Tobacco is in the news! With the Clinton Administration's categorization of tobacco as an addictive drug, wrongful death suits against tobacco companies pending in several US states, new government initiatives to limit advertising, and the revelation of tobacco company documents detailing early knowledge of tobacco's addictive qualities, there has been a hotbed of controversy about the tobacco habit. This activity brings awareness to students about the relationship between the marketing strategies of multinational companies and the moral issues involved in the export of potentially damaging products.

Women, Literacy and Development
Grade Level: 9-12

In spite of the fact that most development agencies identify women's literacy as the single most important factor in development, one out of every three women in the world cannot read and write. This activity assists students in understanding that women's literacy is an important factor in development in any society.

Schools De-mining Schools
Grade Level: 9-12

In collaboration with United Nations officials, the American Forum for Global Education developed these lesson plans to educate and involve teachers and students in the issue of landmines and their destructive powers in developing countries. They are a part of a larger project of the UN CyberSchoolBus entitled Schools De-mining Schools. Complete Activites!!

Space and Behavior
Grade Level: 9-12

Using Japan as an example, this simulation will help students grasp the link between space and behavior, and the need to cooperate for survival. The activity is taken from Spotlight on Japan: Continuity and Change, a curriculum guide developed by teachers who traveled to Japan . Complete activity!

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Lesson plans related to The China Project
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Lesson plans related to NY & the World
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Lession plans related to SEC

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Complete Publications online :

• Spotlight on Confucius
• Guidelines for Gobal and International Studies Educaion
• Myself & Others
• Spotlight on Japan
• International Conflict and the Media