Aside from Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF, do you have any other educational materials that can be used year round?
Yes! We're developing a number of new resources for teachers. These include:
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Lesson Plans for Grades 6-8 and 9-12 have been developed and have been used by Social Studies and Language Arts teachers. The lessons can be used by other teachers as well. They are available online at www.TeachUNICEF.org - an online resource created to help educators engage students as active global citizens in learning about UNICEF's efforts worldwide.
Based on UNICEF's flagship report, The State of the World's Children-a comprehensive annual assessment of the world's most vulnerable children-TeachUNICEF lesson plans help students gain a deeper knowledge of the issues facing children and youth around the world.
Lessons include the stories of four teens-Himal, Martha, Ali and Nodira-as they cope with poverty, armed conflict, child labor and physical disabilities Each unit includes background information for the teacher, links to UNICEF online resources and service-based learning opportunities.
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In addition to the materials developed for grades 6-8 and 9-12, we're developing an early reader series for elementary-aged students, and need your input!
We ask that you sign up for the TeachUNICEF e-newsletter by visiting www.unicefusa.org/enews so that you can:
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Share your needs,
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Field test the materials while they're still under development
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Recommend additional materials and resources we haven't thought of
By signing up for the e-newsletter and giving us feedback, you'll have a voice in the development of future materials-making sure they truly meet the needs of you and your students!
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Using the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami as a case study, TeachUNICEF developed a mini-site to provide an in-depth review of UNICEF's priorities and procedures in emergency situations. Use the mini-site to:
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Educate others about the many ways UNICEF works to provide health, education, equality and protection for the world's children
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Learn about the day-to-day challenges UNICEF staff must overcome in order to carry out their mission, and discover how students and teachers can play an active role in supporting them
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Celebrate the ways in which youth in the United States and UNICEF staff are making a difference in the lives of children around the world. NOTE: This unit includes links to UNICEF's current emergency relief efforts.
This educational resource is available online for free at www.TeachUNICEF.org.
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Experiential Activities for Youth and Adults toolkit is available in our online volunteer center at www.unicefusa.org/volunteer. This toolkit engages youth in experiential learning activities, teaching them about global children issues and UNICEF's work while having fun.
