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CERCA Now: Humanitarian Crises

Written by ThinkCERCA Team | March 15, 2022

 

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ELEMENTARY

War in Ukraine

 

MIDDLE

Charter of Fundamental Rights of The European Union (excerpt)

 

HIGH SCHOOL

Convention (IV) relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War. Geneva, 12 August 1949 (excerpts)

 

 

ELEMENTARY

What can we learn about the experiences of refugees from this photo?

MIDDLE

What can we learn about the experiences of refugees from this story?

War silenced violin for refugee as 1.7M have fled Ukraine

HIGH SCHOOL

What can we learn about the experiences of refugees from this story?

War silenced violin for refugee as 1.7M have fled Ukraine

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CERCA Slides: Leadership

Social Studies-themed CERCA slides take up the compelling question, “What makes a good leader?” From an upper elementary investigation of students as “researcher-leaders” to multisource engagement with historical figures including Toussaint Louverture and Clara Barton, the focus is on their ideas, initiative in times of crisis, and enduring impact.