Global Education

Today’s interconnected world calls for understanding and appreciating diverse cultures. Our Global Education School Enrichment program for grades 6–12 helps students develop global awareness and citizenship skills through hands-on learning.

Using the nationally peer-reviewed Global Citizenship Curriculum, participants engage in interactive skill-a-thons, designed to celebrate diversity and foster critical thinking. This program equips youth with the knowledge and perspective they need to thrive in a culturally diverse, globally connected society.

This school enrichment program consists of 6 lessons and can be combined into 5 sessions, if needed:

• Lesson 1 - Language Recognition & World Demonyms - Students explore language, culture, and geography while building awareness and interest in global diversity.
• Lesson 2 - Learning English - Students learn about barriers to language learning, practice effective communication with non-native speakers, and appreciate the challenges faced by English language learners.
• Lesson 3 - Power Outage - Students learn about the importance of electricity, explore its main sources and global scarcity, and highlight everyday devices that depend on electrical power.
• Lesson 4 - Daily Tasks and Modern Conveniences - Students are introduced to different cultures through hands-on activities focused on daily tasks and household items.
• Lesson 5 - What is Beauty? - Students explore diverse cultural definitions of beauty and examine social constructs to build awareness and interest in global citizenship.
• Lesson 6 - Bread Taste Test - Students explore the cultural and nutritional importance of bread. They are introduced to different types and preparation methods, aiming to foster appreciation for global food diversity.

Reach

4-H school enrichment programs have already made a difference in classrooms across the state. Check out the map below to see where we’ve partnered with schools. Explore the locations to learn more about our growing reach and commitment to hands-on learning.

Audience

This school enrichment program is intended for middle school students in 6th through 8th grades and high school students in 9th through 12th grades.

Delivery

The WVU Extension will lead the adventures and bring materials for all the activities.

Time Commitment

Cost

The curriculum materials are FREE, and the Extension Office will provide any supplies needed to complete this project.

Education Standards

Middle School

• DSS.6-8.14: Acquire a Diverse and Knowledgeable World View
• Compare and contrast aspects of various communities and describe how these contribute to each individual’s perspective and worldview.
• Analyze factors that contribute to different social and world views.
• DSS.6-8.15: Interact Respectfully with Diverse Cultures
• Investigate methods for enhancing language proficiency and the ability to communicate effectively across cultural and linguistic boundaries.
• Describe global issues and events from perspectives of various individuals and groups to understand viewpoints other than one’s own.

High School

• DSS.9-12.14: Acquire a Diverse and Knowledgeable World View
• Investigate and explain how factors contribute to different social and world views.
• Describe how the characteristics of diverse world regions and individual communities contribute to varying world views.
• DSS.9-12.15: Interact Respectfully with Diverse Cultures
• Analyze language, behavior, and non-verbal communication cues to interact respectfully with diverse cultures.
• Analyze global issues and events to gain an understanding of others’ viewpoints.

How do I get this program into my classroom?

Our programs offer hands-on learning experiences that complement classroom instruction and engage students in meaningful ways. Are you ready to bring engaging, hands-on learning activities to your students? Please fill out our short interest survey to start the process. We’ll follow up to discuss options and tailor the program to your school’s needs.

Contacts

Tina Cowger

Extension Agent – 4-H Youth Development

304-367-2772
Tina.Cowger@mail.wvu.edu

About Tina Cowger

Jenny Murray

Associate Program Leader for 4-H Youth Development & WVU Extension Specialist – Positive Youth Development

304-293-7993
Jenny.Murray@mail.wvu.edu

About Jenny Murray

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