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Geography and History of the World

 

• Introduction
• History of the Initiative
• Standards and Indicators
• Lesson Plans and Activities
• Resources
• Post-Secondary Opportunities
• Professional Development
• Educator Licensure
• Employment Opportunities
• Partners
• Contacts

Resources

Professional Development-Generated Materials:

Information from the 2008 GHW Summer Workshops held at IUS and IUSB - (course description, course rubric, agenda (IUS, IUSB), lessons/activities/resources -- see listing directly below, book reviews -- see same title section below, photographs, Power Points/Presentations -- see same title section below)

• The Columbian Exchange Organizer and Dinner Menu - Laura Phillips - 4.2 and 4.4
  • Columbian Exchange Information
  • Columbian Exchange Disease Organizer
  • Columbian Exchange Dinner Menu Activity
• Explorers Resume Lesson - Laura Phillips - 4.1, 4.3, 4.5
  • Explorer's List
  • Explorer's Power Point
  • Explorer's Resume Project (student rubric)

Garbage, Garbage Everywhere! - Jessica Niksch - Standards 9 and 12

• The Geography of the Political Spectrum - Scott Royer - 6.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.6
  • Geography of the Political Spectrum Power Point
• The Harpoon: Understanding the Space and Time of a Valuable Indiana Resource - 4.5, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2 - a World War II era airplane is available for viewing at Mount Comfort Airport outside of Indianapolis (east in Hancock County, north of I-70). The aircraft is operated by the American Military Heritage Foundation, P.O. Box 29061, Indianapolis IN 46229. Contact Penny Litz, AMHF President at 317.883.4721 or 760.835.7529 to find out additional information and to arrange a tour. Indiana is lucky to have such a resource as the Harpoon (http://www.amhf.org/aircraft/harpoon.shtml). It is the only one on the entire planet that is flying! A book with information about the Harpoon, and other PV Units by Alan Carey is available.  The book provides background information about the Harpoon and other similar aircraft: rationale for development, successes, problems, international linkages and much more. PV Ventura/Harpoon Units of World War 2, ISBN 1-84176-383-7 can be found on Amazon.com or via Osprey Publishing (http://www.ospreypublishing.com/). Connect the Harpoon to the study of the U.S.S. Indianapolis and the study of a Landing Ship Tank (LST) located in Evansville, Indiana for a more comprehensive unit.
  • Brief Power Point images of the Harpoon
  • Brief History of Ralph Johnson, Indiana native, aviation pioneer

"Left to Tell - Personal Stories of Genocide in Rwanda" - Jessica Niksch - Standard 7

• Movement, Urbanization, and Diffusion of Music - Scott Royer - 3.2, 3.3, 5.1, 11.3
  • Diffusion of Music Power Point

Pushing and Pulling: Factors for Migration! - Sarah Wilson - Standard 3

• R.I.P., Graves, Griffins, and Grafitti - Anne Gardner and Connie Yeaton - 3.2, 3.4, 6.6, 8.1, 8.4, 9.2, and 9.3
  • Washington State Cemetery Association newsletter article about Indiana limestone and artistry

Sports Fair! The Origins of Famous Sports - Sarah Wilson - Standard 11

Information from the 2007 GHW Summer Institute held at IUPUI - (course description, course rubric, agenda, lessons/activities/resources -- see listing directly below, photographs, Power Points/Presentations -- see same title section below)

