In this lesson, students contrast new farming technologies and market-based agriculture with traditional farming practices and natural resource management. Students will view a film about the Gamo people who live in the African Rift Valley of southwestern Ethiopia. Students will then conduct a mini-debate on the question: "Does the modern world negatively or positively influence the traditional Gamo culture?"

Students will discuss the transformation of identity in youth gang culture in Ecuador and the effects of building trust as a means of strengthening a community.

Students will watch a film and examine its themes of self-expression, non-conformity, and entertainment.

In this lesson, students examine how many remote communities around the globe are on the threshold of change due to the impacts of globalization. Students will view and participate in a discussion about a film that depicts the rapid change in lifestyle in a small fishing community island in Columbia. Then, they will write a response to demonstrate their understanding of the topic.

In this lesson, students investigate the impact of globalization and modernization on Mongolian culture. Students will view a photo essay that documents the lifestyle of Mongolian pastoral herders. Students will write a response to demonstrate their understanding of the topic.

Students will discuss the migrant/refugee crisis and reflect on the refugee experience through photographs.

Students will watch a film to explore different programs for rehabilitating prison inmates in the United States.

In this lesson, students view a photo essay that depicts the human costs to local villages from palm oil production. Students will participate in a discussion about some of the issues generated in the production of this resource. Then, they will write a response to demonstrate their understanding of the topic.

In this lesson, students explore man's relationship to the wolf, particularly as related to ecological issues, and reflected in photography. Students will write a response to demonstrate their understanding of the topic.

Students are challenged to consider the meaning of the word happiness and explore the themes of positive role models and encouragement.

In this lesson, students investigate the impact of the development of a hydropower dam on an indigenous community in Ethiopia. Students will view a photo essay that documents the Kara people's way of life. Students will write a response to demonstrate their understanding of the topic.

Students will watch a film about a high school physics teacher who is beloved by his students. The film depicts the values of empathy.

In this lesson, students read an article that discusses the physical states of rivers around the globe and work that is ongoing to protect the rivers. Students will research one of the rivers discussed in the article and then participate in a class discussion. Then, they will write a response to demonstrate their understanding of the topic.

Students will watch a film about Syrian refugees in Canada and discuss the challenges of relocation as well as the issue of moral responsibility.

Students will discuss the cultural implications of societal change and examine both sides of the debate surrounding the importance of change and the importance of keeping traditions alive.

Students use the contents of a photo essay to explore the importance of diversity and cultural identity in relating to others.

Students will examine the lives of blind people through a photo essay and consider what it is like to navigate the world with a disability.

In this lesson, students view a photo essay that documents the lives of nomads who live in the grasslands of the Tibetan Plateau and how their way of life is being threatened as they become increasingly integrated into modern China. Students will participate in a discussion about the photo essay. Then, they will write a response to demonstrate their understanding of the topic.