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United Nations Cyberschoolbus (http://www.un.org/pubs/cyberschoolbus/)

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Parents need to know that this site discusses topics that younger kids might not be ready for such as genocide, torture, human rights violations, and AIDS. Parents should also be aware that it links directly to the UN's official news site, which may include images and content that could disturb younger or more sensitive kids.

Educational value: Curriculum for primary, intermediate, and secondary levels on topics such as peace, world hunger, racial discrimination and more; includes interactive learning tools, essay contests, and forums that unite kids from around the world.
Positive messages: Educates kids about international issues and encourages them to get involved; provides forums where kids from around the world can discuss various issues and collaborate on action-oriented projects.
Violence: Information may cover issues such as war, genocide, land mines, etc., but does so in a factual way.
Sex: Curriculum, information, and news stories may touch on human rights sexual violations.
Language: This site links to the official UN news site.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Curriculum and UN news stories may cover illegal drugs, but any mention would focus on the negative effects.
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Families can talk about ways to get involved in international issues, and how a problem on the other side of the world has the potential to affect all of humankind. For instance, can you think of a way to get your school or community involved in helping to bring clean water to villages that need it? Why is it important to take an interest and get involved in international issues?

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
The information is extensive, and because it addresses topics that younger kids might not be ready to handle (such as genocide and human rights violations), teachers and parents will want to go through it to create customized learning plans. Interactive learning tools -- such as a quiz on international flags and a section that lets kids plug in country names to see how, for example, Sweden's economy differs from Bulgaria's -- are fun for kids of all ages.
This review was written by Ellen Dendy
 
 

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