Anytime our President receives worldly acclaim and recognition that it should be given respect by all Americans. When that prize is the Nobel Prize for Peace, American should feel humbled and honored. One’s political affiliation shouldn’t overshadow the gift. Also, remember that President Obama is not the first United States President to receive the award; Presidents Carter, Woodrow Wilson, and Theodore Roosevelt are winners as well.
Now, moving past political brouhaha, how does an educator bring up this recent event and turn it into a creative learning opportunity? I’ve gathered a list of resources and lesson ideas to help facilitate the learning process.
It is my hope that having President Obama receive the Nobel Peace Prize will be a chance to bring current events creatively into your classroom or lecture hall.
http://nobelprize.org/
http://www.theweek.com/article/index/101693/Did_Obama_deserve_the_peace_prize
http://www.theweek.com/article/index/101712/The_Nobel_Peace_Prize_Why_did_Obama_win
http://www.theweek.com/article/index/101416/Obamas_Nobel_Peace_Prize
http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/
http://nobelprize.org/educational_games/peace/
http://nobelprize.org/educational_games/all_productions.php?sort=games
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/34360360#34360360President Obama\'s Acceptance Speech for the Nobel Peace Prize
