GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP SUMMER INSTITUTE: Resources For Educators Classroom resources, teaching tools and background materials Canadian resources are featured whenever possible
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This is a work-‐in-‐progress. Please feel free to add resources as you find them.
GENERAL (Global Citizenship, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Human Rights) Development in a Box http://www.acgc.ca/pages.php?pg=1022&sec=2002 Designed to be an educational kit to be used by educators, Development in a Box aids in the incorporation of global issues into the curriculum and classroom. The resources are split into two kits: Grades 7-‐12 and Grades 1-‐6. Kits include lesson plans, hands-‐on activities and supplies, as well as connections to local organizations (from the ACGC membership) who are working internationally. The kits are available to Alberta classrooms free of charge. Lessons address many global issues and are linked to curriculum objectives in the Alberta Program of Studies.
Bridges that Unite http://www.classroomconnections.ca/en/btu.php Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC), Bridges that Unite: An Exploration of International Development. A teaching resource for use in Grades 5 – 8 Social Science, Social Studies and Geography
Learning for a Sustainable Future http://www.lsf-‐lst.ca/en Connecting the Dots: Key Strategies that Transform Learning for Environmental Education, Citizenship and Sustainability. Download the free handbook here.
Resources for Rethinking. Access a free, online database of over 700 peer-‐reviewed, curriculum-‐ matched resources here according to theme, grade, curriculum subject, keyword or resource type.
Developing a Global Perspective for Educators Teachers resources, lesson plans.
http://www.developingaglobalperspective.ca/teachers-‐resources/
Educating for Global Citizenship http://www.etfo.ca/Resources/eResources/GlobalCitizenship/Pages/default.aspx
A resource handbook for the teaching of global citizenship, including teacher-‐authors’ individual or group units, modified by curriculum inquiry and peer review, and links to resources. Download a free PDF version.
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Global Infusion: A Guide to Bringing the World to Your Classroom https://www.chf.ca/documents/Education/Global_Infusion_A_Guide_to_Bringing_the_World_to_your_Classro om.pdf
A free PDF to download. A guide outlining principles to apply when an educator in any setting incorporates a global perspective into existing or new curricula.
A Social Justice Lens: A Teaching Resource Guide (BC Teachers Federation)
http://www.bctf.ca/uploadedFiles/Public/SocialJustice/Publications/SJLens.pdf
Introduction: Educating for Global Citizenship in a Changing World http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/cidec/UserFiles/File/Research/Global_Citizenship_Education/intro.pdf
Citizen Kid Central http://www.citizenkidcentral.com/ A hub for accessing multimedia tools for kids to explore global issues such as children’s rights, food security, water access, biodiversity, microfinance, access to education and to health.
Contemporary Voices: Films for Global Education playlist from NFB
https://www.nfb.ca/playlists/global-‐issues/
The Shadowed Road an interactive graphic novel and multimedia experience on human rights, democracy, basic education, and global citizenship from TEACH magazine http://www.theshadowedroad.com/
Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable Future UNESCO resources and links http://www.unesco.org/education/tlsf/
BOOKS (A sampling of Canadian titles) This Child, Every Child: A Book About the World’s Children
http://www.kidscanpress.com/Canada/product.aspx?productid=5944
Our Rights: How Kids Are Changing the World http://secondstorypress.ca/books/280-‐our-‐rights
If the World Were a Village: A Book About the World’s People http://www.kidscanpress.com/Canada/product.aspx?productid=5247
Children Around the World http://www.kidscanpress.com/Canada/product.aspx?productid=5508
Yeny and the Children for Peace
http://secondstorypress.ca/books/168-‐yeny-‐and-‐the-‐children-‐for-‐peace
Kamakwie: Finding Peace, Hope and Injustice in Sierra Leone http://www.fitzhenry.ca/detail.aspx?ID=10445
Three Wishes
http://www.houseofanansi.com/Three-‐Wishes-‐P161.aspx
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When Children Play: The Story of the Right to Play http://www.fitzhenry.ca/detail.aspx?ID=10537
How to Build Your Own Country http://www.kidscanpress.com/canada/How-‐to-‐Build-‐Your-‐Own-‐Country-‐P5892.aspx
EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND YOUTH Change the World in 5 Minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oROsbaxWH0M
An elementary class in Australia tackles the challenge of trying to change the world in a few minutes a day. A lively way to introduce your students to actions they might consider — from recycling to planting a garden to holding a yard sale.