• Human Environment Interaction: Example Alaska - Deb DeLion - 9.1, 9.2
• Migration: Urban, Suburban, Rural - Deb DeLion - 1.1, 1.4, 5.3, 5.5
• Where Am I? - Deb DeLion - 5.3
• Thinking Geographically Unit - Jill Grimes
•             Hands-on Geography (Lesson 1) - 6, 10
•             Soils, Climates and Ecosystems (Lesson 2) - 3
•             Civilizations (Lesson 3) - 1
•             Tools of the Trade (Lesson 4) - 3, 5, 11
•             Put it all Together (Lesson 5) - 1, 3, 12
• The "Toys" in My Life -Mary Ann Bolinger - 6.2
• The Darker Side of Humanity - Mary Ann Bolinger - 9.4
• Where Have all the People Gone? - Mary Ann Bolinger - 3.1, 3.2
• The World Cup: Its Geographic Impact on the World - Ernie Ruble - 3.5, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 6.2,
  • 6.3, 6.4, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 9.1, 9.2, 9.4, 10.5, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 11.5
• Southwest Asia Unit - Jessica Niksch - 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5,
•             6.6, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.5, 11.6
•             Unit Introduction
•             Let's Get Physical...Physical Geography of Southwest Asia
•             A Harsh and Arid Land - Climate and Vegetation of Southwest Asia
•             Core Cultural Hearth - Mesopotamia
•             History in a Glass
•             The Fat, the Water,and the Rock...Religion in Southwest Asia
•             Colonial Tinkering in Southwest Asia
•             Current Issues in Southwest Asia
• East Asia Unit - Mark Riggins
•             Hiroshima and Nagasaki: 60 Years Later - 7.1, 7.2
•             Three Gorges Dam: Is This China's T.V.A. of the 21st Century? - 3.2, 8.3, 9.3
•             Dokdo Island. Who Does it Belong to? - 7.1, 7.2, 10.1
• World Religions Unit - Sarah Wilson - 2.1, 2.2
  • Why did Religions Begin and What did they Explain?
  • Judaism: Beliefs and Cultures Jigsaw Project
  • Hinduism: Class vs. Caste Systems - Understanding the Difference
  • Buddhism: Creating a Zen Garden
  • Christian Stained Glass Windows
  • Islam Information Brochure
  • ...Isms Religion Power Point
• Virtual Tour of a French City - William Valentine III - 1.1, 3.4, 3.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 8.3, 8.4,
•             9.3, 11.1, 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, 11.6
• Focus on Europe Unit - Joe Milharcic
•             The European Union: What is it and Who Belongs to it? - 7.4
•             British Isles: WOW...What a Varied Culture - 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 7.1, 7.3
•             France - What is it Like? - 4.4, 7.1, 7.2
•             Focus on Germany - 3.3, 7.1
•             My Trip to Europe: Bon Voyage! - 11
• An Introduction to World Population Unit - Cheri Hume
•             An Introduction to World Population – 3.1
•             Why Do Countries Have Different Populations? – 3.1, 3.2
•             GIS and Population Indicators – 3.1
•             We are the World and We are Hungry! – 9.2, 9.3
•             What is a Population Pyramid? – 3.1
•             Graphing Population Pyramids – 3.1, 9.2
•             Baby Boomers and the Big Bulge – 3.5
• Immigration Unit – Phil Leswing
•             Take a Stand – 3, 5, 8, 12
•             Immigration to the United States by Region – 3, 5, 8, 12
•             Race versus Ethnicity – 3, 5, 8, 12
•             Guest Speaker on Immigration – 3, 5, 8, 12
•             Drawing a City – 3, 5, 8, 12
•             Changing the Face of the Local Community – 3, 5, 8, 12
• How Many is too Many? A Study of Population and Resource Distribution – Tara
  • Uebelhor – 3.3, 3.4, 9.2, 9.3
• Introduction to Geography and History Basics Unit – Kari Hawthorne
•             Introduction to “Geography and History” – 1, 3
•             Beyond Basics: Geography and History – 1, 3
•             Introduction to Geography and History of the World Day 1 (WHC 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10)
•             Introduction to Geography and History of the World Day 2 – 1, 3
• Bracketology – Ryan Swearingen – 11.1, 11.3
