Resourceful Cities

Balancing what we consume, where it

comes from, and where it goes

Global Scholars is sponsored by Global Cities, Inc.

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Global Scholars First Steps

This year, you will exchange ideas with international peers in the Global Scholars e-classroom.
Only Global Scholars teachers and students can communicate in the e-classroom, so you will need
a username and password to log in and write posts. Your teacher will give you your e-classroom
information. Write it down here or somewhere else where you won’t lose it.

Your e-Classroom Information

Collaboration:

Username:

Password:

To log into the e-classroom, visit learn.globalcities.org

Decode Global Scholars Usernames

Every Global Scholar has a unique username that
includes their city, school, first name, and first letter of
their surname. Look at Nina’s username below. When
you see posts from your peers, check their usernames to
learn where they live.

London.MS34 NinaM

City School First name, first letter of surname

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Introduction to Global Scholars

Welcome to Global Scholars! As a Global Scholar, you are part of an international community of
students. Each of you has a unique perspective because of where you live, your experiences, and
your culture. This year you will communicate with your peers around the world to share these
unique perspectives and learn about consumption in our cities.

In Unit 1, you will meet your international peers and learn how to exchange perspectives in the
Global Scholars e-classroom. Later, you will explore questions like: What do I consume in my daily
life and how much of what I use do I throw away? Are products sustainably made, used, and
disposed of in my community? What can we do to reduce how much we consume and throw away
in our cities and around the world?

At the end of the year, you will decide how to take action and share what you have learned with
your local community. When Global Scholars work together to take action, we make a big impact
on the world we share!
Global Scholars is sponsored by Global Cities, Inc.
© 2020 Global Cities, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Vocabulary
COLLABORATION (noun)
A group of people working together on the same project.
Example: In Global Scholars, students around the world learn together in a collaboration.

COMMUNITY (noun)
A group of people who live, work, or learn together.
Example: The students at my school are a friendly community and help each other.

CULTURE (noun)
The beliefs, customs, arts, and other shared characteristics of a group of people.
Example: When I travel to a new country, I like to learn about new cultures.

E-CLASSROOM (noun)
Global Scholars’ secure online space where students from different cities learn and share ideas.
Example: Global Scholars students post messages in the e-classroom.

INTERNATIONAL (adjective)
Happening between two or more countries.
Example: Global Scholars e-classroom collaborations are international because they include students
from many countries, such as India, Japan, South Africa, Spain, and the United States.

PEER (noun)
A person who is similar to you in age or experience.
Example: The students in your class and in Global Scholars classrooms around the world are your
peers.

PERSPECTIVE (noun)
The way a person understands the world because of their experiences, beliefs, and cultures.
Example: My friend and I have different perspectives about schooling because we grew up in different
cities.

! VOCABULARY CHALLENGE
Choose the vocabulary word above that best fits in each blank. You might have to change the
word slightly so that it makes sense.

Welcome to the Global Scholars ! Your class will be part of a of

classrooms from cities around the world. You will share ideas with your peers online in
the . You will hear different from with diverse ,
values, and beliefs.

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The Global Scholars Community

Global Scholars work together in an
online community with classes from
different cities around the world. This is
called a collaboration. Every week, you
will share posts, replies, or projects in the
e-classroom discussion boards to learn
about each others’ cities, investigate
important issues, and take action to
improve your local communities.

Research: Where in the World?

Your teacher will tell you the cities that are in your collaboration. Locate the cities on
a map. Below, write the country and continent where each city is located.

City, Country, Continent:

Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America

! CHALLENGE
Do online research to learn
more about the cities in your
collaboration. Find information
about the language, population,
and famous places in each city.

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The Global Scholars Pledge

The Global Scholars Pledge is a promise you make to yourself, your classmates, and your international peers.
When you sign the pledge, you show that you understand what it means to be a responsible member of this
special community.

As a Global Scholar:
I am part of a community of Global Scholars around the world.

I have access to the Global Scholars e-classroom where I will:

COMMUNICATE online with my peers in other cities and countries.

TEACH others about myself, my city, and my culture.

LEARN about other people, cities, cultures, and perspectives.

RESPECT the ideas, opinions, and beliefs of others.

CREATE digital projects and presentations.

UNDERSTAND how local actions impact global issues.

Add your own line to the pledge:

Signature:

Date:

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Join the e-Classroom

This week, you will write to your international peers in the e-classroom. To get ready, discuss how
to be safe and responsible online.

Internet Safety Agreement

The internet is a great tool to learn, communicate, and connect with the world. It
is important to use it safely, honestly, and respectfully. Read and sign the Internet
Safety Agreement before you say hello to your international peers in the first
e-classroom discussion board.

1. Protect your privacy.

Students and teachers around the world read the Global Scholars discussion boards. Never share
personal information such as your surname, passwords, social media and gaming information,
home address, email address, or phone number.

2. Zero tolerance for cyberbullying.

It is unacceptable to use negative language, argue, threaten, or tease anyone online. Choose your
words carefully.

3. Plagiarism is unacceptable.
Plagiarism—copying other people’s words or ideas without giving credit to the author—is
unacceptable. Cite the author and website for all the information you share.

4. Check your sources.

Not everything you read on the internet is true. A trustworthy website names the author or
organization, and has clear and well-written information. If you aren’t sure, try to find the same
information from another source.

5. Tell an adult.
If you see anything online that makes you uncomfortable, tell your teacher or another adult you
trust immediately.

