American Red Cross
Prepare.org - From the American Red Cross. Preparedness Resources. (Y, M, O, T)
Exploring Humanitarian Law - Exploring Humanitarian Law (EHL) is a teacher curriculum produced by the International Committee of the Red Cross in association with the Education Development Center and in collaboration with the American Red Cross. The EHL curriculum meets the National Social Studies Standards for high school and it is integrated as part of basic education in secondary school curricula across the world. The primary intention of EHL is to help young people embrace the principles of humanity in their daily lives and in the way they assess events at home and abroad. (Y, M, O, T)
American Red Cross Museum - Children's Reading List (Y, M, O, T)
Masters of Disaster - The American Red Cross Masters of Disaster® curriculum is centered on a series of ready-to-go lesson plans that help organizations educate youth about important disaster safety and preparedness information. Masters of Disaster contains lessons, activities, and demonstrations on disaster-related topics that organizations can incorporate into daily or thematic programming. The curriculum is non-sequential, allowing organizers to choose the lesson plans that best fit into their programming. The Masters of Disaster curriculum materials meet national educational standards and are specifically tailored for lower elementary (K–2), upper elementary (3–5) and middle school (6–8) classes. (Y, M, O, T)
American Red Cross 125th Anniversary Guide for Teachers - Celebrate our 125th anniversary with these online activities and resources. May 21, 2006, is the 125th anniversary of the American Red Cross. Clara Barton founded the organization on that day in 1881. (M, O, T)
First Lady Lesson Plan: Red Crescent / Red Cross - Calvin Coolidge’s controlling nature limited the activities of First Lady Grace Coolidge. He allowed her no say in the household management of the White House, nor was she permitted to determine what guests would visit. Calvin Coolidge simply wanted his wife to look pretty at all times. Though greatly controlled and restricted, in World War I, Grace Coolidge became involved in the Red Cross. She continued her involvement throughout her life. (M, O, T)
American Red Cross Museum - Each year the President of the United States proclaims March "Red Cross Month." The American Red Cross uses this opportunity to promote its services to the American public and for fund-raising. How did this tradition come about? (M, O, T)