• Create-a-State – Ryan Swearingen – 5.1, 5.3, 5.5
• French Revolution Poster Map – Ryan Swearingen – 4.3
• Expansion of the United States – Ryan Swearingen – 10.2
• Geo-caching – Ryan Swearingen – 6.2
• Introduction to Remote Sensing – Ryan Swearingen – 6.2
• Remote Sensing #2: Spectral Signatures – Ryan Swearingen – 6.2
• Aerial Photography and Vanishing Farm Land – Ryan Swearingen – 5.1, 5.2
• Diffusion of Sports – Matthew Himmelhaver – 11.1, 11.3
• Into Thin Air – Matthew Himmelhaver - 11.2, 11.3, 11.5, 11.6
• The Religions of the World – Matthew Himmelhaver - 2.1, 2.2
• Can that Skanky Landfill Smell Really Kill You? – Mike Fox – 9.2, 9.3
  • Landfill Gas Primer
  • Guided Reading Sheet
• State on the Road to Taking over Crow Lane Landfill – Mike Fox – 9.2, 9.3
  • Crow Lane Article
  • Guided Reading Sheet
• Great Moments in the History of Trash – Mike Fox – 9.2, 9.3
  • History of Trash Worksheet
• A Trip across Australia – Mary Jane Smith – 11
  • blackline map of Australia
• Absolute Location of Global Tourist Sites – Mary Jane Smith – 1.1, 6.3, 11.5
  • blackline map of world
• “Chocolate Layer Cake” Maps – Mary Jane Smith – 3.5
  • blackline map of South Asia
• “Play Dough” African Climate Zones – Mary Jane Smith – 12.1
  • blackline map of Africa
• Unit on Europe – Steve Ciszczon
•             European Countries
•             Physical Features of Europe
•                         Physical Features of Europe Chart
•             European Climates – 1.1
•                         European Climates Chart
•             European Languages – 1.1
•                         European Languages Chart
•             The Black Death – 9.4
•             European Union – 7.4, 8.2
•             Travel Brochure: Europe – 11.5
•                         Travel Brochure Instruction Sheet
•                         Travel Brochure Grade Sheet
  • Europe: Religion and Reformation - 2 and 6
•             Unit on Europe Assessment
•                         Unit on Europe Assessment Answer Key
• In Introduction to Understanding Geography and History Through Regions - Joy Lohmeyer
•             Exploring the Concept of Regions: United States (Lessons I and II) – 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,
  • 3.4, 10.6
•             Using GIS to Understand Regional Layers (Lessons III and IV) – 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 3.4, 5.5,
  • 10.6
•             Examining Regions, Mental Mapping, and Human Perceptions (Lesson V) – 3.2, 10.6,
  • 11.2
•             Regions Becoming a Global Community: Diffusion of Goods and Culture (Lesson VI)–
  • 3.3, 4.2, 6.2, 6.4
•             Maps, Current Events, Historical Events (Lesson VII) – 1.1, 3.3, 6.2, 6.4, 7.1, 8.1
•             Unit Culminating Assessment Project
• Conflict Where Three Continents Meet: Introduction to the Lessons – 2.1, 2.2,
  • 2.4, 3.2, 3.3, 7.1, 7.2, 10.1, 10.2, 10.4
•             Israeli-Palestinian Conflict – Mapping Assignment
•                         Map of Israel
•                         Central and Southwest Asia Map
•             Vocabulary Requirement Sheet: Conflict Where Three Continents Meet
•             Religious Divisions (Lesson 1)
•                         Religious Comparisons Activity
•                                     Religious Comparisons Activity Key
•                         Religious Comparisons Slide Activity
•             Roots of Conflict (Lesson 2)
•                         Timeline of Conflict
•                         Key Events Timeline Activity
•                         Losing Ground Maps
•                         Obstacles to Peace: Water article
•             Fatah vs. Hamas: Continued Strife in the Gaza Region (Lesson 3)
•                         Fatah vs. Hamas Research Guide
•                                     Fatah vs. Hamas Research Guide Key
•             A Proposal for Peace in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (Lesson 4)
• Hike Mount Everest – Kathy Kozenski – 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.5, 11.6
•             Hike Mount Everest Power Point
•                         Hike Mount Everest Power Point supporting language

