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Hobbs, Elizabeth; Schisler, Laura; Pressley, Hugh; Smith, Walter – Technology and Engineering Teacher, 2021
Picture students huddled around a 3D printer in a middle school classroom. They gaze at the object being printed, and exclamations of, "Where is that flag from?" "What does that symbol mean?" and "Oh; I didn't think of that!" can be heard. These examples of observation, curiosity, and critical thinking are the elusive…
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Printing, Student Projects, Global Approach
Afrikanov, Lachezar – Online Submission, 2023
This book proposes an innovative theoretical and practical model to promote green education in primary schools, focusing on inspiring teachers to design and execute effective green education activities. This model was pilot-tested with over 60 teachers in Bulgaria, Romania, and Serbia. The book is divided into four chapters. The first examines the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Teachers, Conservation (Environment), Sustainability
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Waite, Kim – International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education, 2021
In our interconnected world, what does it mean to teach global environmental issues to young children? Using theoretical foundations from the social justice learning community and child-directed, inquiry-based learning best practices, this practitioner reflection details a seven-week, student-centered, interdisciplinary learning experience…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Social Justice, Inquiry, Student Centered Learning
Boss, Suzie; Krauss, Jane – International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), 2007
"Reinventing Project-Based Learning" offers educators an accessible guide for maximizing the benefits of project-based learning in today's technology-rich learning environment. This reader-friendly book speaks directly to educators, administrators, and professional development specialists who want to transform learning into a more active,…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Specialists, Global Approach, Instructional Design
Greicar, Stanley – 1983
This brief unit of study, which involves constructing large maps, is designed to study the role of North Dakota as a producer and exporter of goods. The following topics are included: (1) the unit objectives with nine questions for the students on consumers, products, and the development of export markets; (2) six steps outlining the procedures…
Descriptors: Exports, Global Approach, Guidelines, High Schools
Kronowitz, Ellen – 1984
This unit uses a learning center approach to helping elementary students learn about Israel. Following a rationale for implementing an interdisciplinary approach to global education, the unit discusses methodology and management of the program, which consists of seven independent learning centers and one library research center through which…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Discovery Learning, Educational Objectives, Elementary Education
International Understanding at School, 1982
Countries throughout the world have initiated Associated Schools Projects, intended to promote international understanding and peace at the elementary and secondary school levels. Activities of these projects are described by country. (RM)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Global Approach
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Norris, Darrell A. – Social Education, 1991
Describes a learning exercise to combine the goal of global understanding and appreciation with global knowledge. Suggests that students (1) take a systematic inventory of their personal possessions, (2) record the origin of each on a world map, and (3) analyze and discuss their findings. Reports results of student surveys listing origins and…
Descriptors: Geographic Concepts, Geography Instruction, Global Approach, Higher Education
Stapp, William B.; And Others – 1996
The Global Rivers Environmental Education Network (GREEN) has developed this manual of background information and activities for teachers and students who are interested in adding a cross cultural component to their watershed education program, or who wish to include an environmental context to their cross cultural experience. The instructional…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Cooperative Learning, Cultural Context, Elementary Secondary Education
Hassard, Jack; Weisberg, Julie – 1993
The teaching materials contained in this teacher's guide provide a framework for teachers in different cultures to engage their students in collaborative projects. The guide is divided into five parts. Part 1 introduces the Global Thinking Project. Three chapters provide an overview of the project, step-by-step procedures on using collaborative…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Class Activities, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning
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Traberman, Tama – Social Education, 1984
A global studies course focusing on the developing world uses computers to show middle school students how data can be used to understand phenomena. Students secure data for one or two countries and, using the programing language APL, create tables, make maps, visuals, and graphs, and manipulate computer-generated models. (RM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Data Analysis, Developing Nations, Global Approach
Levin, James A. – 1985
Educationally successful electronic network activities involving microcomputers and long-distance networks include a student newswire, joint social science projects, and joint science projects. A newswire activity, such as "The Computer Chronicles," can provide a wide range of audiences for writing, a functional environment for reading, and a…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Global Approach
Lovett, JoAnn – 1980
A yearlong social studies course which actively involved sixth graders in learning about economics is described. The plan of study was developed jointly by teacher and students. As they used the textbook "Regions of the World" by Lawrence Senesh, the students selected topics that lend themselves to applying economics. Each of these…
Descriptors: Awards, Course Descriptions, Course Evaluation, Cultural Awareness
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Gregg, Dennis; And Others – Social Studies Review, 1996
Describes a high school world history class field trip structured like a scavenger hunt. Following weeks of preparation the class journeyed to San Francisco (California) looking to answer the question, "What is Culture?" At various locations, the class conducted interviews, collected artifacts, and answered questions. (MJP)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Class Activities, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Context