Global Issues and Sustainability Resources
This section links to selected educational resources on global issues and sustainability, including videos, books, websites, and interactive technology. The resources are organized by topic, and under each topic they are grouped by the grade level(s) for which they are most appropriate. Some resources may appear in more than one category. Resources that pertain to many topics are listed under “General Sustainability.”
Select a topic for which you would like to find resources:
Facing the Future recommends resources according to the following criteria:
- Impart global perspective
- Foster critical thinking
- Build understanding of sustainable systems
- Employ best teaching practices
- Meet education standards
- Provide solid, well-referenced information
- Focus on solutions
- Prepare students for informed civic participation
While not every resource meets all of these criteria, we believe each resource to be helpful for teaching and learning about global issues, sustainability, and positive solutions. These resources are reviewed by Facing the Future staff as well as faculty or students at the University of Washington College of Education.
Please contact us if you would like to recommend a resource or comment on one of the resources.