Information from the 2006 GHW Summer Institute held at Indiana State University - http://mama.indstate.edu/users/gejdg/GHW.htm (lessons/activities, syllabi, bibliographies, course descriptions)

Articles:

In Defense of Sports as a Serious Academic Historic and Geographic Topic - Alan Hagedorn

A series of articles by E. Benjamin Skinner via Foreign Policy: A World Enslaved, 165, pages 62-67 (2008); The Price of Life, an interview to purchase a slave; Slavery Persists, Foreign Policy in Focus.

Books/Magazines/Journals:

A Crime so Monstrous: Face-to-Face with Modern-Day Slavery; a book by E. Benjamin Skinner; New York: Free Press, 2008; ISBN 10 = 074329007.

A Single Shard, by Linda Sue Park; ISBN 10 = 0395978270 by Clarion Books, an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Company, New York. The story of a young boy's life into young adulthood in historical Korea. Easy to read. 151 pages. See the book review.

Atlas of World History, by Kate Santon and Liz McKay; ISBN-10 = 1405453311. "The Atlas of World History looks at the broad sweep of human history, from our earliest beginnings in Africa to the world at the start of the twenty-first century. Truly international"

Counting on Grace, by Elizabeth Winthrop; ISBN #978-0-553-48783-1 by Yearling Books, New York, NY. 227 pages of real-life accounts put together to create a story about a young girl raised in an industry-owned, textile, community. Early 1900's U.S. New England states. Reflects life in many places around the country and world then, and even now. Appropriate for well-read upper elementary school students through adult. See the book review.

Darfur Diaries: Stories of Survival, by Jen Marlowe, Aisha Bain, and Adam Shapiro; ISBN 10 - 1560259282 by Nation Books, a division of Avalon Publishing Company, New York. 259 pages of real-life accounts of the Darfur genocides, very graphic in nature. Mature teen and adult readers only. See the book review.

Death in Yellowstone: Accidents and Foolhardiness in the First National Park, by Lee H. Whittlesey; ISBN #1570980217 by Roberts Rinehart Publishers. 259 pages of factual accounts of deaths and accidents in Yellowstone from 1872 top the present. Authentic photographs and quality research throughout. Appropriate for upper elementary students through adult. See the book review.

Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America, by Erick Larson; ISBN # 0375725601 by Vantage Books. 447 pages depicting the intertwining of two stories, one the building of the world’s fair at Chicago and the other the evolution of H. H. Holmes as a serial killer. Appropriate for high school students and older. See the book review.

Forgotten Fire, by Adam Bagdasarian; ISBN 10 #0440229170 by Dorley Kindersley Publishing. 304 pages of a real-life account about an Armenian youth (12-year old boy) caught in the Armenian Holocaust of 1915-1918. Appropriate for ages 14 and up. See the book review.

Funny in Farsi: A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America, by Firoozeh (Julie) Dumas. ISBN 13 - 9780812968378 by Random House Trade Paperbacks, a division of Random House, New York. Story of a young girl's experiences growing up in America while attempting to retain her Iranian heritage. Fun, yet, sensitive. 198 pages. See the book review.

The Great Depression, by various authors for McDougal Littell Historical Reader series. 204 pages of first-person accounts, documents, newspaper articles, and images of the Great Depression. The book provides excellent background information about the Depression and our nation's history. Appropriate for high school and adult readers. See the book review.

Indiana Magazine of History; Published continuously since 1905, the Indiana Magazine of History is one of the nation's oldest historical journals. Since 1913, the IMH has been edited and published quarterly at Indiana University, Bloomington. Today, the IMH features peer-reviewed historical articles, research notes, annotated primary documents, reviews, and critical essays that contribute to public understanding of midwestern and Indiana history. As well, classroom ideas are provided via the magazine and via the website. As an example Don Adams' students explored, "The Chronicles of Upper Burnet" by William Gregory Harrison. This on-line visual provides a background, the chronicles of Mr. Harrison, and a teaching (cemetery) activity.

John Colter: His Years in the Rockies, by Burton Harris; ISBN #0803272642 by Scribner, New York. 175 pages. A biography of hunter, trapper, and voyageur John Colter, who began his adventures with the Lewis and Clark expedition. Well documented and well written. Appropriate for upper elementary students (U.S. History in fifth grade especially) and older readers. See the book review.

The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini; ISBN #1594480001 by Riverhead Books, Penguin Group, New York, NY. 324 page real account of a young boy's life from the end of the monarchy in Afghanistan, to the rise of the Taliban, to his life in the United States. Very powerful and graphic. Only for high school students and adults. See the book review.

Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust, by Imaculee Ilibagiza; ISBN # 1401908969 by Hay House, Carlsbad, California. 210 pages depicting a true story about one Tutsi woman's survival of the Hutu slaughter of almost one million people subsequent to the death of Rwanda's Hutu president in 1994. Appropriate for high school and adult readers. See the book review.

