As you come in, please grab a post-it note and place it in

the column you think best represents your school. Are your

students very globally aware, somewhat globally aware,

or not globally aware?

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www.world-affairs.org

Global Citizens in Action:Student Action Projects Bring the World to Your

School

October 12th, 2013WSCSS Fall Conference

Laura Adriance, Director of Youth ProgrammingAmy Lutterloh, Global Classroom Program Assistant

Visit us at http://www.world-affairs.org/programs/global-classroom/

Teacher Resources: http://www.world-affairs.org/teacher-resources/

Free 12-month Membership with the World Affairs Council *Includes discounted prices on programs

Teacher Workshops * Includes guest speakers, hands-on activities, a resource packet, dinner, and

clock hours

Bi-Weekly Global Classroom Newsletter *Includes information on upcoming workshops, teaching resources,

professional development opportunities, student opportunities, and more

Upcoming Teacher WorkshopsSyria on our Minds and

in our Classrooms

Date: Wednesday, October 16th, 2013Time: 5:00pm-8:00pmLocation: Seattle First Presbyterian Church (1013 8th Avenue, Seattle 98101)Cost: $30, includes 3 clock hours, resource packet, and Syrian food

Opportunities and Challenges facing Myanmar

Today

Date: Wednesday, November 20th, 2013Time: 5:30pm-8:30pmLocation: University of Washington-Seattle, Thomson Hall-Room 101Cost: $30, includes 3 clock hours, resource packet, and dinner

Register today! Visit http://www.world-affairs.org/calendar/

Teacher Leaders for Online ExchangeThe Teacher Leaders for

Online Exchange (TLOE) project is intended to increase the number of classrooms in Washington State that are engaged in online (or paper-based) exchanges, connections, or collaborations with classrooms in other countries. Examples of such connections might include:•Email pen pal relationships (or paper-based pen pal relationships)•Collaboratively building a website on a given topic•Completing a joint service project•Exchanging artwork, photography, or other student work on a given theme•Engaging in facilitated discussions or language practice via Skype or another platform

Visit http://www.world-affairs.org/programs/global-classroom/teacher-leaders-for-online-exchange/

EdSteps Global Competence Matrix

Asia Society’s Graduation Performance

System (GPS)

GPS is a set of frameworks and tools to help students

achieve global competence.

The Global Youth Leadership Initiative (GYLI) is a year-long program designed to encourage and assist high school students in learning about current global issues while developing leadership skills and raising global awareness among their peers.

Expert Speakers Career PanelLeadership Activities

Refugee Simulation ProjectConnect with International Visitors

Follow-up Activities

Global Awareness Projects

Four 10th grade students at STEM High

School in Redmond organized a school-

wide Global Awareness Week. They

coordinated lunchtime activities to address the issues of malaria,

human trafficking, clean water,

education, and refugees. They

reached an estimated 300 students with their awareness campaign.

Global Awareness Projects

Four 10th grade students at Issaquah

High School organized a bake sale

to raise awareness and funds for the

Marine Conservation Institute. They raised $273 and reached an estimated 70 people with flyers about the

issue of ocean life conservation.

Global Awareness Projects

Two 9th grade students from Bainbridge High

School organized a two-week book drive for the

International Book Project. Donation bins were placed at a local elementary school, the

high school, and the library. They collected

over 1,000 books which will be sent to

classrooms in need around the world.

They also created a short video to advertise their book drive to the

community.

Global Awareness Projects

Two 10th grade students from Eastlake High School organized a film screening of the documentary film Not

My Life which addresses the issue of

human trafficking. They held a panel

discussion afterwards and asked students to

answer reflection questions.

Approximately 15 students attended the

film screening and discussion.

Global Awareness Projects

Four students from Mercer Island High

School organized two 30-minute

presentations on water scarcity in

Kenya, featuring a speaker from

Women’s Enterprises International. Over

115 students attended the presentation and

many made donations to help fund the

installation of a water tank in Kenya.

Making the Headlines

Mercer Island students were featured in their local newspaper for their efforts to raise global awareness in their community about the lack of clean water in

third world countries.

• Planning ahead (esp. when getting speakers, planning a

larger event)

• Advertising (school announcements, social media, flyers,

etc.)

• Reasonable goal--smaller event, more in-depth vs. large

event

• Asking for support from teacher, WAC staff, and

community

• Check with school about regulations, permissions

• Staying organized

• Delegating tasks to group members

• Communication with group members

• Incentive to complete project (certificate)

• Taking on a large project, especially without

planning ahead

• Doing fundraisers/advertising at school (many

schools/districts have restrictions)

• Poor communication with group members

• Lack of a shared vision

• No accountability for sticking with deadlines

• Not believing that small actions make a big

difference

• Lack of outside encouragement or recognition

1. What service projects have you done?

2. What made these projects successful or not?

3. How did you integrate skills from Common Core

standards?

4. What are some potential action projects that could best fit

your goals for your students?

GYLI Resource Packet

GYLI Pinterest page

Year of Club Activities Packet

GYLI Facebook

Global Concerns Classroom

Free the Children/We Day

International Book Project

Oxfam Hunger BanquetAmnesty InternationalCARE