Home

middle school

From the Archives

Middle School Lesson Plans: Migration

Posted on September 15, 2006
Previously filed under: Asia, Grades 6-8
These resources are appropriate for grade levels 6th, 7th and 8th.
Bookmark/Search this post with:
Keywords: middle school, lesson plans, migration, immigration, nomads

From the Archives

Middle School Lesson Plans: Religion

Posted on September 15, 2006
Previously filed under: Asia, Grades 6-8
These resources are appropriate for grade levels 6th, 7th and 8th.
Bookmark/Search this post with:
Keywords: religion, Islam, Muslim, nepal, middle school, lesson plans

From the Archives

Middle School Lesson Plans: Women and Globalization

Posted on September 15, 2006
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Grades 6-8
These resources are appropriate for grade levels 6th, 7th and 8th.
Bookmark/Search this post with:
Keywords: middle school, women, empowerment, lesson plans

From the Archives

Middle School Lesson Plans: Environmental Resources

Posted on September 13, 2006
Previously filed under: Asia, Grades 6-8
These resources are appropriate for grade levels 6th, 7th and 8th.
Bookmark/Search this post with:
Keywords: middle school, lesson plans, global warming, climate, environment, kyoto

From the Archives

Middle School Lesson Plans: Wildlife and Globalization

Posted on September 13, 2006
Previously filed under: South America, Grades 6-8
These resources are appropriate for grade levels 6th, 7th and 8th.
Bookmark/Search this post with:
Keywords: middle school, lesson plans, global warming, environment, wildlife, animals

From the Archives

Middle School Lesson Plans: Economics and Globalization

Posted on September 8, 2006
Previously filed under: South America, Lesson Plans
These resources are appropriate for grade levels 6th, 7th, 8th.
Bookmark/Search this post with:
Keywords: middle school, lesson plans, trade, economy, development

From the Archives

Middle School Lesson Plans: Global Climate

Posted on September 8, 2006
Previously filed under: North America, Lesson Plans
These resources are appropriate for grade levels 6th, 7th and 8th.
Bookmark/Search this post with:
Keywords: middle school, lesson plans, global warming, climate, environment, kyoto

From the Archives

Middle School Lesson Plans: Trade

Posted on September 7, 2006
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Lesson Plans
These resources are appropriate for grade levels 6th, 7th and 8th.
Bookmark/Search this post with:
Keywords: middle school, lesson plans, trade, tarrifs, subsidies, pirates, farms

From the Archives

Middle School Lesson Plans: Health

Posted on September 1, 2006
Previously filed under: Grades 6-8
These resources are appropriate for grade levels 6th, 7th and 8th.
Bookmark/Search this post with:
Keywords: health, hunger, middle school,

From the Archives

Middle School Lesson Plans: Culture

Posted on August 31, 2006
Previously filed under: North America, Grades 6-8
These resources are appropriate for grade levels 6th, 7th and 8th.
Bookmark/Search this post with:
Keywords: People, culture, lesson plans, education, middle school

From the Archives

Middle School Lesson Plans: Foreign Policy

Posted on August 25, 2006
Previously filed under: North America, Grades 6-8
These resources are appropriate for grades levels 6th, 7th and 8th.
Bookmark/Search this post with:
Keywords: Lesson Plan, Foreign Policy, politics, middle school

Stories We're Watching
Subscribe

US Remittances Keep Haiti Afloat

IRIN News - Fri, 03/12/2010 - 07:44
Haiti's economy depends on the estimated $1.5 billion a year in remittances sent home by its million-strong diaspora. Dilip Ratha, lead economist at the World Bank said the figure could be even higher, accounting for perhaps half the national income.

World Food Program won’t Renew Some Somalia Contracts

New York Times - Thu, 03/11/2010 - 06:14
World Food Program officials said it would welcome an independent investigation into its Somalia operations after a report that up to half the food aid was being diverted.

Farming for Alternative Livelihoods

IRIN News - Fri, 03/12/2010 - 07:44
Young unemployed men are finding opportunities in a project that also aims to introduce sustainable farming methods to Indonesia's agricultural sector.

Early Iraq Election Results Reported

CNN - Thu, 03/11/2010 - 12:12
Two of Iraq's 18 provinces announced early results, which put the group led by Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in the lead.

U.N. Study Finds Food Aid Bypasses Somalia’s Needy

New York Times - Wed, 03/10/2010 - 04:20
As much as half the food aid sent to Somalia is diverted to a web of corrupt contractors, a report found.
See all Breaking News >

Recent comments

  • "Esther, Wow! Thank you for commenting. One of the best things (among many) about applying these controlled random..."
    by Jill Scantlan
    on A 'Rising Star' in Economics
  • "Thanks for this article. One small correction though. What the post refers to as "my best known work" (the work on..."
    by Esther Duflo
    on A 'Rising Star' in Economics
  • "This is so sad, and at the same time so true. We talk so much about terrrorism on news that we forget about poverty and..."
  • "Microfinance is amazing. Allowing millions to send their children to university in order to "break the chain" and give..."
  • "UPDATE: Following an investigative report on BBC NewsNight, British Parliament has now passed a bill that will..."

Countries

An initiative of Mercy Corps
“You must be the change
you wish to see in the world”
— Mahatma Gandhi
Learn more about Mercy Corps >

Efficiency

Over the last five years, more than 89% of Mercy Corps' resources have been allocated directly to programs

Excellence

America's premier charity evaluator gives Mercy Corps four stars in organizational efficiency. Click here to learn more.

High Value

Every dollar you donate to Mercy Corps helps us secure $11.16 in donated food and other critical supplies.

Mercy Corps — Dept. W — 45 SW Ankeny — Portland, OR 97204
 All original content Copyright © 2009 Mercy Corps. Quoted and linked content is property of the creator(s). Mercy Corps will not sell, rent or trade your personal information.