Team-‐Building Games Combining forces to work with others can have an even greater impact than individual actions. Practice the power of teamwork with cooperative games. Helium Stick (1:04) – Small group; may also be played in circles using hula-‐hoops https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oL2aqgdXsE
Across the Pond (1:08) – Small groups with gym mats https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0W-‐1phSEjQ
Down the Line (1:25) – Groups with a ball or other item to pass https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P96fcr-‐LJPY
Connected (1:26) – Pairs with small bean bags or equivalent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efXn646cC58
Miranda Anderson (7:25) Miranda tells the story of her journey from Grade 4 student to award-‐winning filmmaker in her own words. Inspired by her teachers, by eco-‐volunteers and by the books she has read, she proves to be an inspiration herself and a great role model for elementary students. Read more about Miranda here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39mPw6pAyaI
Felix Finkbeinder: Plant for the Planet (5:34) At age nine, Felix founded Plant for the Planet, an organization responsible for planting over a million trees across Germany and around the world. His goal is to help raise awareness about climate justice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOtAjlSd5Lo
Ryan Hreljac: Ryan’s Well (3:01) Ryan was just six years old when he began his mission to bring clean water to an African village. One well led to another and another and to the establishment of the Ryan’s Well Foundation. His efforts have resulted in hundreds of wells in over a dozen countries. https://www.getinvolved.ca/givideos/ryan-‐hreljac-‐ryans-‐well/
Amanda’s Lemonade Stand (3:07) Amanda Belzowski has been raising money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation through her lemonade stands since she was a preschooler. Today, she N+N/3
has moved on to promoting and finding funding for other causes including protection against malaria. https://www.getinvolved.ca/givideos/amandas-‐lemonadt-‐stand-‐revisit/
Severn Cullis-‐Suzuki: Environmental Activist (8:32) Severn was 12 years old when she made history delivering a memorable speech at the Rio Earth Summit in 1992. Delegates from around the world were moved by her passionate pleas on behalf of the planet. She continues her fight for environmental sustainability today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJJGuIZVfLM
Citizen Kid Central http://www.citizenkidcentral.com/
A hub for accessing multimedia tools for kids to explore global issues such as children’s rights, food security, water access, biodiversity, microfinance, access to education and to health.
BOOKS (A sampling of Canadian titles) Tell Me Why: How Young People Can Change the World http://www.randomhouse.ca/books/185444/tell-‐me-‐why-‐by-‐eric-‐walters?isbn=9780385667203
Our Rights: How Kids Are Changing the World http://secondstorypress.ca/books/280-‐our-‐rights
Our Earth: How Kids Are Saving the Planet http://secondstorypress.ca/books/206-‐our-‐earth
Kids’ Power Series
http://secondstorypress.ca/list/kids-‐power-‐series
FOOD SECURITY USC Canada http://usc-‐canada.org/ Free activities, teaching tools, videos and links to other resources (many also available in French) for all grade levels at http://usc-‐canada.org/resources/creative-‐campaigning/
The Story of Food video short http://usc-‐canada.org/storyoffood/
BOOKS (A sampling of Canadian titles) The Good Garden
http://www.kidscanpress.com/canada/The-‐Good-‐Garden-‐P5933.aspx
Up We Grow http://www.kidscanpress.com/Canada/product.aspx?productid=5935
Watch Me Grow http://www.kidscanpress.com/Canada/Watch-‐Me-‐Grow-‐P5951.aspx
Potatoes on Rooftops http://annickpress.com/Potatoes-‐on-‐Rooftops N+N/4
Down to Earth: How Kids Help Feed the World
http://orcabook.com/footprints/books/downtoearth.html
Starting from Scratch: What You Should Know about Food and Cooking https://store.owlkids.com/store/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=475
Every Last Drop: Bringing Clean Water Home http://orcabook.com/footprints/books/everylastdrop.html
What’s For Lunch? How Schoolchildren Eat Around the World http://www.fitzhenry.ca/detail.aspx?ID=10479
ENVIRONMENT Earth Day Eco Kids http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/index.cfm A two-‐part site: one for kids online games, puzzles and activities; one for teachers with lesson plans, teaching tools, backgrounders, etc. Free upon registration. French resources, ESL and FSL resources also available.
Natural Curiosity http://www.naturalcuriosity.ca/index.php
Environmental Inquiry is an overarching approach to Environmental Education that combines Inquiry-‐based Learning, Experiential Learning, Integrated Learning, and Stewardship in a dynamic and cohesive four-‐branch pedagogical framework. It is based on a transformative vision of education, one that seeks to develop not only skilled and knowledgeable students, but also, environmentally and socially conscious world citizens with a love of learning. Download a free copy of the Natural Curiosity handbook here.
Canadian Museum of Nature http://nature.ca/en/home Explore nature online with games, videos and interactives for kids plus classroom resources for teachers here. French site also available.
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Schools for a Living Planet: teaching tools and classroom resources for a sustainable future, including curriculum-‐linked, student-‐centered K to Grade 8 activities that underscore the interconnectedness of all living things, the importance of first-‐hand experiences in nature, stewardship and the power to make a difference. Free upon registration online: http://schools.wwf.ca/ Some resources also available in French: http://ecoles.wwf.ca/
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Secondary and post-‐secondary students can use Schools for a Living Planet toolkits to make an impact through WWF events like National Sweater Day, Earth Hour and Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. Students can get involved as individuals or engage their school's WWF Club / environmental club to take part.
