Global Connections
Teaching Methods to Explore Trade-offs and Dilemmas of Globalization
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:01pmAs the movement of people, capital, and ideas accelerates, students must critically evaluate the trade-offs and dilemmas of globalization in their roles as enlightened and engaged citizens in a democracy.
Pacific Island History: Concepts, Strategies, Topics, and Resources
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:01pmUsing primary sources, multimedia, and secondary readings, attendees will be given curricular materials that will help them integrate the unique aspects of the islands into their social studies courses.
From Chernobyl to Fukushima: Lessons Not Learned
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:01pmComparing the human experience in the aftermath of the nuclear disasters at Chernobyl and Fukushima suggests there are many lessons about global interdependence that we failed to learn.
Exploring the Future through the Lens of Current Events
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:01pmLearn about a new website created by GSB teachers: a living 'online textbook' for teaching current events or a futures course. Our 'History of the Future' course will be discussed.
Becoming Integrated Thinkers: Cases from Elementary Classrooms
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:01pmThrough the discussion of case studies from six elementary teachers' classrooms, the participants will obtain insights and strategies for authentic integration in social studies.
Global Classroom Connections: From Bold Goals to Nuts and Bolts
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:01pmAre you ready to get students communicating with peers across the globe? A panel of experienced teachers and a handy packet will help you select a project and get started.
Fostering Global Citizenship Identity Development through Service Learning
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:01pmService learning is a tool to leverage the lessons of global citizenship outside the classroom. This poster presentation will detail a character-building experience in which GC students worked with refugees.
Mao to Now: What Students Need to Know about China
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:00pmNot to know China is no longer an option. What are the key ideas students need to know about this complex and dynamic country today? Primary sources/lesson plans/articles provided.
From Pirates to Piracy: Exploring Global Interdependence throughout History
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:00pmWas Jack Sparrow the only pirate? In this session,United States and World History, Economics, and Government Teachers will take an exciting journey, exploring global trade, both legal and illegal.
Children as "Solutionaries": The Impact of Inquiry-Based, Environmental Education
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:00pmUsing authentic work samples, instructional footage, and interviews, the results of a multi-region, environmental curriculum pilot on children's understanding of sustainability and their roles as “solutionaries†will be explored.
