I am an educator teaching a unit on a specific country/issue facing children in developing countries, where can I find educational materials?
The U.S. Fund for UNICEF has developed free interactive exercises for K-6 grades that will increase your students' awareness of the challenges faced by their peers around the world. You can view and download the materials from our website at www.unicefusa.org/trickortreat.
Under the umbrella of TeachUNICEF, lesson plans for Grades 6-8 And 9-12 Social Studies Teachers have been developed. 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 in different countries. Each unit includes background information for the teacher, links to UNICEF online resources and service-based learning opportunities.
For additional information about a specific issue or country, the UNICEF international website, www.unicef.org, is a great resource. Make sure to check out the Voices of Youth section. It is a place where youth from around the world join to learn about and discuss issues that affect them.
To stay informed about UNICEF's lifesaving programs, sign-up for Youth Action eNews at www.unicefusa.org/trickortreat or visit www.unicefusa.org/volunteer and you'll be part of a network of thousands of caring people just like you who want to save children's lives.