Nature Watch https://www.naturewatch.ca/english/ A series of ecological monitoring programs that encourage students to become citizen scientists, including:
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Frog Watch Ice Watch Plant Watch Worm Watch
Also see Monarch Watch and the Monarch Teacher Network of Canada
Ecology Global Network http://www.ecology.com/ Access to stories, activities, videos, interactives for kids and teachers here.
Take AIM at Climate Change Artist: Rhythm, Rhyme, Results (featuring Tommy Boots and Jené) Polar-‐Palooza This upbeat music video (4:16) offers a mix of rap and pop with lyrics worth listening to carefully. AIM stands for adapt, innovate and mitigate – a cue for students to head to the dictionary. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08z-Hw7s54E
BOOKS Access a list of over 80 Canadian books for kids on environmental themes at the Canadian Children’s Book Centre here.
INDIGENOUS RIGHTS The Learning Circle: Classroom Activities on First Nations in Canada, Ages 8 to 11
http://www.aadnc-‐aandc.gc.ca/DAM/DAM-‐INTER-‐HQ/STAGING/texte-‐ text/ach_lr_ks_clsrs_learningcircle_lc811_1316538072761_eng.pdf
Guide to Canadian Aboriginal Education Resources based on holdings in Queen’s University Education Library that covers more than 30 topics and includes 80 titles. http://library.queensu.ca/webedu/grad/aboriginal.pdf
Promising Practices (Martin Aboriginal Education Initiative) that includes a database of dozens of lesson plans, teaching strategies and resource materials on Aboriginal themes. http://www.maei-‐ppw.ca/
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC): classroom
resources http://www.aadnc-‐aandc.gc.ca/eng/1302868012055/1302868605384
8th Fire a CBC video series and website on Aboriginal life in Canada today with an
accompanying guide for educators. http://www.cbc.ca/8thfire/aboriginal101.html
Full Circle: First Nations, Métis and Inuit Ways of Knowing, a classroom resource for high school teachers from Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation. http://www.osstf.on.ca/full-‐circle-‐first-‐nations-‐metis-‐inuit-‐ways-‐of-‐knowing N+N/6
Four Directions Teachings Project: a narrated interactive website about five First Nations across Canada with teacher resources. http://fourdirectionsteachings.com/resources.html
BOOKS Access a list of over 50 Canadian books for kids on Aboriginal themes at the Canadian Children’s Book Centre here.
ACCESS TO HEALTH
Canadian Physicians for Aid and Relief Educational Resources
http://www.cpar.ca/Resources/Educational-‐Resources/Tools-‐for-‐Learning.aspx
Ryan’s Well Teacher Resource and Lesson Plan about access to clean water
http://www.ryanswell.ca/media/3708/ryan_and_jimmy_book_lessons_final.pdf
Stephen Lewis Foundation Resources for Schools on HIV/AIDS and other topics
http://www.stephenlewisfoundation.org/news-‐resources/school-‐resources
Taking It Global Education Resources on health and other topics https://www.tigweb.org/tiged/resources.html
BOOKS Mimi’s Village: And How Basic Health Care Transformed It http://www.kidscanpress.com/Canada/product.aspx?productid=6027
ACCESS TO EDUCATION The Shadowed Road,
BOOKS Off to Class: Incredible and Unusual Schools around the World https://store.owlkids.com/store/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=327
Kids of Kabul: Living Bravely Through a Never-‐ending War http://www.houseofanansi.com/Kids-‐of-‐Kabul-‐P1718.aspx
Shannen and the Dream for a School
http://secondstorypress.ca/books/226-‐shannen-‐and-‐the-‐dream-‐for-‐a-‐school
Razia’s Ray of Hope: One Girl’s Dream of an Education http://www.kidscanpress.com/Canada/Razias-‐Ray-‐of-‐Hope-‐P6068.aspx
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Because I Am a Girl Plan Canada http://becauseiamagirl.ca/ BOOKS Because I Am a Girl
http://secondstorypress.ca/books/311-‐because-‐i-‐am-‐a-‐girl
Every Day is Malala Day http://secondstorypress.ca/books/297-‐every-‐day-‐is-‐malala-‐day
Razia’s Ray of Hope: One Girl’s Dream of an Education
http://www.kidscanpress.com/Canada/Razias-‐Ray-‐of-‐Hope-‐P6068.aspx
SUSTAINED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Economics for All (OXFAM Workshop Resource Materials) Grade 8 Teachers’ Kit http://www.oxfam.ca/sites/default/files/file_attachments/E4ASep2003_12.pdf
BOOKS One Hen: How One Small Hen Made a Big Difference http://www.kidscanpress.com/Canada/product.aspx?productid=5787
Child of Dandelions http://secondstorypress.ca/books/164-‐child-‐of-‐dandelions
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