9th Grade Global Issues Resources

Explore the fundamental principles of human rights and their importance worldwide. Gain the skills to recognize violations and develop an understanding of the universal rights entitled to all people.

Understand the establishment of the United Nations and its pivotal role in safeguarding human rights and fostering international peace. Gain insights into significant international policies and historical documents, enhancing your ability to analyze their impact on global affairs.

Investigate significant global issues through the study of historical events, climate impacts, and biodiversity loss. Develop an understanding of international perspectives and strategies for sustainability, with a focus on the content, learning goals, and skills to be acquired.

Explore and analyze pressing global issues, including the crisis in Sudan, European Union climate policies, and the structure of Sweden's education system. Develop critical thinking skills and enhance understanding of contemporary world events.

Analyze the political, economic, and cultural factors that contribute to terrorism and assess its impacts. Learners will identify root causes and evaluate counter-terrorism strategies, developing critical thinking skills in examining complex global issues.

Examine the persistent threat of nuclear proliferation from the Cold War to the present, highlighting significant events and underlying philosophies. Gain insight into historical impacts and contemporary implications, developing a comprehensive understanding of how these issues have evolved over time.

Explore the mission of Voice of Witness as it highlights human rights issues through compelling oral histories. Gain insights into human rights narratives and their influence on fostering social change.

Explore fundamental concepts related to worldwide movements advocating for independence and human rights. Enhance comprehension of non-violence, civil disobedience, and social justice. Focus on developing knowledge of these themes, understanding their historical and contemporary significance, and cultivating skills in critical thinking and analysis related to these areas.

Investigate Taiwan's strategic initiatives in response to pressures from China and shifts in global dynamics. Understand international strategies and examine the effects of political tensions. Learners will gain insights into geopolitical strategies and their implications.

Investigate the intricacies of defining refugees, analyzing their rights and the framework of international protections. Understand humanitarian law principles and examine the role of global organizations in ensuring the safety and welfare of refugees.

Investigate the principles of human rights with an emphasis on children's rights and their global importance. Learn about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and understand its effects on personal freedoms and protections.

Analyze the geopolitical relationships involving Ukraine and assess efforts toward biodiversity conservation in China. Develop skills in evaluating sociopolitical dynamics and understanding the environmental impact of conservation initiatives.

Investigate critical global challenges, including diplomatic relations and space exploration. Gain insights into the dynamics of international policies and the progress in technological innovations.

Explore the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its role in ensuring child protection and global human rights standards. Gain insight into the significance of child rights and develop a comprehensive understanding of protecting children's welfare worldwide. Learn to identify and understand the principles and articles that guide child rights and protection.

Examine key global issues such as the G7 Summit, U.S. debt ceiling concerns, and the TikTok ban in Montana, focusing on international relations and economic policies. Gain insights into how these issues impact global governance, fiscal stability, and digital regulation. Develop skills in analyzing political strategies, understanding economic frameworks, and evaluating policy decisions. Enhance critical thinking and explore the interconnectedness of global events and domestic policies.

Explore the government's role from a global perspective, understanding its purposes and the various political systems. Gain insights into civic responsibilities, enhance understanding of governance, and develop skills in analyzing political structures and citizen engagement.

Analyze critical global efforts to combat racial discrimination and their lasting impact. Gain an understanding of key historical events and develop strategies for promoting equality.

Investigate the principles and aims of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty to understand nonproliferation strategies and their impact worldwide. Focus on comprehending the treaty's framework, objectives, and the international diplomatic relationships it informs. Develop analytical skills to assess the effectiveness of these strategies in maintaining global security and promoting peaceful nuclear cooperation.

Explore the core principles of human rights, focusing on their universal and inalienable nature. Gain an understanding of the fundamental rights and freedoms that apply to all individuals.

Learners explore major climate classification factors, underlying causes of ice ages, and the impact of greenhouse gases. They gain an understanding of climate dynamics, identify climate-related environmental impacts, and analyze the role human activities play in climate change.