how globally aware is your school? as you come in, please grab a post-it note and place it in the...
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As you come in, please grab a post-it note and place it in
the column you think best represents your school. Are your
students very globally aware, somewhat globally aware,
or not globally aware?
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www.world-affairs.org
Global Citizens in Action:Student Action Projects Bring the World to Your
School
October 12th, 2013WSCSS Fall Conference
Laura Adriance, Director of Youth ProgrammingAmy Lutterloh, Global Classroom Program Assistant
Visit us at http://www.world-affairs.org/programs/global-classroom/
Teacher Resources: http://www.world-affairs.org/teacher-resources/
Free 12-month Membership with the World Affairs Council *Includes discounted prices on programs
Teacher Workshops * Includes guest speakers, hands-on activities, a resource packet, dinner, and
clock hours
Bi-Weekly Global Classroom Newsletter *Includes information on upcoming workshops, teaching resources,
professional development opportunities, student opportunities, and more
Upcoming Teacher WorkshopsSyria on our Minds and
in our Classrooms
Date: Wednesday, October 16th, 2013Time: 5:00pm-8:00pmLocation: Seattle First Presbyterian Church (1013 8th Avenue, Seattle 98101)Cost: $30, includes 3 clock hours, resource packet, and Syrian food
Opportunities and Challenges facing Myanmar
Today
Date: Wednesday, November 20th, 2013Time: 5:30pm-8:30pmLocation: University of Washington-Seattle, Thomson Hall-Room 101Cost: $30, includes 3 clock hours, resource packet, and dinner
Register today! Visit http://www.world-affairs.org/calendar/
Teacher Leaders for Online ExchangeThe Teacher Leaders for
Online Exchange (TLOE) project is intended to increase the number of classrooms in Washington State that are engaged in online (or paper-based) exchanges, connections, or collaborations with classrooms in other countries. Examples of such connections might include:•Email pen pal relationships (or paper-based pen pal relationships)•Collaboratively building a website on a given topic•Completing a joint service project•Exchanging artwork, photography, or other student work on a given theme•Engaging in facilitated discussions or language practice via Skype or another platform
Visit http://www.world-affairs.org/programs/global-classroom/teacher-leaders-for-online-exchange/
EdSteps Global Competence Matrix
Asia Society’s Graduation Performance
System (GPS)
GPS is a set of frameworks and tools to help students
achieve global competence.
The Global Youth Leadership Initiative (GYLI) is a year-long program designed to encourage and assist high school students in learning about current global issues while developing leadership skills and raising global awareness among their peers.
Expert Speakers Career PanelLeadership Activities
Refugee Simulation ProjectConnect with International Visitors
Follow-up Activities
Global Awareness Projects
Four 10th grade students at STEM High
School in Redmond organized a school-
wide Global Awareness Week. They
coordinated lunchtime activities to address the issues of malaria,
human trafficking, clean water,
education, and refugees. They
reached an estimated 300 students with their awareness campaign.
Global Awareness Projects
Four 10th grade students at Issaquah
High School organized a bake sale
to raise awareness and funds for the
Marine Conservation Institute. They raised $273 and reached an estimated 70 people with flyers about the
issue of ocean life conservation.
Global Awareness Projects
Two 9th grade students from Bainbridge High
School organized a two-week book drive for the
International Book Project. Donation bins were placed at a local elementary school, the
high school, and the library. They collected
over 1,000 books which will be sent to
classrooms in need around the world.
They also created a short video to advertise their book drive to the
community.
Global Awareness Projects
Two 10th grade students from Eastlake High School organized a film screening of the documentary film Not
My Life which addresses the issue of
human trafficking. They held a panel
discussion afterwards and asked students to
answer reflection questions.
Approximately 15 students attended the
film screening and discussion.
Global Awareness Projects
Four students from Mercer Island High
School organized two 30-minute
presentations on water scarcity in
Kenya, featuring a speaker from
Women’s Enterprises International. Over
115 students attended the presentation and
many made donations to help fund the
installation of a water tank in Kenya.
Making the Headlines
Mercer Island students were featured in their local newspaper for their efforts to raise global awareness in their community about the lack of clean water in
third world countries.
• Planning ahead (esp. when getting speakers, planning a
larger event)
• Advertising (school announcements, social media, flyers,
etc.)
• Reasonable goal--smaller event, more in-depth vs. large
event
• Asking for support from teacher, WAC staff, and
community
• Check with school about regulations, permissions
• Staying organized
• Delegating tasks to group members
• Communication with group members
• Incentive to complete project (certificate)
• Taking on a large project, especially without
planning ahead
• Doing fundraisers/advertising at school (many
schools/districts have restrictions)
• Poor communication with group members
• Lack of a shared vision
• No accountability for sticking with deadlines
• Not believing that small actions make a big
difference
• Lack of outside encouragement or recognition
1. What service projects have you done?
2. What made these projects successful or not?
3. How did you integrate skills from Common Core
standards?
4. What are some potential action projects that could best fit
your goals for your students?
GYLI Resource Packet
GYLI Pinterest page
Year of Club Activities Packet
GYLI Facebook
Global Concerns Classroom
Free the Children/We Day
International Book Project
Oxfam Hunger BanquetAmnesty InternationalCARE