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"About Graphic detail A new chart or map every working day, interactive-data features and links to interesting sources of data around the web"

If you think that the website Maps of World offers a huge collection of maps, you would be correct. If you guessed that the maps were of continents, nations, states, and cities then you would be right about that as well. What I discovered about Maps of World that I didn't expect was the amount of facts and information that accompanied their maps. Included with each map is the history, the demographics, the economic data and other useful facts of the continent/nation/state you looked up. They also feature road maps, printable maps, route planners, railroad maps, physical maps, and "Top Ten" themed maps. Maps of World is a great site for maps but it is so much more, it is a useful tool for learning about nations and their history.

"40 Maps That Will Help You Make Sense of the World" but you wouldn't want to use all of them in the classroom!

June 8, 2010 Liven Up Lessons with Editorial Cartoons This summer, Teaching Tolerance will present a series of lessons featuring editorial cartoons. Each lesson will focus on a social justice issue. These lessons are multidisciplinary and geared toward middle and high school students.

Online simulations that deal with social issues, includes brief description of play and use

Shout, will help teachers integrate project-based learning to develop students' problem-solving skills by having them team up with their peers around the globe to solve real-world challenges.

If you are looking for some ways to integrate global education into your lessons, this site from the Peace Corps contains many activities that have been sorted by grade level and curricular area. Although none of the activities are specifically for theolo

Maryknoll has many resources about mission work, multiculturalism, and global justice on this easy-to-navigate Web site. Included are links to their quality magazine, educational activities, games, and resources. A colorful and wonderful site!

Founded in 1976, Murder Victims' Families for Reconciliation is a national organization of family members of both homicide and state killings who oppose the death penalty in all cases. Their mission is to abolish the death penalty and advocate for program

In this article from America, Drew Christiansen, S.J., a former director of the United States Catholic Conference Office of International Justice and Peace, attempts to "sketch the Holy See's emerging position on the use of force" since 1991. His thorough

From the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, this site is dedicated to raising awareness and "closing the border" on the state of poverty in the United States. Rich with a multimedia gallery, the latest statistics, articles, and quizzes, this site is

This site examines the life, crimes, and execution of Clifford Boggess. PBS's Frontline made a documentary on capital punishment that looked at a "typical" killer. This site explores the story, biographical information on Boggess, and his artwork and writ

The Thomas Merton Foundation supports the preservation of Thomas Merton archives. The foundation is dedicated to raising awareness of the spiritual discipline and contemplative practices of Thomas Merton to people around the world as a means of addressing

This short essay explores the ultimate ethical issue of war and asks thought-provoking and insightful questions. Excellent discussion starter

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The National Park Service produced this virtual tour of the historic events and sites of the Civil Rights Movement.

In recognition of our increasingly crucial role in addressing global challenges like universal education and healthcare, employment, and poverty reduction, the World Bank's annual and highly influential report on development focuses for the first time on

Students will strive to understand famine's causes and recommend changes for the future by engaging in a project-based learning activity. They will work with the International Famine Centre to identify ways to address current relief needs and to propose

In September of 2000 the largest gathering of world leaders in human history convened for the Millennium Summit at United Nations headquarters in New York. In that pivotal year, representatives from 189 Member States of the United Nations met to reflect o

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