Education
Education
“JWAC has made such a larger impact in my life. This club is a true light in my life and has helped me for many international relationships.”
– Nandini Potturi, 20 Under 20 Class of 2023
Student Resources
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COLLEGE (C)
AIESEC for Students and Recent Graduates – AIESEC is a great way to challenge yourself by interning and volunteering abroad. Not only do these programs expose students to real career experiences, but they also help students grasp a clearer view of the world and its cultures.
Boren Awards – Boren Scholarships allow U.S. undergraduate students to study languages critical to U.S. interests, including Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, and Swahili, in world regions underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Dollar Street: Gap Minder – Imagine the world as a street ordered by income. Everyone lives somewhere on the street. The poorest lives to the left and the richest to the right. Everybody else live somewhere in between.
DoSomething.org – One of the largest global organizations for young people and social change, our 3.8 million members tackle campaigns that impact every cause, from poverty to violence to the environment to literally everything else. Any cause, anytime, anywhere.
Earth Expeditions – Earth Expeditions are Miami University study abroad courses designed for people at all stages of their life and career who are looking for inspiring professional development opportunities while earning graduate credit. All courses engage with grassroots conservation and sustainability programs that are making a difference in Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.
Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics – The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity hosts a yearly essay scholarship competition regarding ethical issues.
Exchanges, Training, and Study Abroad – The U.S. Department of State sponsors multiple programs for educational, cultural, and professional exchanges across the world.
Fort Worth Sister Cities Emerging Leaders Network – The Emerging Leaders Network, informally known as the NET, is comprised of alumni from Sister Cities programs, university students and young professionals, ages 18 to 39, with an interest in all things international. The mission of the NET is to inspire relationship building and cultural understanding by actively engaging the next generation of decision-makers in government, business, service, education, and social and networking activities that develop international connections throughout the year.
Games for Change – Founded in 2004, Games for Change is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that empowers game creators and social innovators to drive real-world impact through games and immersive media.
Global Citizen – Global Citizen is an action platform dedicated to achieving the end of extreme poverty, powered by a community of millions of Global Citizens who believe in one world, one people – where everyone has an equal chance to thrive. Global Citizens take action to defeat poverty, demand equity, and defend the planet.
JET Programs USA – The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program has sent more than 70,000 global participants (including nearly 36,000 Americans) to work in schools, boards of education, and government offices throughout Japan. This is a unique cultural exchange opportunity to meet people from all around the world.
LendEDU – In May of 2019, The Student Loan Report merged into LendEDU. Because much of the content on The Student Loan Report was similar to LendEDU, we decided to consolidate the content so we could focus all of our resources and energy towards making LendEDU as useful as possible for our readers. If you were a previous reader of The Student Loan Report, we encourage you to check out LendEDU and see what this site has to offer. We have many tools, calculators, and other resources that can help you learn about financial aid including student loan debt.
Luce Scholars Program – The Luce Scholars Program is a nationally competitive fellowship program. It was launched by the Henry Luce Foundation in 1974 to enhance the understanding of Asia among potential leaders in American society.
National Geographic Photo Contest – Visual storytelling is the heart of National Geographic. Our photography contests feature images created by photographers from around the world, sharing visions that inspire, inform, and awe. Explore past contest winners and check back soon to join the next competition.
Organization for Youth Education & Development: Young Leaders Forum – Organization for Youth Education & Development (OYED) Young Leaders Forums are international networks of like-minded individuals who share an interest in strengthening intercultural relations within a region or country, or between particular regions or countries. The first young leader’s forum was developed in 2003 and aimed to improve relations between Canada and Germany. Over the last decade we have developed a broad range of forums focusing on diverse bi- and multi-lateral relationships within and between Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America.
Our World in Data – Our World in Data’s mission is to publish the “research and data to make progress against the world’s largest problems.” Poverty, disease, hunger, climate change, war, existential risks, and inequality: The world faces many great and terrifying problems. It is these large problems that Our World in Data focuses on.
Peace Corps Prep – Peace Corps Prep is a certificate program for undergraduates that centers on one empowering question: How can you prepare yourself to be the best Peace Corps Volunteer you can be? Upon completion of Peace Corps Prep, you will receive a certificate from the Peace Corps—and a competitive edge when applying for service.
PLURAL+ – PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival is a joint initiative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) that invites the world’s youth to submit original and creative videos focusing on the themes of migration, diversity and social inclusion.