Madam C.J. Walker, by A'Lelia Perry Bundles; ISBN # 0791002519 by Chelsea House Publishers, New York and Philadelphia. 144 pages about the life of Madam C.J. Walker, from birth through death, as the first African-American woman to become a millionaire in America. Appropriate for middle school and high school classrooms and readers. See the book review.

National Geographic Student Atlas of the World, 3rd Edition, 144 pages, 8.5"x10.78", appropriate for ages 12 and older.

Persepolis I and II, by Marjane Satrapi; Persepolis I ISBN # #0375422307 and Persepolis II ISBN # 0375714669 by Pantheon Books. About 340 pages for each. Growing up in Iran during the Iranian Islamic Revolution, a young woman conveys her struggles to remain a young, independent, modern person. The novel is graphic. Appropriate for high school through adult readers. See the book review.

PV Ventura/Harpoon Units of World War 2, by Alan C. Carey; ISBN # 1-84176-383-7 by Osprey Publishing, Oxford, Great Britain, OX2 9LP. 96 pages. Technical details and rationale and historical rationale and accounts behind the development of the PV Ventura and Harpoon aircraft during World War II. Appropriate for high school and adult readers. Mr. Carey is a very precise author noted for his research and for the technical information conveyed in his books. See the book review.

The Rise of Coffee; an article by F.E. Vega in the 2008 American Scientist, Vol. 96(Issue 2), pages 138-145. A brief history of coffee and its ascent to becoming the second most heavily traded commodity in the world. Ethiopia, Yemen, Java, Brazil and the Caribbean, Arabia, Europe, and North America. To obtain the full article, you must purchase the journal issue for approximately $6.95. Visit the website.

Sign Talker: The Adventures of George Drouillard on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, by James Alexander Thom; ISBN # 0-345-46556-3 by Ballentine Books, New York, NY. 459 pages. Westward expansion in the United States from the perspective of the American Indian. Drouillard, who was half French and half Shawnee, was brought to the Corp of Discovery due to his diverse communication skills and his hunting skills. Appropriate for middle school through adult readers. See the book review.

World Regional Geography: Global Patterns, Local Lives, without subregions Third Edition by Lydia Mihelic Pulsipher and Alex Pulsipher; ISBN # 0-7167-8522-6 by W.H. Freeman and Company, New York. 624 pages total. Ms. Pulsipher is a cultural-historical geography who writes about the landscape of every-day lives - humanizes lives. Globalization and its impact on society is the theme for the book. Appropriate for high school and adult students. See the book review.

Power Points/Presentations:

Connecting with Geo-Spatial Technology Professionals (Power Point by Bill Holder, GIS Director, Kosciusko County, IN)

Geographies of AIDS in Asia: Social, Economic, and Political Contexts (Power Point by Dr. Chris Airriess, Ball State University Department of Geography; 16,000+ KB file that may take a while to download)

History of Maps (Power Point by Dr. Bob Beck, IUPUI Department of Geography)

Research on K-12 Geography Education (Power Point by Dr. Rob Helfenbein, IU School of Education at IUPUI)

Using Wiki in Education (Word document by Kendra Clauser, The POLIS Center, IUPUI)

What is Geography? (Power Point by Dr. Rob Helfenbein, IU School of Education at IUPUI)

What is the Meaning of History in the 21st Century? (Word document by Kendra Clauser, The POLIS Center, IUPUI)

Web Links:

Census in Schools: Educator Update, provides K-12 educator teaching tools

Choices for the 21st Century Program via Brown University offers dynamic curriculum for 21st century students. The program also entails opportunities provided via Capitol Forum Indiana, a day in which Indiana high school students can come together to deliberate the state's role in global issues. A very fun way to engage students in current events (historic understanding and future planning), in discussing a variety of topics with peers, and in creatingclassroom/school awareness.

Education Week (EdWeek) makes available recent (and archived) newspaper articles for diverse classroom use covering many different topics.

Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI)

Flight Patterns visualizations projecting statistical data in various imagery. From the FAA. http://users.design.ucla.edu/~akoblin/work/faa/index.html. A great way to introduce human/environment interaction and global change issues.

