Global Issues and Sustainability Curriculum

This new research-based textbook helps students develop English language skills through highly engaging real-world investigations of current global issues. Designed for intermediate-level English language learners and striving readers, Making Connections combines language learning with opportunities for students to think critically about sustainable solutions for community development, environmental issues, quality of life, peace and conflict, and more. Aligned with education standards, this textbook includes nine chapters with lessons that have been reviewed and field tested by content experts, teachers, and students. Making Connections was chosen as finalist by the Association of Educational Publishers (AEP) for the 2011 Distinguished Achievement Award for ESL/ELL curriculum.

• Grades: 6-12 and Intermediate ESL/ELL
• Subjects: ELL and Literacy, Science, Social Studies
• Student Textbook: 240 pages

This new research-based textbook helps students develop English language skills through highly engaging real-world investigations of current global issues. Designed for intermediate-level English language learners and striving readers, Making Connections combines language learning with opportunities for students to think critically about sustainable solutions for community development, environmental issues, quality of life, peace and conflict, and more. Aligned with education standards, this textbook includes nine chapters with lessons that have been reviewed and field tested by content experts, teachers, and students. Making Connections was chosen as finalist by the Association of Educational Publishers (AEP) for the 2011 Distinguished Achievement Award for ESL/ELL curriculum.

• Grades: 6-12 and Intermediate ESL/ELL
• Subjects: ELL and Literacy, Science, Social Studies
• Teacher's Guide: 352 pages