In the first of a two-part article, the author surveys the field of humane education and explores its connection with human rights and environmental education. Human education is considered the "Ultima Thule," or a far-away, unknown, region within the field of education. Concludes with two humane education activities. (LZ)

In this two-part article, the author contends that humane education occupies the position of "Ultima Thule," the far-away, unknown, region, within the constellation of "educations" which global education embraces. This article looks at its relationship to peace and development education and concludes with two classroom…

Lists the names and addresses of contacts within the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) which link Canadian, American, and Mexican educators with Environmental Education and Communication (EECOM) in Canada. (AIM)

Many high school students are aware of the efforts of the United Nations to maintain peace. This activity is intended to make students aware of the larger mandate of the UN by focusing on one of the issues of increasing concern, the environment, and the solutions proposed by the UN. (LZ)

Describes one school's experience with the International Education and Resource Network (I*EARN) which provides schools with a telecommunications infrastructure and the opportunity for joint projects. Summarizes difficulties encountered in developing projects and how they were overcome. (LZ)

A firsthand account describes a global education project involving a partnership between a British Columbian school and a Guatemalan orphanage. The article provides guidelines for developing similar projects and gives examples of how the project has enriched curricula. (LZ)

The International Education and Resource Network (I*EARN) creates an international classroom in which students work together on global education projects and literary and current events publications. Teacher David Egan describes some of the many activities available to students on the network. (LZ/Author)

Formed in 1989 by former participants wishing to stay connected to Gambia, the Nova Scotia Gambia Association has evolved from a one time development education trip for high school students to a nongovernmental development organization. This article provides five ingredients to their success. (LZ)

Children can better understand the United Nations' role as a peacekeeper if they have some experience at it themselves. This activity for grades 4 to 6 demonstrates that the battles on the schoolground are not so different from those in the wider world. Includes a bingo gameboard and worksheet. (LZ)

Provides rationale and methods for introducing primary children to the United Nations. Suggests teaching methods for a unit on the United Nations that involves children in learning about other nations and using their own families as a base for discussing roles, routines, and advantages that compare to the "UN family." (LZ)

Setting up your own telecommunications projects gives a sense of ownership and may be the best way to link students' electronic explorations with specific curriculum objectives. Indu Varma reports on three projects she has initiated for grade-six students. (LZ/Author)

Describes an interdisciplinary grade eight unit on food that incorporates the goals and methods of global education. In this unit, three teachers worked to develop the potential of students to direct their own learning and to develop and act on new perspectives. (LZ)

Describes a new approach to research projects based on an interdisciplinary global education model. Students integrate their learning from several courses in a unified research essay. Discusses the benefits of this approach and summarizes the research project for an environmental theme. (LZ)

Describes the Ten Unified Program (Ten UP) a "school within a school" in which 4 teachers and 80 grade-10 students collaborate on integrated learning projects. The program integrates global education with students' personal concerns and questions in order to make learning more engaging and worthwhile for students. (LZ)

In this interdisciplinary unit for grade six, kids' natural fascination with heroes is channeled to a consideration of the values and actions needed to solve global problems. Students are exposed to positive, nonviolent role models, creative thinking, problem solving, and creating artwork that expresses thoughts on environmental issues. (LZ)