Garmin (GPS units, global positioning systems information, outdoor gear)

Gateway to Astronaut Photos of the Earth

View a short video about the GeoSpatial Revolution Project, where the location of anything is becoming everything! http://geospatialrevolution.psu.edu/ This is an excellent visual about the value of geography and geospatial technologies.

GISCorps, sponsored by URISA (Urban and Regional Information Systems Association) -
GISCorps coordinates short term, volunteer based GIS services to underprivileged communities: humanitarian, environmental, economic development, capacity enhancement, health, and education. Gives students, parents, and educators an idea about the diverse employment possibilities that GIS and geo-spatial technologies offers. Open to educator involvement/volunteerism.

Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana (HLFI)

Indiana Geographic Information Council (IGIC); Earthquake! Indiana Shaking at the USGS (from April, 2008 archives)

Indiana Humanities Council (IHC). The IHC has also put together a resource page for K-12 educators. Visit smartDESKTOP for a view into peer reviewed and suggested resources, divided by grade level and/or discipline.

Indiana Magazine of History (IMH) Teacher Link

IUPUI Digital Library Collections (historic maps and images and documents)

Internet for Geography - two librarians created an on-line tutorial about "what" to look for regarding geography on the Internet, "how" to evaluate a site for quality and accuracy, and "where" to locate some good resources. The tutorial takes about one hour to complete but may assist with the idea of asking good questions and gathering good information.

Internet for History - two librarians created an on-line tutorial about "what" to look for regarding history on the Internet, "how" to evaluate a site for quality and accuracy, and "where" to locate some good resources. The tutorial takes about one hour to complete but may assist with the idea of asking good questions and gathering good information.

Map of the Day by National Geographic Society. Find out what happened on this day in history—through a map. Selected from a variety sources—including National Geographic magazine, the Library of Congress and the National Archives—each map relates to a historical news event, milestone, or
breakthrough. Use the zoom tool to see intricate details. History lovers, try to answer the quiz question accompanying each story.
 
National Geographic EdNet. EdNet is your one-stop shop for education news, professional development opportunities, resources, discussion, and much more.

National Geographic Xpeditions: lesson plans, maps, articles, images and much more

National Geographic Society's Photo Gallery and Photos in the News and tips for improving your photographic skills (portraits, nature, landscapes).

Performance Education has available free Social Studies lesson plans addressing diverse disciplines and topics. Videos, images, maps, and much more are also available.

Power Point Palooza - a variety of Power Points from educators at all levels, as well as a few from students. Large to small files. Free.

SPICE (Stanford Program on International and Cross-Cultural Education) offers an excellent variety of content and methodology addressing such diverse topics as baseball, indigenous peoples of the United States, civil liberties, South Korea, resources and much more. Visit the SPICE website at spice.stanford.edu or call 1.800.578.1114 to request a catalog.

studentsfriend.com, A guide to Teaching World History and Geography (a rationale and curriculum for teaching an integrated course)

U.S. Census Bureau - Census in Schools - Population pyramids (national - current, past, projections; international), socio-economic and ethnic populations issues, teaching suggestions, articles, and more.

U.S. Geological Survey podcasts about issues concerning the physical Earth and subsequent impact on humans.

World History for us All - A project of San Diego State University and the National Center for History in the Schools at UCLA offers teaching units, lesson plans, and resources aligned with national academic standards.

WorldMapper - a collection of world maps depicting a variety of information: health, religion, population, land use and much more.

World Trade Press -FREE Social Studies lesson plans, videos, images, maps, resource suggestions, and much more!!

World Wise Schools - The Peace Corps has a dynamic exchange program for U.S. teachers, and you do not even have to leave your classroom! Connect with a Peace Corps Volunteer serving overseas, communicating through an exchange of letters, stories, pictures, souvenirs, and artifacts. Volunteers in countries all over the world are waiting to write to teachers and their classrooms in the U.S. To participate, contact the Peace Corps Coverdell World Wise Schools program at wwsinfo@peacecorps.gov. Classroom teachers can also apply to be matched online at www.peacecorps.gov/wws/correspond. 

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