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Trying to define globalization. What it is exactly - and a brief analysis of pro's/con's

"Starting today, the Newseum is testing a watermarking system to prevent illegal downloads of the newspaper front pages. Through a special agreement with more than 800 newspapers worldwide, the Newseum displays these front pages each day on its website. The front pages are in their original, unedited form, and some may contain material that is deemed objectionable to some visitors. Discretion is advised."

A very complete list of Google Earth Activities

Conservation International (CI) works to ensure a healthy and productive planet for us all. Visit their website to see ways of getting involved.

"Our climate is changing. The planet is warming faster than at any time in the last 10,000 years. Global average temperatures have risen by 0.8ºC since the late 19th century, and 0.2ºC per decade over the past 25 years. Man-made greenhouse gas emissions have caused, and continue to cause, most of the observed temperature rise since the mid 20th century. Millions of tonnes of greenhouse gases are produced every day by human activity. These constant emissions into the Earth's atmosphere continue to drive global warming. "

economics video collection which use nice illustrations to explain concepts

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World History in Video is an online collection of streaming video that gives faculty, students, and history lovers access critically acclaimed documentaries from filmmakers worldwide. Upon completion the collection will include more than 1,750 documentaries that offer a rich survey of human history from the earliest civilizations to the fall of the Berlin Wall. World History in Video is truly global in scope, covering Africa and the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania. Its unparalleled geographical and chronological coverage delivers the sights, sounds, artifacts, and histories from around the world straight to your desktop.

Stream free political documentaries

A resource for ideas on some global issues. Students should explore this site for resources or idea for lesson plans that they may wish to use to promote their campaigns

a glossary of research terms

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Can link with 'How culture is created' in the IB - a Case Study or homework.

ww2 vids US National Archive Youtube Collection

Color photographs of the Depression from the FSA

If you liked the film of the 1905 streetcar ride down Market Street in San Francisco, you might enjoy this 1927 film of various sites around London, including several down-the-street shots. Oh, and it's in color. In the 1920s.

you have one minute to explain yourself, your business, your goals and your passions. Your audience knows none of these. Are you prepared?Can you present your vision smoothly, enticing them to want to know more?

for business studies...I nice interactive from Harvard.

find information and create interactive timelines

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