world citizenship

"An illustrated guide to how we can all make a difference in our local and global communities. Are you an aspiring activist or a curious community member? Then this is the . . . guide for you! Young people around the world are more aware than ever before of social, cultural, and environmental issues. They want their voices to be heard. They are keen to step up and make a difference. Packed with . . . curated . . . content, this . . . illustrated guide helps young people explore the global issues that matter most to them and shows them practical ways to actively participate in their local community and the wider world. The book helps them discover how to be respectful online, understand why we pay taxes, and even campaign to clean a local beach! From . . . topics such as fake news, racism, ableism, and the climate crisis, to . . . stories of young leaders sparking change, this book explains how to make a difference at every level--at home, in the local community, and globally"--Provided by publisher.

"Readers ages 12 to 15 discover the resources and information they need to learn about issues of global concern and strategies for taking informed action, as outlined by the Sustainable Development Goals set in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly"--Publisher.

What does it mean to be a citizen in the 21st century? Globalization, the dominance of corporations, the influence of technology, massive immigration, and geopolitical shifts have changed our world considerably in just a few decades. How have these changes affected the responsibilities placed on us as citizens and also on governments and leaders around the world? Tackling a number of fascinating issues pertaining to our future, the viewpoints in this resource examine our place in the world today and predict the ways in which citizenship will continue to evolve.

This ... book presents the development and current status of global education in an easy to read style appropriate for practicing teachers. It includes diverse examples from schools and organizations around the world and shows how schools can help students prepare for life in a "global village".

Describes the way in which international communication, migration, sports, business, politics, and aid make us all citizens of the whole world.

Explores the many differences that exist between people throughout the world and what can be done to help reduce prejudice and discrimination and increase respect for cultural differences, both through government action and the efforts of individual citizens.

Explores the basic needs of human beings, why they are not met in some parts of the world, how war and politics impact human rights, and what can be done to help meet people's basic needs, both through such groups as the United Nations and the efforts of individual citizens.

Describes ways in which appreciation of and protection of our diverse cultural heritages help make us all citizens of the whole world.

Tables, maps, charts, photographs, and easy-to-read bulleted text teach children what it means to be an active citizen.

Explores how the quality of life varies in different parts of the world and what can be done to help meet people's basic needs, both through government action and the efforts of individual citizens.