United Nations CYBERSCHOOLBUS

RESOURCES
 
UN logo UN intro
Introduction to the history and work of the UN.

UN News Centre
Read the latest news about UN.

UN Webcast
Daily Live and on-demand webcast of UN meetings, conferences and events.

UN Publications UN Publications
A list of K-12 resources.

more resources
 

QUIZZES AND GAMES
 
refugees Against All Odds
This interactive online game was created by UNHCR to increase students' awareness and knowledge about refugee situations by putting players in the position of a refugee.

stopdisasters Stop Disasters
Learn how to respond to different disasters in this new simulation video game from UN/ISDR.

Water Quiz Water Quiz
Discover fascinating facts about everyone's favorite liquid.

more quizzes+games
 

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Child Soldiers WebQuest
There are more than 250,000 children in armed conflict - some are as young as 7 years old! Go on the WebQuest, and help answer its big question:
What should be done about child soldiers?


Disarmament and Non-Proliferation
Looking for curricula on nuclear weapons and small arms? Visit our Disarmament and Non-Proliferation website.

CRC 21st Anniversary
The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) turns 21 this year. View our new lesson plan and multi-media essay on the CRC produced in collaboration with Magnum Photos. Also, visit UNICEF's site to learn more about your rights.

The Millennium Development Goals
Learn about the Millennium Development Goals and what you can do to help eliminate poverty around the world.

ABC: Teaching Human Rights
ABC: Teaching Human RightsRead ABC Teaching Human Rights, a publication by OHCHR filled with basic information and activities for primary and secondary teachers who want to foster an awareness of human rights. Downloads with Adobe Reader.


Plant for the Planet
Join the campaign to plant one billion trees! Enter your tree planting pledge to help reach this goal.


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CURRICULUM
 
Peace Education
Poverty
Schools Demining Schools
Human Rights
Cities of the World
World Hunger
Indigenous People
Rights at Work
Ethnic Discrimination
Racial Discrimination
   
more curriculum

 

COMMUNITY
 
Model UN
Model UN Headquarters
Everything you need to know about the world's most fascinating simulation.
FAQs, tips, and links.


Past Events
World Environment Day 2008
Student Conference on Human Rights 2007
International Day of Peace - 2007
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