Project Dragonfly – Housed at Miami University, Project Dragonfly is an education reform initiative with master’s degree programs in biology, graduate courses, learning media, public exhibits, and community partnerships across the U.S. and globally.
Rotary Youth Exchange – Rotary clubs host exchanges for students ages 15-19 in more than 100 countries. Long-term exchanges last a full academic year. Students live with more than one family in the host country and attend school there. Short-term exchanges last from several days to three months. They are often structured as youth camps, tours, or homestays that take place when school is not in session.
Social Progress Imperative Action Impact – The Social Progress Imperative is a global nonprofit based in Washington, DC, providing decision-makers and everyday citizens with the very best data on the social and environmental health of their societies and helping them prioritize actions that accelerate social progress. The Social Progress Index measures how well a society provides its people with the things they really care about. The result is a detailed assessment of what life is really like for everyday people that complements traditional measures of progress like GDP.
Sustainable Development Goals Interactive Map – Take a deeper look into the SDGs with this interactive map. Click on different countries to see how they are accomplishing each of the 17 goals.
The One Minutes Jr. – The One Minutes Jr. brings together youngsters all over the world for video workshops to make their voices heard. The one-minute video is a powerful format. Within the span of a single minute, anything is possible. The limited time frame forces the young filmmaker to think carefully about his or her idea, whether it’s a statement, an experiment, a short narrative, or a documentary.
United Nations Association of the United States of America – The United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) is a movement of Americans dedicated to supporting the United Nations. With over 20,000 members (60% under the age of 26) and more than 200 chapters across the country, UNA-USA members are united in their commitment to global engagement and their belief that each of us can play a part in advancing the UN’s mission and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
United Nations: Sustainable Development Goals – The Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we face, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice. Learn more and take action.
WE Charity – WE Charity is an international charity and educational partner. Our organization is unique in that it operates collaborative programs both domestically and internationally. In the US, Canada, and the UK, WE Schools is a year-long service-learning program that nurtures compassion in students and gives them the tools to create transformative social change.
World Walking App – World Walking invites you to find fun in fitness and reap the benefits of a healthier, active lifestyle. Walk around different cities during your daily routines!
Youth Mappers – Students and their faculty advisors in the US and in developing nations are invited to join YouthMappers, an international university consortium on Mapping for Resilience. Youth Mappers organize a global community of learners, researchers, educators, and scholars to create and use open geographic data that directly address locally defined development challenges worldwide.
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HIGH SCHOOL (H)
Affordable Colleges Online: Study Abroad Guide – This guide provides an in-depth look at what studying abroad is — where to go, what to study — as well as the financial factors to consider. Studying abroad can be a unique and fulfilling opportunity, but it can also be very costly. With this guide, we show students and their families that it’s possible to study abroad without breaking the bank.
ALA Girls Nation – Since 1947, ALA Girls Nation has provided aspiring young women leaders firsthand experience with practical insight into how the federal government works. Two participants per state, known as “senators,” are chosen to represent their respective state. For seven days, senators hold mock Senate sessions which require them to write, caucus, and debate bills; campaign for elected office; elect an ALA Girls Nation president and vice president; and work together to pass legislation.
American Foreign Service Association: High School Essay Contest – This contest is part of the AFSA’s goal to help you and other young Americans better understand how the men and women of the Foreign Service serve and defend our critical national interests around the globe, possibly leading many participants to consider international careers in service to our country. Participants are asked to write a 1000-1250 word essay on a specific topic. Please check out the website below for rules, guidelines, deadlines, and the upcoming topic.
Best Colleges: Guide to Study Abroad – Nearly 300,000 students study abroad every year, taking the opportunity to shape their education through immersion in other cultures. As exciting as the idea of studying abroad is, making this decision does merit a lot of questions from students and their families. We make the case for studying abroad by addressing common questions and concerns.
Bill of Rights Institute – The Bill of Rights Institute has thousands of resources and dozens of opportunities to support history and civics students. The Bill of Rights Institute’s Essay Contest challenges high school and middle school students to reflect on the civic values important to good citizenship. Additionally, the Constitutional Academy is a selective program which allows students to spend a week in Washington D.C. This trip is designed to facilitate discussion of American history and politics through the guidance of councilors and professors from local universities.
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs – The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ youth programs empower the next generation and establish long-lasting ties between the United States and other countries. Exchange programs focus primarily on secondary schools and promote mutual understanding, leadership development, educational transformation and democratic ideals.
