The South Pacific island of Bali is used as a case study of overpopulation and food shortage. A brief description of the resources, the typical lifestyle of the Balinese farmer, and possible teaching techniques are given. (DE)

Sahel is the Arabic word for "shore" and is applied to the Southern belt of the Sahara Desert now undergoing a severe drought. This article describes the lifestyle of a Tuareg herder as he and his family fight for survival. Discussion questions and possible solution to the problems are provided in the case study. (Author/DE)

The city of Salvador, Brazil, is growing rapidly; yet 100,000 people still live in the slums and unemployment is high. This article examines the lifestyle of one of these slum dwellers and his family focusing on their poverty. Discussion questions and activities are provided. (DE)

The potential dangers teachers face when their classes begin to study human rights are discussed and advice on how to minimize the dangers are offered. (RM)

This article suggests specific themes and approaches to integrate a more global perspective into courses presently taught at the secondary level. (Author/DE)

Key psychological considerations that teachers should weigh when teaching children and adolescents about human rights are discussed. Specific examples of classroom practices are provided. (RM)

Identifies contributions which a study of world history can make to students' understanding of good citizenship. A major contribution of world history is that it can encourage students to reflect on situations of current political interest. Teaching methods are suggested (based on recall, inference, value analysis, and hypotheses) to improve…

Examines the relationships of development, technology, and population growth, discusses learning and teaching about population, and annotates resource materials for teachers to use. (CK)

Photographs of earth taken by two Landsat satellites can be used by elementary and secondary social studies and geography teachers. Classroom activities are suggested and materials and sources are listed. (Author/RM)

Asserts that the United Nations, though often restricted by Cold War events, has had a resurgence as the hope for a true global forum for the world's pressing issues. Maintains that the need to teach about peacekeeping and model conflict resolution skills is crucial in today's world. (CFR)

Asserts that the guiding principles of the United Nations and the issues it faces are a major part of the interdisciplinary program at Morristown-Beard School in New Jersey. Describes the Model UN club and how it reinforces the content and values presented in the regular curriculum. (CFR)