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1. Chapter 9: Expressions of Peace

   In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Peace Education Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Peace Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal introduces students to the life and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi in order to provide a template for the study of the lives of other men and women whose lives were dedicated to the pursuit of peace, freedom, and justice.

2. Chapter 10: Promoting Peace Through Action

   In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Peace Education Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Peace Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal continues the discussion on Gandhi's life and work.

3. Chapter 1: Mapping the Human Genome

   In: Language and Life Sciences E-Journal Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Advances of Biotechnology volume of the Language and Science e-journal focuses on DNA.

4. Chapter 4: Drugs of the Future

   In: Language and Life Sciences E-Journal Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Advances of Biotechnology volume of the Language and Science e-journal focuses on the procedures used to develop gene-based treatments and drugs.

5. Amazing Animals

   In: English Teaching Forum 2007, Volume 45, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   “Animals” is a three-part lesson plan for young learners with a zoo animal theme. The first lesson is full of activities to describe animals, with Simon Says, guessing games, and learning stations. The second lesson is about desert animals, but other types of animals could be chosen depending on student interest. This lesson teaches prepositions of place. The final lesson, using the Language Experience Approach, leads up to a trip to the zoo (real or virtual). The class constructs a story of their experience and reads it together. Animal flashcards are included.

6. Integrating Indigenous Cultures into English Language Teaching

   In: English Teaching Forum 2009, Volume 47, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   The authors present a variety of EFL lesson plans focused on various cultures of the world (e.g., Bantu storytelling, Maori tattoos, Native American star quilts). Teachers are encouraged to help students connect with their own cultures to keep them alive.

7. PBS Kids

   Format(s): Website

   PBS Kids helps to educate young learners in creative and fun ways. The educational content is aimed at children, with many interactive games and activities to aid in learning.

8. CyberSchoolBus

   Format(s): Website

   The U.N. CyberSchoolbus is a free educational resource for teachers and learners. In addition to resources about U.N. countries and programs, there are also lesson plans and activities related to peace education, poverty, human rights, discrimination, the environment, and much more.

9. Chapter 2: Analyzing Conflict

   In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Peace Education Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Peace Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal provides learners with examples of situations in which conflict has occurred and a previously peaceful situation has become unpleasant, tense, or potentially violent.

10. Chapter 9: Cultural Pluralism

    In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Civic Education Format(s): Text

    This chapter in the Civic Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal focuses on cultural pluralism.

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