I walked five miles to school every day… up-hill… in the snow… without a coat… with a fifty pound back pack… and a broken leg. We have heard the cliché stories about how difficult it was to get to school. An examination of 18 photos Read More …
I see trees of green, red roses too I see them bloom for me and you And I think to myself what a wonderful world -Louis Armstrong You might be wondering… What planet does this person live on?! Why would they go around Read More …
As a global studies teacher you cannot possibly teach students about every country in the world. Or can you? With Geography Now!, you finally have a realistic chance of introducing students to every country in the world! Geography Now! is a You Tube channel with Read More …
When visiting Chicago you might see the Bean or ride the Ferris Wheel on Navy Pier, but don’t forget that Chicago is a multicultural city. Instead of checking out the “must-see” attractions take a different approach by exploring Chicago’s Chinatown. Not only will you eat Read More …
“Summer Wedding Hair Trends” “Review: The Winter Skin Edit” ‘Fashion and Tea” If you think I am reading these headlines in Cosmopolitian, guess again. Hello! Pakistan is a magazine that focuses on Pakistani food, beauty, fashion, and pop culture. I am always looking for ways Read More …
Travelers constantly yearn to explore different neighborhoods, try new foods, and see how people live. When you think about travel that way, you don’t necessarily have to travel very far to have a rewarding trip. Exploring the cultures within your country can also be an Read More …
Do you ever wish that you can show your students beautiful films that are both educational and emotionally meaningful? Jiro Dreams of Sushi fits the bill. On the surface it might not seem that Jiro Dreams of Sushi has anything to offer an academic Read More …
If you want students to truly understand and care about the experiences of others around the world, you need to make them feel something. Documentaries and even fictional movies can move students in a profound way. He Named Me Malala follows teenage activist Malala Yousafzai as Read More …
Not a week or let’s be honest a day passes without something in the news about North Korea. What do we really know about the so-called “hermit kingdom”? My students are always very interested in what life is like in North Korea. They are fascinated Read More …
When teaching about a complex continent like Asia with several regions, it can be difficult to know what to focus on. Do you focus on specific region in Asia? Culture? Current Events? History? Since you typically do not have all year to focus on one Read More …