Global Collaborator 7d: Local and Global Issues (ISTE Standards for Students)

Summary

Students, captivated by sloths and their plight, delve into rainforest conservation. They form a 'Save the Sloths Club' to explore solutions for endangered species and environmental threats. Collaborating with the Sloth Institute, they learn about global efforts in education and preservation, realizing the power of collective action across diverse locations like Argentina, Costa Rica, South Africa, and Virginia Beach.

Takeaways

• 🌏 Students are encouraged to explore both local and global issues.
• 🔬 They use collaborative technologies to investigate solutions.
• 🌳 Students are particularly interested in rainforests and endangered species.
• 🦥 A focus on sloths due to the threats they face from human impact.
• 📚 Students are proactively researching and learning about sloths in their free time.
• 👩‍🏫 The teacher is inspired to take the students' learning to the next level.
• 🐾 The Sloth Institute is discovered as a potential partner for making a positive impact.
• 🏫 Educational institutions and sanctuaries offer programs for school collaboration.
• 🌐 The importance of adapting SD standards is highlighted for global collaboration.
• 🎓 The formation of a 'Save the Sloths Club' by students to take action.

Q & A

What are the students exploring in the script?

The students are exploring local and global issues, particularly focusing on rainforests and endangered species.

What specific animal did the students develop a strong interest in?

The students developed a strong interest in sloths.

What threats are sloths facing according to the script?

Sloths are facing a lot of threats due to negative human impact.

How did the students engage with the topic during their free time?

The students were writing about sloths and teaching the teacher about rainforest preservation during their free time.

What is the name of the organization the teacher found to further the students' learning?

The teacher found the Sloth Institute to further the students' learning.

What positive impact did the students aim to make?

The students aimed to make a positive impact for sloths and the rainforest.

What did the students form to take their learning further?

The students formed a club called 'Save the Sloths Club'.

Why are education programs important according to the script?

Education programs are important because they allow institutions and sanctuaries to collaborate with schools and emphasize the importance of education in preserving the environment.

What is the significance of the global collaboration mentioned in the script?

The global collaboration mentioned in the script signifies that people from different parts of the world are coming together to solve common environmental goals.

What does the script suggest for other teachers and school systems?

The script suggests that other teachers and school systems should adapt to standards that encourage collaboration with institutions for environmental education.

What role does education play in the context of this script?

In the context of this script, education plays a crucial role in raising awareness about environmental issues and motivating students to take action.