CDC Museum Disease Detective Camp – CDC Museum Disease Detective Camp (DDC) is an interdisciplinary educational program organized by the CDC Museum. The DDC reflects the museum’s mission of educating the public about CDC’s work. Admission is open to high-school students during the summer before their junior or senior years. During camp students are immersed in the diverse field of public health.
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange – The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange scholarship is for motivated high school students who want to experience a culture and learn a language through a full immersion experience. Learn about German culture first-hand by living with a host family and attending a German high school.
Discover Diplomacy – A program of the U.S. Department of State, Discover Diplomacy aims to engage young people with the people, places, and issues related to current and past diplomatic efforts focused on the United States and various regions around the world. The page also features an explorer feature that allows students to search a world map for U.S. embassies located around the globe.
Dollar Street: Gap Minder – Imagine the world as a street ordered by income. Everyone lives somewhere on the street. The poorest lives to the left and the richest to the right. Everybody else live somewhere in between.
DoSomething.org – One of the largest global organizations for young people and social change, our 3.8 million members tackle campaigns that impact every cause, from poverty to violence to the environment to literally everything else. Any cause, anytime, anywhere.
Euro Challenge – You are warmly invited to participate in the Euro Challenge, an exciting competition based educational opportunity for 9th and 10th grade high school students to learn about the European Union (EU) and its single currency, the euro. Launched in 2006, this program, aligned to the Common Core, introduces students of global studies, world history or European studies to economics and offers a unique learning experience that moves them out of the classroom into the real world.
Fort Worth Sister Cities Youth Ambassadors – Youth Ambassadors from 8 – 12th grades represent Fort Worth and the USA in the cities visited while learning the importance of global volunteerism. Students also participate in monthly orientation meetings to prepare for the exchanges. The three exchange scholarships offered are the Yamada Emerging Leaders Scholarship, the Harashin Scholars, and the Partial Scholarships.
Games for Change – Founded in 2004, Games for Change is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that empowers game creators and social innovators to drive real-world impact through games and immersive media.
Global Citizen – Global Citizen is an action platform dedicated to achieving the end of extreme poverty, powered by a community of millions of Global Citizens who believe in one world, one people – where everyone has an equal chance to thrive. Global Citizens take action to defeat poverty, demand equity, and defend the planet.
Global Citizen Year – A Global Citizen Year re-imagines the transition into adulthood as what it has the potential to be: a transformation. Students find their Global Citizen Years life-changing, parents say they’re priceless, and top colleges call them preferable. GCY is looking for young people with exceptional passion and potential, and it works with each family to find ways to make the experience financially accessible.
Global Citizen Initiative – The GCI LEAD Challenge is an innovative and carefully curated virtual program for secondary school students from around the world focused on Leadership, Ethics, Advocacy and Design Thinking. GCI LEAD Challenge participants will gain the tools, resources and mindsets to be agents of positive change, empowered to advocate for themselves and their communities.
Global Oneness Project – Global Oneness Project is a free multimedia platform for educators and students designed to explore the deeper issues facing humanity. For grades 3-12, their stories and lessons encourage students to broaden their perspectives and worldviews while fostering inquiry, empathy, resilience, and a relationship with our planet.
Global School Net: Cyber Fair – Cyber Fair is the oldest and largest online educational event of its kind, bringing together more than 5 million students across 115 countries. Youth become community ambassadors by working collaboratively and creating digital stories to share what they have learned. Students evaluate each other’s projects by using a unique online evaluation tool.
Global Schools – Global School is an initiative of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, a global research and policy network launched by the UN Secretary-General to support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement. Global Schools’ mission is to create a world where every primary and secondary school student is equipped with the knowledge, values, and skills necessary for effectively responding to the greatest challenges of this century and shaping a sustainable and prosperous world.
Happy World Foundation – The Happy World Foundation connects students and professionals all over the world through several development and outreach programs. For high school students, they offer a Global Ambassadors Leadership Institute and International Service Learning Trips.
Heifer Ranch – The Heifer International Campus serves as the perfect volunteer opportunity for adults, families and school groups in downtown Little Rock. From our interactive exhibits right down to our fuzzy alpacas, we have something to offer guests of all ages. The campus features our Urban Farm, Village and headquarters building, and we offer programs and activities that teach about the global issues of hunger and poverty.
Kennedy-Lugar YES Abroad Program Scholarship – The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad Program offers scholarships to American high school students to spend a semester or an academic year abroad. Past destinations include Bosnia & Herzegovina, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Oman, Thailand, and Turkey.
