International+Relations

__ Be Aware __ :

Knowledge is the key to understanding the world around us. It is our job as educators to let inform our students of what is going on around them. Whether it is believed that the United States is run better, the best, worse or the worst it is unlike the world surrounding it and the people within it should at least be aware of that. Students should be educated on their local, global and international surroundings and be given the ability to discuss, explore and try to effect those areas as much as they see fit. At the __second__ of posting this there were: 6,830,387,185 people in the world 25,432,961 births this year 259,148 births today 11,112,493 deaths this year 113,272 deaths today 192 countries in the U.N. 9,494,421 cars produced this year 19,933,715 bicycles produced this year 52,248,398 computers sold this year 19,429 people who died of hunger today 1,147,185,944 overweight people in the world right now 341,417,441 obese people in the world right now 1,330,789,819 people with no access to safe drinking water

And the numbers keep increasing... ​ [| For current information: http://www.worldometers.info/] Curret articles on a global scale: [] According to troops "Time will tell in Iraq" What do you think will happen? What do you think should happen? Share your thoughts. [] South Africa marks 100 days till World Cup, confident in ability to be ready in time. [] Heavily armed troops become the street scene norm in China's Tibet [] Several found dead after eastern Turkey quake [] As many as 500 people, mostly women and children, die in Nigeria over Ethnic Wars. [] Many Haitian children without schools post-Haiti quake

__Be Informed __:
=== Interest does not tie nations together; it sometimes separates them. But sympathy and understanding does unite them. Woodrow T. Wilson === International Relations: []
 * For Adults**:
 * "In the current period of globalisation it is more important than ever to be informed about international affairs. This site helps explain new trends in diplomacy and foreign affairs, the strategic environment, international economy, and the bases of other cultures. //__International-Relations.com__//has been designed as a resource to help achieve these goals. Articles, research papers, lectures, centre and subject outlines, audio-visual materials, news, and links are provided to create a wide-ranging set of international relations resources. This site is being updated on a weekly basis. News services updated daily." **

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Central Intelligance Agency: [] Games, lesson plans, even a section on safe internet use National Geographic Kids: [] Search and learn about different people and places around the world. Videos, fun facts, and maps to learn about the world around you. __Be Engaged __:
 * For Kids or Students**:

Have students interview a family member about the family's ethnicity or background. Students should be trying to find out: How long have they been in America? Who was the first to come to America? Where did ancestors come from? What is the climate there? What do people live in there? What type of food was eaten there? What types of games did/do they play there? What do the childen do during the day? What did the adults do during the day? What are typical jobs here? Any fun facts for area Students should bring in a game, food, or object related to their ethnicity or how it relates to their family and present it in front of the classroom.
 * Ethnicity/ Family Background Project**:

Split students into groups of 3 or 4 and pick a country name out of a box at random. Have each group investigate and research their different areas. Have groups develop an informational tri fold board that they will present to the rest of the class. Provide a place for students to leave boards for a few days so they can read more information during free time/ if they finish an assignment early.
 * Information boards**:

Split students into pairs (or have students work solo) and have them pick an international "hot" topic. Have students research newspapers, articles, websites and other blogs about chosen hot topic and write a blog about the background information, thoughts/reactions, and daily updates (for chosen amount of time). Have other students read others blogs during free time/down time and leave commens with their reactions. Facilitate a weekly discussion about current hot topics around the world with group.
 * Student blogs**:

[] This is a great site that includes different countries seperated by West Europe, East Europe, West Asia, East Asia, Africa, North America, Central America, South America, Oceania, and Antarctica. Each country is also accompanied by statistics, blogs by students, country information and photos.
 * International pen pals with your students**:

[] Students can develop anonymous accounts where they can develop their own Panwapa kid, decide where and what kind of house it lives in and what types of interests that Panwapa kid has displayed on its flag. From there Panwapa kids can visit other Panwapa kids around the world and leave them preset notes to gain cards and friends. Develops a pride in self interest as well as developing a relationship between likes and dislikes of others.
 * Panwapa accounts**: