Global Projects
Looking at expanding your learning spaces through Global Citizenship Education? Join Global Education Alaska, and educators around the world, in any of the engaging and connective projects. Together, we will develop young global citizens who learn about the world, understand perspectives in the world, connect with the world, and take action to make the world an amazing place for all humans.
International Dot Day: Each year in September we connect to share how we will make our mark on the world and celebrate creativity, collaboration, and connecting.
Participate in Sustainable Development Goal #16 Peace and Justice
Each year on September 21, citizens around the world engage in the United Nations International Day of Peace. Learn how to participate here.
Virtual Session with Alaska!
to have students learn all about their unique state? Learn all about life, landscape, and culture directly from MC the Global Librarian. Send me an email.
In October/November, join schools and students all across the country in learning about the impacts of recycling in our country and around the world. In honor of America Recycles Day, use this slidedeck to teach your students. You can get involved with Trick or Trash by Rubicon and get free materials sent to you to help your students understand how to help the planet through their actions while addressing Sustainable Development Goals 6, 12,13, and 14.
Participate with students all over the world in our global Flipgrid projects; students share their voices and connect. Check out the topics and jump right in. Learn and share about each other as we all become global citizens.
January
Participate in this global phenomenon to celebrate and practice kindness all over the world. There are lots of resources and opportunities to engage at the school level and invite students to take the practice of kindness home and into the community. Click here to find out more and sign up for free!
Speaking of Kindness.... Use The Great Kindness Challenge to tie in Martin Luther King, Jr. with these slide decks for K-3 and for 3rd grade on up.
World Read Aloud Day February
Participate in this global phenomenon to celebrate literacy across the world. Learn more about Scholastic's materials for World Read Aloud Day and Lit World's comprehensive materials and resources.
Ongoing Global Projects & Learning
Join Pen Pal Schools as they embrace Global Citizenship Education through global projects and independent learning for students ages 7+. Have young students? Do a pen pal schools project together, as students answer the prompts with your written assistance or use voice assisted technology. This is Global Education Alaska's favorite global project learning platform!
Have an idea for a global project or are you a part of a global project you would like to share or gain participants, tell us about it!