Kidizenship – Kidizenship is a non-partisan, non-profit media platform for tweens and teens that reaches beyond the classroom, merging civics education with creative self-expression and community action. Kidizenship will convene respectful conversations and publish powerful content by and for young people about building a brighter future and an inclusive, just, and sustainable democracy.
Mix It Up at Lunch – A national campaign launched by Teaching Tolerance over a decade ago, Mix It Up at Lunch Day encourages students to identify, question and cross social boundaries.
National Geographic Student Expeditions – National Geographic offers summer travel programs that aim to inspire and educate high school and middle school students age 13 and older. We invite the next generation of explorers to set out into the field with our National Geographic Experts and knowledgeable Expedition Leaders on one of our immersive trips, held in destinations across the globe—from Alaska to Australia and beyond.
National Security Association – The National Security Association features many opportunities for high school students, from internships to the Gen Cyber summer camp to the Codebreaker Challenge.
National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) – The National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, provides merit-based scholarships for eligible high school students and recent high school graduates to learn less commonly taught languages in summer and academic-year overseas immersion programs.
NCTE: Achievement Awards in Writing Program – Achievement Awards in Writing is a school-based writing program established in 1957 to encourage high school students in their writing and to recognize publicly some of the best student writers in the nation. The National Council of Teachers of English recognize students cited as excellent writers by judges.
My Texas Future – My TX future is an organization dedicated to the establishment and creation of prosperous futures. This resource connects individuals with tools to find jobs, schools, and to help with financial assistance.
Our World in Data – Our World in Data’s mission is to publish the “research and data to make progress against the world’s largest problems.” Poverty, disease, hunger, climate change, war, existential risks, and inequality: The world faces many great and terrifying problems. It is these large problems that Our World in Data focuses on.
PLURAL+ – PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival is a joint initiative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) that invites the world’s youth to submit original and creative videos focusing on the themes of migration, diversity and social inclusion.
Population Education Video Contest – Population Education, a program of Population Connection, is the only national program with a strong emphasis on curriculum and professional development for K-12 educators that focuses on human population issues. Since 1975, the program has developed age-appropriate curricula to complement students’ science and social science instruction about human population trends and their impacts on natural resources, environmental quality, and human well-being.
Prudential Emerging Visionaries – Prudential Emerging Visionaries recognizes young people, ages 14 – 18, for their inspiring commitment to change. Those selected may qualify for up to $15,000 in awards, an all-expenses-paid trip with their parent or guardian to Prudential headquarters in Newark, New Jersey, and coaching and skills development to help take their initiative to the next level.
Rotary Youth Exchange – Rotary clubs host exchanges for students ages 15-19 in more than 100 countries. Long-term exchanges last a full academic year. Students live with more than one family in the host country and attend school there. Short-term exchanges last from several days to three months. They are often structured as youth camps, tours, or homestays that take place when school is not in session.
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards – The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the longest-running, most prestigious recognition program and the largest source of scholarship funds in the nation for creative teens. The Awards give creative teens opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication, and scholarships.
Social Progress Imperative Index Action Impact – The Social Progress Imperative is a global nonprofit based in Washington, DC, providing decision-makers and everyday citizens with the very best data on the social and environmental health of their societies and helping them prioritize actions that accelerate social progress. The Social Progress Index measures how well a society provides its people with the things they really care about. The result is a detailed assessment of what life is really like for everyday people that complements traditional measures of progress like GDP.
Southern Methodist University (SMU) Human Rights Summit – The Youth Summit is held annually in the summer. Participants learn powerful advocacy strategies and develop strong professional relationships through educational workshops, leadership exercises, and networking opportunities. The Youth Summit offers a rare opportunity for attendees to work with nationally recognized human rights scholars and advocates. Under expert guidance, each student group develops a project to be implemented at their high school over the coming year.
Sustainable Development Goals Interactive Map – Take a deeper look into the SDGs with this interactive map. Click on different countries to see how they are accomplishing each of the 17 goals.
Texas Council for Social Studies Student Scholarship – $2,000 Stephen Johnson Student Scholarship for graduating high school or college students pursuing a career teaching social studies.
The One Minutes Jr. – The One Minutes Jr. brings together youngsters all over the world for video workshops to make their voices heard. The one-minute video is a powerful format. Within the span of a single minute, anything is possible. The limited time frame forces the young filmmaker to think carefully about his or her idea, whether it’s a statement, an experiment, a short narrative, or a documentary.
