For Teachers:
These organizations provide a variety of resources and services for educators who wish to globalize their classrooms. Some organizations offer both educator and youth programs.
Asia Society: Informative articles, updates on policy initiatives, resources for schools, and more are available here.
Common Core Standards: EGUSD: A informational district blog for parents and educators focused on the implementation of the CCSS
Focal Point Global: Facilitates connections between global issues and youth education through technological
collaboration and sharing. FPG provides creative and effective projects that connect, educate, and mobilize
youth to improve their communities and the world.
Global Connections and Exchange - IREX: Goals are to develop technology leaders and promote understanding and respect between the U.S., the Phillipines, and Vietnam.
Global Nomads Group: Fosters dialogue between the world's youth. Virtual exchange programs. Students collaborate on global issues.
Growing Up Global: Activities for exposing kids of all ages to the world around them.
iEARN: Safe, structured environment in which young people can communicate. Service-learning projects for educators and learners
Institute for Middle East Studies
Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots: Connects youth who share a desire to create a better world through service projects, campaigns, inspiring events and an interactive website. See this video for more information: http://youtu.be/5WkqMERnwXk
Peace Corps: Helps interested countries meet the need for trained volunteers. Aids in a better understanding between the U.S. and the people in the countries being served.
Primary Source: Primary Source promotes history and humanities education by connecting educators to people and cultures throughout the world. In partnership with teachers, scholars, and the broader community, Primary Source provides learning
opportunities and curriculum resources for K-12 educators. By introducing global content, it shapes the way teachers and students learn, so that their knowledge is deeper and their thinking is flexible and open to inquiry. I find this resource very useful.
Scoop.it: Curate your own online magazine. Choose articles, interactives, and videos with your own students in mind. For examples, see my online magazines, TJMS World History, TJMS United States History, Human Rights for Middle School Students, Globalizing Your Classroom, Historic and Current Global Events
Voice of Witness: a nonprofit book series that empowers those most closely affected by
contemporary social injustice. Using oral history as a foundation, the series depicts human rights crises around the world through the stories of the men and women who experience them.
World Wise Schools: Correspondence Match program that puts you and your class in touch with a currently serving Peace Corps Volunteer, lessons about cultures and countries worldwide, free cross-cultural publications, videos, stories, folk tales, classroom speakers, and more. The program is designed to broaden perspectives in culture and geography
and to encourage service.
WorldSavvy: Programs and services for teachers and students. Professional development, youth engagement, customized consulting, and resources
Asia Society: Informative articles, updates on policy initiatives, resources for schools, and more are available here.
Common Core Standards: EGUSD: A informational district blog for parents and educators focused on the implementation of the CCSS
Focal Point Global: Facilitates connections between global issues and youth education through technological
collaboration and sharing. FPG provides creative and effective projects that connect, educate, and mobilize
youth to improve their communities and the world.
Global Connections and Exchange - IREX: Goals are to develop technology leaders and promote understanding and respect between the U.S., the Phillipines, and Vietnam.
Global Nomads Group: Fosters dialogue between the world's youth. Virtual exchange programs. Students collaborate on global issues.
Growing Up Global: Activities for exposing kids of all ages to the world around them.
iEARN: Safe, structured environment in which young people can communicate. Service-learning projects for educators and learners
Institute for Middle East Studies
Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots: Connects youth who share a desire to create a better world through service projects, campaigns, inspiring events and an interactive website. See this video for more information: http://youtu.be/5WkqMERnwXk
Peace Corps: Helps interested countries meet the need for trained volunteers. Aids in a better understanding between the U.S. and the people in the countries being served.
Primary Source: Primary Source promotes history and humanities education by connecting educators to people and cultures throughout the world. In partnership with teachers, scholars, and the broader community, Primary Source provides learning
opportunities and curriculum resources for K-12 educators. By introducing global content, it shapes the way teachers and students learn, so that their knowledge is deeper and their thinking is flexible and open to inquiry. I find this resource very useful.
Scoop.it: Curate your own online magazine. Choose articles, interactives, and videos with your own students in mind. For examples, see my online magazines, TJMS World History, TJMS United States History, Human Rights for Middle School Students, Globalizing Your Classroom, Historic and Current Global Events
Voice of Witness: a nonprofit book series that empowers those most closely affected by
contemporary social injustice. Using oral history as a foundation, the series depicts human rights crises around the world through the stories of the men and women who experience them.
World Wise Schools: Correspondence Match program that puts you and your class in touch with a currently serving Peace Corps Volunteer, lessons about cultures and countries worldwide, free cross-cultural publications, videos, stories, folk tales, classroom speakers, and more. The program is designed to broaden perspectives in culture and geography
and to encourage service.
WorldSavvy: Programs and services for teachers and students. Professional development, youth engagement, customized consulting, and resources
For Students:
100 People: A World Portrait: View videos and read articles about global issues.
A Day in the Life of Ukraine: A collaborative writing project
Asia Society: Play games and read articles about your world
Gateways: Take a journey through the global issue of your choice
The Great Seed Search: Students learn that seed originate from countries around the world. As they learn where seeds come from, they also learn about the cultures of those countries.
Seven Ancient Wonders of the World: An interactive site
Student News Action Network: Join an international network of student journalists writing about global issues.
The Story of Human Rights: A Youth for Human Rights informational video
Ultimate History Quiz: Choose your level. Addicting!
What the World Eats: Check out what people around the world eat.
Where Children Sleep: Everybody sleeps. View pictures of a variety of children and their bedrooms.
A Day in the Life of Ukraine: A collaborative writing project
Asia Society: Play games and read articles about your world
Gateways: Take a journey through the global issue of your choice
The Great Seed Search: Students learn that seed originate from countries around the world. As they learn where seeds come from, they also learn about the cultures of those countries.
Seven Ancient Wonders of the World: An interactive site
Student News Action Network: Join an international network of student journalists writing about global issues.
The Story of Human Rights: A Youth for Human Rights informational video
Ultimate History Quiz: Choose your level. Addicting!
What the World Eats: Check out what people around the world eat.
Where Children Sleep: Everybody sleeps. View pictures of a variety of children and their bedrooms.