Date: Tuesday, October 16, and Thursday, October 18, 2007
Times:See time slots for videoconferences below
Grades: 8 - 12
Topics: Current Events, Social Studies, Geography, World History
Cost (2 videoconferences): non members - $240 | members
- $180
- More than 20,000 people die or are injured each year from landmines. That’s up to one person every 22 minutes.
- It is estimated that more than 110 million active mines are scattered in 70 countries with 100 million stockpiled around the world waiting to be planted.
- Most landmines casualties are civilians, mainly women and children, who are killed or injured after hostilities have ended.
- Mines can cost as little as $3 to make and more than $1,000 to clear.
More landmine facts | Video on landmines and sniffer rats
To bring awareness to this important global issue,
GNG orchestrated a PULSE Program on the issue of landmines and the role of the
United States. After preparing for the videoconferences with a lesson plan provided
by GNG, students discussed the 1997
Mine Ban Treaty, which the U.S. has not signed, and shared their opinions
on what the U.S. role should be.
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Tuesday, October 16:
Students came together to discuss the international dilemma of
landmine usage and how they envisioned the United States and the rest of
the international community playing a role in reducing the number of landmines
in the world. The session was moderated by GNG staff member Lisa Inks.
Available time slots: 9–10 am | 11 am–12 pm | 1–2 pm (EST)
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Thursday, October 18 :
Students had the opportunity to speak with Samuel Reeves, Co-founder
of Humanistic
Robotics, an organization devoted to creating new technology to de-mine
more quickly and safely. Mr. Reeves answered questions about the complex
issues behind landmines and spoke about his company’s efforts to reduce
the dangers of existing minefields worldwide.
Available time slots: 10 –11 am | 12–1 pm (EST)
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Preparation materials for the program:
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