True Size Of – Projecting the spherical globe onto a two-dimensional map creates tremendous distortions of either increasing or decreasing the true size of countries. The “True Size Of” is an app designed to show the true size of various countries.
Toshiba ExploraVision Program – The ExploraVision competition for K-12 students engages the next generation in real world problem solving with a strong emphasis on STEM. ExploraVision challenges students envision and communicate new technology 10 or more years in the future through collaborative brainstorming and research of current science and technology.
United Nations Association of the United States of America – The United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) is a movement of Americans dedicated to supporting the United Nations. With over 20,000 members (60% under the age of 26) and more than 200 chapters across the country, UNA-USA members are united in their commitment to global engagement and their belief that each of us can play a part in advancing the UN’s mission and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
United Nations: Sustainable Development Goals – The Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we face, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice. Learn more and take action.
Video Conferences Around the World – Video conferences are either 60 or 90 minutes long and facilitated by one of Generation Global’s trained experts in student dialogue. We offer video conferences for the age groups of both 13 to 14, and 15 to 17.
WE Charity – WE Charity is an international charity and educational partner. Our organization is unique in that it operates collaborative programs both domestically and internationally. In the US, Canada, and the UK, WE Schools is a year-long service-learning program that nurtures compassion in students and gives them the tools to create transformative social change.
World Walking App – World Walking invites you to find fun in fitness and reap the benefits of a healthier, active lifestyle. Walk around different cities during your daily routines!
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MIDDLE SCHOOL (M)
Bill of Rights Institute – The Bill of Rights Institute has thousands of resources and dozens of opportunities to support history and civics students. The Bill of Rights Institute’s Essay Contest challenges high school and middle school students to reflect on the civic values important to good citizenship. Additionally, the Constitutional Academy is a selective program which allows students to spend a week in Washington D.C. This trip is designed to facilitate discussion of American history and politics through the guidance of councilors and professors from local universities.
Dollar Street: Gap Minder – Imagine the world as a street ordered by income. Everyone lives somewhere on the street. The poorest lives to the left and the richest to the right. Everybody else live somewhere in between.
GEMUN (Global Elementary Model United Nations) – Global Elementary Model United Nations, or GEMUN, is an exciting opportunity for Dallas/Fort Worth elementary and middle school students to role-play as the assemblies of the United Nations. By role-playing delegates to the United Nations, young people from varied backgrounds learn about other countries, cultures, and international relationships, while developing a global perspective on real issues confronting the world community today and acquiring many transferable skills.
Global Oneness Project – Global Oneness Project is a free multimedia platform for educators and students designed to explore the deeper issues facing humanity. For grades 3-12, their stories and lessons encourage students to broaden their perspectives and worldviews while fostering inquiry, empathy, resilience, and a relationship with our planet.
Global Schools – Global School is an initiative of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, a global research and policy network launched by the UN Secretary-General to support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement. Global Schools’ mission is to create a world where every primary and secondary school student is equipped with the knowledge, values, and skills necessary for effectively responding to the greatest challenges of this century and shaping a sustainable and prosperous world.
Junior National Young Leaders Conference – The Junior National Young Leaders Conference: Foundations of Leadership I, a six-day Envision program in Washington, DC, is for middle school students who have demonstrated leadership potential, are mature and motivated to learn and excel, and desire the critical leadership skills needed for success.
Mix It Up at Lunch – A national campaign launched by Teaching Tolerance over a decade ago, Mix It Up at Lunch Day encourages students to identify, question and cross social boundaries.
National Geographic Student Expeditions – National Geographic offers summer travel programs that aim to inspire and educate high school and middle school students age 13 and older. We invite the next generation of explorers to set out into the field with our National Geographic Experts and knowledgeable Expedition Leaders on one of our immersive trips, held in destinations across the globe—from Alaska to Australia and beyond.
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards – The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the longest-running, most prestigious recognition program and the largest source of scholarship funds in the nation for creative teens. The Awards give creative teens opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication, and scholarships.
True Size Of – Projecting the spherical globe onto a two-dimensional map creates tremendous distortions of either increasing or decreasing the true size of countries. The “True Size Of” is an app designed to show the true size of various countries.
World Walking App – World Walking invites you to find fun in fitness and reap the benefits of a healthier, active lifestyle. Walk around different cities during your daily routines!
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (E)
GEMUN (Global Elementary Model United Nations) – Global Elementary Model United Nations, or GEMUN, is an exciting opportunity for Dallas/Fort Worth elementary and middle school students to role-play as the assemblies of the United Nations. By role-playing delegates to the United Nations, young people from varied backgrounds learn about other countries, cultures, and international relationships, while developing a global perspective on real issues confronting the world community today and acquiring many transferable skills.
