CLASSROOM IMPLEMENTATION
How to globalize your lessons...
1. Choose a standard.
2. Consider how to integrate global education.
3. Make lesson plan modifications.
Any unit can be globalized by adjusting the perspective and content. One approach is by using the Understanding by Design (UbD) model. You can create meaningful, productive lesson plans that will not only meet your local standards, but will also meet the global competencies. Below, I have developed example of a globalized unit and lesson plans, using current 5th grade curriculum, and adding a global perspective. You will find that both the local standards and the global competencies are met successfully. Click here to access my Unit Plan for Argument and Advocacy.
1. Choose a standard.
2. Consider how to integrate global education.
3. Make lesson plan modifications.
Any unit can be globalized by adjusting the perspective and content. One approach is by using the Understanding by Design (UbD) model. You can create meaningful, productive lesson plans that will not only meet your local standards, but will also meet the global competencies. Below, I have developed example of a globalized unit and lesson plans, using current 5th grade curriculum, and adding a global perspective. You will find that both the local standards and the global competencies are met successfully. Click here to access my Unit Plan for Argument and Advocacy.
Global competencies can be met by adjusting current standards and curriculum to become globalized lessons. Here is an example of how 5th graders can meet the following standard with a global focus:
MN Science Standard 5.4.4.1.1.
Humans change environments in ways that can be either beneficial or harmful to themselves and other organisms.
One way to address this standard globally, is to provide students with the local human impact on the environment, then also investigate how humans impact the environment globally. This can be done by using the currently adopted FOSS curriculum, and supplementing the FOSS Environments Unit with video clips or articles that encourage students to investigate the human impact on the environment around the world.
Two resources that I strongly recommend for this standard are https://www.greatbigstory.com/ for short video clips, and https://newsela.com/ to search for global articles that can be adjusted to your students' reading levels. Here are some videos and articles that can be used with this lesson:
Great Big Story videos:
https://www.greatbigstory.com/stories/living-in-hobbit-houses
https://www.greatbigstory.com/stories/japan-s-town-with-no-waste
https://www.greatbigstory.com/stories/fighting-for-zanzibar-s-sea-turtles
Newsela articles:
No part of the ocean untouched by humans, research says
The last stop on the ocean trash highway is a tiny Pacific Ocean island
Understanding tropical deforestation
This document is another example of how current curriculum standards can be globalized.
MN Science Standard 5.4.4.1.1.
Humans change environments in ways that can be either beneficial or harmful to themselves and other organisms.
One way to address this standard globally, is to provide students with the local human impact on the environment, then also investigate how humans impact the environment globally. This can be done by using the currently adopted FOSS curriculum, and supplementing the FOSS Environments Unit with video clips or articles that encourage students to investigate the human impact on the environment around the world.
Two resources that I strongly recommend for this standard are https://www.greatbigstory.com/ for short video clips, and https://newsela.com/ to search for global articles that can be adjusted to your students' reading levels. Here are some videos and articles that can be used with this lesson:
Great Big Story videos:
https://www.greatbigstory.com/stories/living-in-hobbit-houses
https://www.greatbigstory.com/stories/japan-s-town-with-no-waste
https://www.greatbigstory.com/stories/fighting-for-zanzibar-s-sea-turtles
Newsela articles:
No part of the ocean untouched by humans, research says
The last stop on the ocean trash highway is a tiny Pacific Ocean island
Understanding tropical deforestation
This document is another example of how current curriculum standards can be globalized.
At the elementary level, we are currently piloting Project-Based Learning (PBL) units at each grade level. At the fifth grade level, we are following the Buck Institute's Project Design Rubric, to provide an opportunity for students to investigate their essential question. This unit is currently being implemented and will be uploaded after the pilot team has collaborated, reflected and fine-tuned the components of it. In addition to addressing the current science standards, the project has been globalized.
CLASSROOM TOOLS
The following classroom tools are highlighted in the Unit plan and lessons provided. Click on the icon to be directed to the webpage.
Symbaloo is a great tool to group the technology resources that are used in class. Students only need the teacher's Symbaloo page to access all of the predetermined websites. They simply click on the tile and they will be redirected to the desired website.
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Google Classroom allows teachers to create, assign, and provide feedback on assignments. Students simply complete assignments and turn the work in a streamlined paperless method.
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Padlet is an application that allows teachers to create an online bulletin board to display information. Students are able to share their ideas with other in their classroom, and other students around the world.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 global goals set by the United Nations to be achieved in global partnerships by 2030. The World's Largest Lesson is a webpage of ready made lessons that introduce students to the 17 global goals, or SDGs. Lessons are organized by goal and age of students.
Skype allows classrooms around the world to make video and audio calls, and exchange chat messages. Mystery Skype is a tool used by many educators to help students develop communication skills while practicing geography skills.
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Local Global Resources
Click on the image to be linked to the organization's webpage for potential partnership with global projects.
Click on the image to be linked to the organization's webpage for potential partnership with global projects.
The Institute for Global Studies provides professional development for K-16 teachers. In addition, educators can access global studies themed lesson plans, websites and resources.
3M partners with schools, universities and other community organizations around the globe. K-12 programs include 3M TECH, 3M STEP, and 3M Visiting Wizards.
Little Free Library is a local nonprofit that inspires a love of reading, builds community, and sparks creativity by fostering neighborhood book exchanges around the world.
Medtronic works to create a better, healthier world for patients, communities, and the environment. Seek out an employee to share how Medtronic values sustainability and strives to make a positive societal impact, reducing their environmental impacts. Medtronic has a global workforce of 84,000 employees.
The Science Museum of Minnesota offers residencies and assemblies at your school. In addition, professional development and resources are offered to educators.
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Global Minnesota provides enriching educational opportunities for elementary and secondary teachers and students as well as various globally-focused events for the community.
International Project-based Learning Opportunities
ePals online global community allows teachers and students to connect directly through online delivery and share inter-culturally. It is essentially an online version of the old-fashioned pen pal idea. Students can connect safely and learn about each other and work on projects together. There are also lesson plans and other activities for teachers and students to utilize. ePals facilitates school-to-school partnerships that can be used for engagement and project-based learning. This media is an excellent venue for meeting all the global competencies.
People to People International is a free service that links middle and high school classrooms around the world to support pen-pal relationships among schools. They also emphasize peace and community service, which tie into a curriculum aimed at developing students as global citizens.
iEARN is a non-profit online learning community that connects students and classrooms around the world to connect and work together on learning projects. There are over 30,000 schools in more than 140 countries that work together on about 150 different projects to meet all age groups and curricula.
Beluga allows students to learn about and discuss each other's lives from anywhere.Teachers and students are able to create profiles to showcase their classroom, culture and community with the world. |
Pen Pal Schools is a program that offers various opportunities for students to interact with other students around the world in interdisciplinary lessons.
Empatico is a free tool that connects classrooms around the world. This website can help teachers cultivate necessary character skills, like kindness, empathy, collaboration, and critical thinking.
WorldWise Schools is a program through the Peace Corps that offers a host of resources and activities to teachers and students. Activities are focused on global learning and are drawn from the volunteers' personal experiences. These activities often form the base of unique project ideas on global issues that are both authentic and timely. All project ideas are created by Peace Corps volunteers in the field.