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Collection Australia Day
Australia Day

Find resources on Australia that are available right here on KnowItAll.org!

Collection Canada Day
Canada Day

Canada Day is a Canadian federal holiday to show off national pride and celebrate the country.

Collection Olympics
Olympics

Locate resources that relate to the Olympics on KnowItAll.org.

Collection United Nations & International Observances
United Nations & International Observances

Find resources related to the United Nations and its international observances on KnowItAll.org. See also Holidays & Observances.

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From Coach to Teacher | Palmetto Scene

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From Coach to Teacher | Palmetto Scene
Chapin High School Principal Dr. Akil Ross was recently named the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) 2018 National Principal of the Year. In this clip, Dr. Ross talks about...
Matt Christopher's Books | National Book Month

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Matt Christopher's Books | National Book Month
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Books by Matt Christopher: All-Star Fever Baseball Flyhawk Baseball Jokes and Riddles Baseball Pals The Basket Counts Catch that Pass Catcher with a Glass Arm Center Court Sting Challenge at Second...
Sea Change, Part 5 5

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Sea Change, Part 5
Episode 5
Climate change has also made a significant impact on the economy of the low country. The billion dollar tourism industry is at risk, since banks may stop lending money due to rising maintenance and...
Dizzy Gillespie: An Influential Teacher | Carolina Stories 3

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Dizzy Gillespie: An Influential Teacher | Carolina Stories
Episode 3
Dizzy Gillespie was not only a great entertainer, but was also known for being an influential music teacher. He earned his status as a famous musician not through instant gratification, but through...
Solutions? | Periscope

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Solutions? | Periscope
Episode 14
The United Nations works together to come up with solutions for these problems and many more. Do you have any ideas on how one could solve problems such as the ones described?
Freedom of Thought and Religion | Periscope

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Freedom of Thought and Religion | Periscope
Episode 13
The world is full of different cultures and religions. But in some areas of the world people are not allowed to talk about their faith and opinions. The United Nations considers the right to express...
Child Labor | Periscope

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Child Labor | Periscope
Episode 12
In some countries, young children work at dangerous and difficult jobs. Children have even been used as soldiers in the military. The United Nations protects the right of a child to have a safe...
Racial Equality | Periscope

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Racial Equality | Periscope
Episode 11
Racial discrimination is a problem in most countries. People are denied access to education or political office because of the color of their skin or their cultural background. The United Nations...
Women's Rights | Periscope

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Women's Rights | Periscope
Episode 10
In many nations, women are not allowed to vote, receive an education, or hold a job. The United Nations works to help countries create equal rights for men and women. This U.N. poster from India...
Human Rights | Periscope

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Human Rights | Periscope
Episode 9
Every nation provides its people with certain rights. These may be the right to vote, the right to work, or freedom of speech. The idea that the most important rights should be shared by people in...
Eliminating Disease Through Education | Periscope

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Eliminating Disease Through Education | Periscope
Episode 8
Today, the World Health Organization works to eliminate diseases such as AIDS. Like smallpox, AIDS is an epidemic, or incredibly widespread disease. Through WHO, the United Nations provides education...
World Health | Periscope

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World Health | Periscope
Episode 7
Have you ever heard of disease called smallpox? You may not have heard of smallpox because a United Nations agency called the World Health Organization (WHO) helped wipe out the disease. The last case...
Postal Service | Periscope

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Postal Service | Periscope
Episode 6
People in countries belonging to the United Nations send nearly 430 billion pieces of mail each year. But every country in the United Nations has a slightly different postal system. An important role...
World Food Program | Periscope

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World Food Program | Periscope
Episode 5
The World Food Program (WFP) is a part of the United Nations that works to feed hungry people. Some of their programs bring food to refugees and victims of disasters such as droughts, floods and...
Hunger | Periscope

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Hunger | Periscope
Episode 4
Today over 800 million people go to bed every night hungry. Every year, over 24,000 of those people will die from hunger and problems related to hunger. Many of them will be women and children. This...
Sustainable Consumption | Periscope

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Sustainable Consumption | Periscope
Episode 3
The words "sustainable consumption" are used to describe a major goal of the U.N.. It's a couple of big words so lets break it down: The word sustainable means to sustain, or keep going. The word...
The Environment | Periscope

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The Environment | Periscope
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Can you imagine growing up in a world without the panda bear, forests, clean water and food? Around the world, pollution and development have affected the water, forests, animals, and air. The member...
Refugees | Periscope

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Refugees | Periscope
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During times of war, people sometimes have to leave their home, or even their country, for safety. Often these people, or refugees, have no place to live and nothing to eat. They have fled their homes...
Look for School & Community Events | Periscope

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Look for School & Community Events | Periscope
Episode 4
On October 24, be sure to look for school and community events that celebrate the importance of the United Nations to our country and the rest of the world. And, of course, check out the rest of this...
How Can We Celebrate U.N. Day? | Periscope

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How Can We Celebrate U.N. Day? | Periscope
Episode 3
To celebrate United Nations Day, many people experience different cultures by trying a foreign food or learning the language and customs of other countries. Official buildings may fly the U.N. flag to...