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“The global dimension incorporates the key concepts of global citizenship, conflict resolution, diversity, human rights, interdependence, social justice, sustainable development and values and perceptions. It explores the interconnections between the local and the global. It builds knowledge and understanding, as well as developing skills and attitudes.”

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Global Dimension Issues

_{Visit our newly launched LGfL Global Dimension 12 issues for young people to explore, research and act on local to global issues focusing on poverty reduction. There are sections for students and another for teachers. Our current action areas are Labour Behind the Label and Fair Trade. (last edited 13th May 2008)}

Webquests
A webquest is a self contained learning tool that can either be used individually by students or as a lesson activity. They are starting points of guided research leading to creative self-expression through multi-media. They illustrate the fundamental importance of the web for empowering global citizens.

An introductory example of a webquest looks at funding priorities for the Department for International Development, click here to explore.

Primary Webquests

Secondary Webquests

Recent Additions

Action area updates:

Fair Trade Ethical Fashion

Find out more about OSDE (Open Spaces for Dialogue and Enquiry)

Arriving from Somalia Get involved.

Datalogging - how to use dataloggers in the classroom to explore global issues including sustainability and global warming, and music and sound. Introduction page for sustainability - to be shortly expanded.

Creating a school council constitution and policies. Two webquests to ensure your school council is the democratic voice of the school's children. The policy statement is on Fairtrade.