Tools for the Global Classroom
We want to be able to spark our students' interest with fun and captivating activities. Visit this site, and help "...create #10Million globally competent youth by 2020!"The Newseum in Washington, DC has launched a new website - NewseumEd - that provides teachers and students access to more than 35,000 newspapers and other resources. Copy and paste the link--Check it out today! https://newseumed.org/
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The Peace Corps still does stellar work around the worldI just stumbled on a new resource- RPCV (Returned Peace Corps Volunteers) of Madison, Wisconsin. One of the many components of this organization is that it provides various tools to be used as ... teaching aid[s], introducing varied life styles, terrain, foods, occupations, and crafts from around the world. The calendar website has cultural information specific to each country, including, books, film, music, and food. Each year we provide Calendars to teachers who participate in Peace Corps’ Paul D. Coverdell World Wise Schools program.
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One of the best ways to teach our kids about others around the world is to put them in situations where they can meet others. Check out the following to help students come "face-to-face" with others across the world in a safe, and educational environment. Visit Global Nomads Group below |
A Pinterest account is a fun and easy web tool to use. Teachers can help their students create one (with parents' permission), or build one together as a class that all students can access. Check out the one below and suggest pins I can add.
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Apollo Middle School's Greg Ashley Memorial Scholarship Fund has provided the opportunity to help students take advantage of beyond-the-classroom experiences and that included People-to-People in Washington D.C. The organization, however, also has an international presence that reaches far beyond our borders. Check out the myriad ways they help students broaden their global awareness.
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