Global Oneness Project – Global Oneness Project is a free multimedia platform for educators and students designed to explore the deeper issues facing humanity. For grades 3-12, their stories and lessons encourage students to broaden their perspectives and worldviews while fostering inquiry, empathy, resilience, and a relationship with our planet.
Global Schools – Global School is an initiative of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, a global research and policy network launched by the UN Secretary-General to support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement. Global Schools’ mission is to create a world where every primary and secondary school student is equipped with the knowledge, values, and skills necessary for effectively responding to the greatest challenges of this century and shaping a sustainable and prosperous world.
Mix It Up at Lunch – A national campaign launched by Teaching Tolerance over a decade ago, Mix It Up at Lunch Day encourages students to identify, question and cross social boundaries.
Trick or Treat for UNICEF – Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF began in 1950 as a way to help kids who need more than candy. Since then, children all over America have raised more than $170 million for the U.S. Fund for UNICEF.
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GLOBAL GAMES (G)
Birka: A Strategic Trading Game – In this trading game, students use marginal analysis to determine whether prospective trades will benefit them, probe constantly for mutually beneficial exchanges that remain to be exploited and bid more for cards that are relatively scarce.
EVOKE – Your mission is to practice your world-changing skills, right now, wherever you are, through ten missions. Each mission has three objectives. LEARN – Investigate our great challenges and share what you discover. ACT – Get out in the world. Do something small to help solve a real problem. IMAGINE – Unleash your creativity. Tell a story about the future you want to make.
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Educational Activities – Students assume the role “Chair of the Fed”, and the attempt to achieve full employment and low inflation. Other activities include Invest in What’s Next and a Personal Finance Lesson Plan.
Free Rice – Great website that quizzes students’ knowledge on capitals and country locations throughout the world. For every correct answer, students can feed hungry people around the world through the World Food Programme.
Frozen Price Game – This game demonstrates the advantages of price allocation over other methods.
Globle – Every day, there is a new Mystery Country. Your goal is to guess which country it is using the fewest number of guesses. Each incorrect guess will appear on the globe with a colour indicating how close it is to the Mystery Country. The hotter the colour, the closer you are to the answer.
Iced! I Can End Deportation – This 3D downloadable game teaches players about the nature of U.S immigration policy. Game players have to live the day-to-day life of an immigrant teen. The teens are constantly being chased by immigration officers, while making moral/consequential decisions and answering myth & fact quizzes about current immigration policies.
iCivics – Games concerning US government and civics, such as Argument Wars, Cast Your Vote, Crisis of Nations, and Win the White House.
Icons Project: Simulations – Students can engage in learning by exploring simulations of global topics. Sample simulation topics include “Crisis in North Korea”, “International Relations of Southeast Asia”, “European Union”, and “Green Trade and the WTO.”
Nobel Prize – Educational resources are made up of offerings for both students and teachers. They include animated games and easy to use Nobel Prize lessons.
OEC Tradle – A simple and fun game in which you guess a country based on the value and composition of a country’s exports. Created by the OEC and meant to help educate individuals on global trade.
Seterra – Learning geography doesn’t have to be boring. Do it the easy way with Seterra! In no time, you could learn to locate every single country in the world on a map. Seterra includes fun quizzes that help familiarize you with countries, capital cities, flags, rivers, lakes, and notable geological features.
Stop Disasters – A disaster simulation game from the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction.
The Ultimate Dialogue Adventure – The Ultimate Dialogue Adventure (UDA) is an immersive and fun way for young people to learn and practice the skills of dialogue, explore different perspectives and global topics, and build intercultural connections with peers from all over the world. Through this fun and interactive game, they will be awarded badges and certificates for completing learning on different topics, earn points on their way to becoming dialogue masters and discover ways in which they can use dialogue in real life.
World Maths Day – World Maths Day is an event created by 3P Learning, makers of Mathletics. To celebrate World Maths Day, we offer a celebratory in-class competition pack and free access to Mathletics for all schools across Europe, the Middle East and Africa schools with everything needed to celebrate World Maths Day in their classroom. Using the Live Mathletics platform, your students tested their speed and accuracy in arithmetic and numeracy skills in a series of head-to-head maths battles – and had a lot of fun doing it!
Worldle – A daily geography game where you guess the country from its shape and get clues with every attempt. Play daily or explore the archive.