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"Energy of a Nation: Immigrants in America" - A Teaching Guide for Grade 8 through Adult

This exciting teaching guide uses easy-to-read charts, tables, graphs, and maps to convey who comes from other countries to settle in the U.S., why they come, the process by which they are allowed in, where they settle, their impact on the economy, and the "nuts and bolts" of U.S. immigration policy. Immigration is presented within an historical context and through firsthand accounts and role-playing activities. Grade level: Junior High, High School, Adult. Second edition 2004.
Cost: $25.00

 

"Energy of a Nation: Immigrants in America" - Video
Video (11 minutes) brings a historical, factual and personal perspective to immigration issues and features compelling stories of five immigrants. This video addresses the impact of immigrants on the U.S. economy, labor market and society.
Cost: $35.00

 

"Energy of a Nation" Combination Set -- Includes Teaching Guide & Video

Save $5.00 when you purchase the set!

This educational resource set includes the "Energy of a Nation" teaching guide and video, as well as an informational packet with additional resources regarding US immigration.  Second edition 2004.

Cost: $55

 

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"Survival: Every Child's Right" - A Curriculum for Grades 8- 12

This curriculum is designed to raise awareness about economic, social, and cultural rights; to help students identify preventable child death as a human rights violations; and to foster understanding of the economic, social, and cultural factors which cause early child death.  Five extensive lessons aim to familiarize students with the Convention on the Rights of the Child, integrate math skills with social studies, health, and data analysis through statistics, and participate in a role-play exercise to gain a more in-depth understanding of the issue of preventable child mortality. First edition 2000. (Second edition to be released 2007!)

Cost:  $15.00

 

"Road to Peace: Transitions to Local and Global Justice"

Coming soon!!  Check in early 2007.

 

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