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Mathematics modeling in Global Issues sessions.

At the American International School Lusaka (Zambia), across the whole
high school, one hour a week is dedicated to global issues
discussion.   This can take the form of articles reading / round
tables, guest-speakers, develop new CAS/C&S projects, etc.  This
year a group of very talented students have started to approach this
session under a maths/sciences lens.  

Mathematics modeling in Global Issues sessions.

At the American International School Lusaka (Zambia), across the whole high school, one hour a week is dedicated to global issues discussion.   This can take the form of articles reading / round tables, guest-speakers, develop new CAS/C&S projects, etc.  This year a group of very talented students have started to approach this session under a maths/sciences lens.  

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Visiting Teachers from Mali connect with American PYP students and community for greater International Understanding

Developing pen pal relationships wasn't enough to really begin to understand similarities and differences between Kalanso School in Mali and Brandon School in Atlanta, Georgia.  So in an exchange program between the schools, two teachers from the Malian school traveled to Atlanta for a 5 week immersion experience in the Fall of 2008.  Students, teachers, as well as other community members gained a greater understanding and appreciation for the Malian people and culture, while the visiting teachers experienced American education and culture first hand.

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Two great websites for young people

Act Now provides young people with opportunities to learn about and take action on social issues that affect them and their community. Act Now responds to young people's need for relevant and reputable information on current social issues, and opens doors to exciting volunteer opportunites. www.actnow.com.au

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A school in Norway learns from its support of a school in Sierra Leone - service and language learning - Maria Teresa Julianello

Maria Teresa Julianello of Red Cross Nordic United World College describes how support for a school in Sierra Leone combines language and service learning in several of the community theme issues.

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