Materials and Resources
Printed Materials
- Kempf, S. (1997). Finding solutions to hunger: Kids can make a difference. New York: World Hunger Year.
- Wheeler, G., Goekler, J. Hibbard, D., Boyd, D. Wondra, M. & Bush, K. (2002). Facing the future: People and the planet curriculum guide. Seattle, WA: Facing the Future
Internet Resources
- Facing the Future
www.facingthefuture.org*
A set of resources for educators and students focusing on global issues and service learning opportunities
- Peace Corps
www.peacecorps.gov*
The Peace Corps official Web site defining the mission and offering information
- CARE
www.care.org*
Information about countries being assisted by this humanitarian organization dedicated to fighting global poverty
- Doctors Without Borders
www.doctorswithoutborders.org*
Discover events happening in countries around the world served by this volunteer, nonprofit organization providing emergency aid
- Mercy Corps
www.mercycorps.org*
Explore their worldwide programs and classroom resources
- Cyberschoolbus
www.cyberschoolbus.un.org*
View statistics on United Nations member states
Technology—Hardware
- Internet connection to complete research and view Web sites
- Projection system to view final presentations
Technology—Software
- Database or spreadsheet to record data and create expense graphs
- E-mail software to communicate with Peace Corps volunteers
- Encyclopedia on CD-ROM to research information about countries
- Internet Web browser to view Web sites and to complete research
- Multimedia to create student slideshow presentation
- Word processing to type notes and position paper
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