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I2I is committed to offering current resources for K-16 teachers nationwide. Don't see what you're looking for? Email us at i2i-info@uiuc.edu or fill out our online information form. Discuss teaching resources on The I2I Discussion Board Resources by Region Africa Books and Web sites Center for African Studies East Asia and the Pacific Web sites Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies European Union Books and Web sites European Union Center Latin America and the Caribbean Books, Curriculum Units and Web sites Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies Russia, Eastern Europe and Eurasia Books, Videos and Web sites Russian, Eastern European and Eurasian Center South Asia and the Middle East Books and Web sites Program in South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Resources by Theme Global Studies Books and Web sites Center for Global Studies International Business Books, Curriculum Units and Web sites Center for International Business Education and Research Web sites recommended by the Illinois International High School Initiative: American Forum for Global Education While this site might not be the most current, it still provides a searchable database of teaching materials and full-text access to Issues in Global Education/Occasional Papers. Registration is required to use the database, but it is free of charge. Caretakers of the Environment International This site is global network for secondary school teachers and students interested in environmental education. The group holds annual conferences around the world and provides links to their online journal, The Global Forum. CyberSchoolBus Created by the United Nations, this website offers curriculum materials and links to information sources both teachers and students can use in the classroom. The site also highlights international conferences or competitions for students. Education Planet Education Planet offers a listing of links related to global education. Lesson plans are included on the website, but require a paid membership. Global Education Checklist The Global Education Checklist was developed by global education professionals and complements the state and national teaching international studies standards. This is an article featured in No. 173 of the Occasional Papers from the American Forum of Global Education (2002-2003). GlobalSchoolNet This site offers online project-based learning activities on the international level that teachers can incorporate into their curriculum. The Collaborative Learning Center links to information and resources on specific technologies used in some of the projects. Upcoming international conferences and events for students are also listed. iEARN iEARN unites K-12 educators across the globe through working on joint classroom projects via the Internet. The cost of iEARN courses depends on the educator's location. Illinois International Education Initiatives Developed by the Illinois State Board of Education, this site lists the current international education initiatives. It includes lists to sponsored programs and further resource links. Outreach World This site offers searchable curriculum resources, travel opportunities and event listing related to teaching international and area studies and foreign languages for K-16. Model UN Program This site fosters the development of Model United Nations, which is an authentic simulation of the U.N. General Assembly and other multilateral bodies. Peace Corps' World Wise Schools Sponsored by the Peace Corps, World Wise Schools contains free lesson plans, multimedia, service learning, enrichment programs and educational standards on incorporating international studies in the K-16 classroom. PlanetEdu This site contains links to a variety of international studies resources, including links to graduate school programs, internships, travel aboard opportunities and more. Use the search option to see more results. Telecollaborative Learning: Global Awareness This article is a feature on telecollaborative learning activity between middle school students in the Canada and Israel. The article is featured in the Education World archives. Thinkfinity This site offers a variety standard-based educational content for K-12 educators through the Lesson Plan Index. The site also promotes professional development with continuing technology training.	Upcoming Events Noontime Scholars Lecture Series: Imposing Mixedness: "Mixed" Marriages of Bosnia-Herzegovina and the Creation of Difference Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:00:00 CDT "Circumventing the 'Hot Money': Rural Women's Strategies for Keeping Their Incomes" Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:00:00 CDT Study Abroad Fair Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:00:00 CDT Nominalization in Q'anjob'al Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:00:00 CDT more events

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