Each group had to search out resources needed for their own populations, then decide what was left over for trade purposes. Students learned that richer nations needed to help poorer nations to survive. The organizations awarded an honorable mention to Ellen Hedani, a sixth-grade teacher at Iroquois Point School. Students in Hedani's class used maps and information from the Internet to locate foreign destinations, then created travel packets including passports, visas, vaccination information, money exchange information, accommodation plans and travel plans. The organizations also awarded a special mention to Maryknoll High School, which has graduation requirements, courses and activities designed to incorporate global learning.
Students participate in cultural events, travel abroad or serve as host to foreign students.
Student volunteers have traveled to the Marshall Islands to live with local families and tutor local children in English and math skills, principal Andy Corcoran said. The public is invited to join the evening forum. It will feature experts in the environment, health and outer space. Other activities have also been planned, including a speakers bureau on global issues available to classroom teachers. Click on education.