American Federation of Teachers, International Affairs Department,
555 New Jersey Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001; 202-879-4400.

In Our Own Backyard: The Hidden Problem of Child Farmworkers in America. Downloadable resource materials. Also available are a photo gallery, DVD, and a poster.

Lost Futures: The Problem of Child Labor. Contains a 16-minute video for middle school students that includes a short history of child labor in the United States, a description of the existence of child labor around the globe, including the story of Iqbal Masih, and how American schools have joined in the fight to end child labor. A teacher’s guide with background information, lesson plan suggestions, and additional resources accompanies the video.
Cost: $15 ($10 for AFT members).

 

International Center on Child Labor and Education

A resource Web site on international child labor issues dedicated to teachers, children, and youth.

ILO-IPEC's "Supporting Children's Rights Through Education, the Arts, and the Media (SCREAM)." A stop child labor education packet for 15 to 18-year-olds. Download here.

Safe Work/Safe Workers: A Guide for Teaching High School Students About Occupational Safety and Health. Developed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Education Development Center (EDC), the guide is applicable to all states. The guide and 13-minute video are available at cost from EDC 617-969-7100, ext. 2238.