Social Studies - 6th Grade
Educational Links
Standard 4
Students will understand current global issues and their rights and responsibilities in the interconnected world.
Objective 2
Explore current global issues facing the modern world and identify potential solutions.
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Environment Facts, Environment Science, Global Warming, Natural Disasters, Ecosystems, Green Living
This National Geographic collection of resources highlights many global Issues facing the world today.
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Global Issues: Social, Political, and Environmental Issues That Affect Us All
This site presents numerous global issues, aiming to show how they are inter-related.
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If the World Were a Village
If the world were a village of 100 people...
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Issues | OneWorld.net
"OneWorld.net covers the world from the grassroots, highlighting hidden voices and overlooked perspectives on key global issues."
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Meet the Greens
The GREENS is a site for kids from WGBH about sustainability and green living. It includes online episodes and links teaching about our carbon footprint.
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NewsHour Extra | PBS
This website lists current events and stories involving children.
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UEN Civics: Government, Citizenship, Elections
Find out the basics of Government, Citizenship, and Elections with this extensive UEN collection of Social Studies websites.
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Youth in action against child labor
"Young people worldwide are speaking out against child labor and taking action to raise further awareness of this issue."
http://www.uen.org - in partnership with Utah State Board of Education
(USBE) and Utah System of Higher Education
(USHE). Send questions or comments to USBE
Specialist -
Robert
Austin
and see the Social Studies website. For
general questions about Utah's Core Standards contact the Director
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Jennifer
Throndsen.
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