This indicator was developed to encourage inquiry through three separate lenses: the core countries lens, the semi-periphery countries lens, and the periphery countries lens. This allows for the discovery of how major economic, geographic, political, ...

Grade(s): 10

Subject(s): Social Studies

Year: 2019

Solutions? | Periscope
Solutions? | Periscope
Episode 14

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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?
Racial Equality | Periscope
Racial Equality | Periscope
Episode 11

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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...
Postal Service | Periscope
Postal Service | Periscope
Episode 6

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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...
The Environment | Periscope
The Environment | Periscope
Episode 2

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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
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...
How Can We Celebrate U.N. Day? | Periscope
How Can We Celebrate U.N. Day? | Periscope
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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...
United Nations: General Assembly | Periscope
United Nations: General Assembly | Periscope
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Knowing a different language at the United Nations can be a big help. At a U.N. meeting, you will hear many languages spoken and see many different kinds of dress and customs. Helping people from...
Mahatma Gandhi | Periscope
Mahatma Gandhi | Periscope
Episode 2

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Gandhi used nonviolent protest to promote civil rights for the people of India. "True nonviolence should mean a complete freedom from ill will and anger and hate and an overflowing love for all." –...