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We are a team of teachers at a NYC high school looking to bring some experts/digital mentors into our classroom to help us better understand the effects of globalization. The students would like to interview these experts (via Skype), students, pr
I am a grade 2 teacher in the USA who is looking to connect with another grade 2 classroom to take part in a collaborative project. We would like to compare symbols, government and culture. We are interested in having students share information rega
Read more…My World History class of 11th and12 graders will begin a unit on the 15th century when we return from break in late March. Our starting point will be reading selections of John Thorton's Africa and Africans in the Making of the Atlantic World. My st
Read more…The grade 8 students at the Calgary Science School (Alberta, Canada) are currently working on a large scale project dealing with the concept of WORLDVIEW, part of the Grade 8 curriculum in Alberta. As part of their study of worldview, the students ha
Read more…Has anyone used Wanzuzu? It is a simulated village for students to visit to solve real world solve problems. Enhance the challenges from the Wanzuzu experience with additional resources and teaching suggestions from World Wise Schools.
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Several new videos and slideshows focus on global issues, featuring volunteers addressing environmental concerns around the world, from Cape Verde to Palau. Lesson plans provide an interdisciplinary approach to real-world problems: students can pract
Read more…Hi, Global Education Collaborative members, Happy New Year! I thought you all might be interested to know that the opening of the 2010 HASTAC/MacArthur Foundation Digital Media and Learning Competition is fast approaching. I have posted the call be
Read more…We are a middle school grade 7-8 French Class located in NJ, USA. We are looking to connect with another French/English speaking class. Our students are looking to develop their French language skills. We would like to communicate with a English spe
Read more…This project is designed for 5th and 6th grade students studying US geography and history. Using Elluminate, students are able to meet other students while learning about different parts of the US! Prior to the webinar each classroom will create a pr
Read more…Hi everyone, I teach 3rd grade in Connecticut. I have done a few collaborative projects in the past and am hoping to build on past experiences. This year I am hoping to do a collaborative project about rainforests with schools in Belize and Costa R
Read more…On Friday, February 19th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST, MAGPI is
sponsoring an international videoconference and webcast to help raise
awareness and financial support for victims of the Haiti earthquake.
We’re working to line up some phenomenal speaker
Marilyn Singer wrote a children's book "On The Same Day In March" that describes the weather and climate for countries around the world. I would like to give elementary classrooms an opportunity to compare the climate and weather in your area with ot
Read more…I am working with a 5th grade teacher and her class on a school-year-long unit concerning global awareness. Our end goal for this project is for the students to be able to find global connections with other students by recognizing similarities and th
Read more…Marilyn Singer wrote a children's book "On The Same Day In March" that describes the weather and climate for countries around the world. I would like to give elementary classrooms an opportunity to compare the climate and weather in your area with ot
Read more…Hello Teachers,
I am seeking elementary and junior high schools who are interested in joining a pen pal program with students in Kenya. The age group we work with are 5-7 years old and 8-12 years old. The students write letters and share poetry,
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