6. Do not talk to strangers.

You should not communicate online with anyone outside of Global Scholars during program time.

Add your own internet safety suggestion:

Signature:

Date:

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Learn More: The Global Scholars Discussion Cycle

As part of the Global Scholars community, you will have many opportunities to communicate with your
international peers in the e-classroom discussion boards. After each workbook activity, you will post your
ideas and questions in the e-classroom. Your international peers will reply to you. They will also look for
replies from you. You will repeat this discussion cycle in every Global Scholars unit this year. This means
you will be able to exchange perspectives with international peers in all the cities in your collaboration!

What do you hope to learn from your international peers in the e-classroom this year?

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Global Discussion: Say Hello

The Say Hello discussion is your first opportunity to share your perspective with
your international peers. Discuss your ideas, then write your draft. Review your
draft with your teacher, then log in to the e-classroom to post your work. Add photos
to illustrate your ideas.

In your post: 1. Share your first name and the name of your school and city. Remember the
Internet Safety Agreement: Do not share your surname in the e-classroom.
2. What do you want peers to know about your school and neighborhood?
3. What do you want peers to know about your city?
4. What do you want to know about your international peers? Ask your peers
a question.

Subject

Click the photo icon

to add a photo.
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Hi everyone,
My name is and I live in .
Something I want you to know about my school is

Something I want you to know about my neighborhood is

Something I want you to know about my city is

(Ask your peers a question.) ?

Sincerely,

Upload a File

Post Save Draft Cancel

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e-Classroom Post Checklist

Check your work before you share it in the e-classroom discussion boards. Exchange drafts with a classmate.
Check each other’s posts to make sure they include everything on the checklist below. Remember to ask your
teacher to review your draft before you post it online.

Does the post:

Answer every question?

Use complete sentences?

Ask a question?

Include a photo?

Make a connection to your

life, experiences, or ideas?
What can you do to make the post
even better?

Recognize Perspectives
Each of us understands the world differently based on how and
where we grew up, what we experience each day, and the ideas
we have heard. The way we understand the world is called a
perspective.

Look at the picture to the right. What do you see? Share your
answer with a classmate, then discuss the questions below:

“Did you both see the same thing or different things?” Jastrow, J. (1899). The mind’s eye.
“Is there only one correct perspective?” Popular Science Monthly, 54, 299-312.

“Why do you think some people see the picture differently?”

A perspective is not just what you see with your eyes. It is your experiences, opinions, and beliefs, too.
In the e-classroom, your international peers may have different perspectives than you. Why do you think
that is? How do you think your peers’ perspectives might be similar to yours?

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Be a Global Communicator
As a Global Scholar, you will read and reply to posts from international peers in
the e-classroom discussions. Some of the experiences and perspectives your peers
share will be similar to yours. Others might be new and unfamiliar.

When someone shares an experience that is unfamiliar, at first you might think it’s
strange. Remember, what is familiar to you might be unfamiliar to another person, and
what is familiar to another person might be unfamiliar to you. When something is new
or unfamiliar, do research and ask questions to learn more.

Discuss: Reply to Peers

!
Log in to the e-classroom and read the Say Hello posts from
your international peers. With your class, discuss the posts CHALLENGE
using the questions below.
Do you remember how to

“ ”
decode Global Scholars
What similarities do you notice between you and your peers? usernames? Practice with

“ ”
these:
What do you notice that is new or unfamiliar? 1. Pavlodar.Gym13 NurZ

“ ”
2. Medellin.IES64 JuanaL

Why do you think people have different perspectives?

“ What did you read that you would like to learn more about?
”
Listen and Read Actively
We listen and read to learn from others and to show respect. To
listen or read actively, focus on what a person says or writes. Ask
questions. Active listeners and readers can repeat what they heard
in their own words. It helps them make sure they understand.

As you discuss with your classmates, use the phrases below:

“You said...which makes me wonder...” “What you said makes me think of...”
“Can you tell me more about...” “A question I have about what you said is...”
“I want to add to what you said about...” “What you said about...made me change my idea
about...because...”
You can also use these phrases when you reply to your international peers in the e-classroom.

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Read and Reply: Say Hello

Return to the Say Hello discussion and read posts from your international peers.
Remember to check their usernames to know what city they are in. Find a post that
does not have replies yet and write a reply. Ask your teacher to review your draft
before you post it online.

In your reply: 1. Respond to your peer’s question.

2. What did you learn from your peer?
3. What is similar about you, your schools, or your cities?
4. What did you read that was new or unfamiliar? Ask a question to learn
more.

Reply: Add subject line Add attachment Use rich text editor

Dear ,
It is nice to meet you! To answer your question,

You taught me that

Something similar about (us/our schools/our cities) is

(Ask your peer a question.)

?
Sincerely,

Submit Reply Save Draft

Continue the Conversation

Check your own post. Did any of your international peers reply? Answer any
questions they asked you. You can also ask other questions to learn more.

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Digital Project: Meet the Global Scholars

Every Global Scholars unit ends with a digital project that is shared with international
peers in the e-classroom. For Unit 1, work with your class to create a video that
introduces your school, city, and perspectives. Your video can be as short as one
minute or as long as three minutes. Follow the Design Map steps to stay organized.

In your Meet the Global Scholars video:

Introduce your class, school, and community.

Describe life in your city.
Share what it means to be a Global Scholar.
Tips
Think of creative ways you can
share information in your Meet the
Global Scholars video. Some ideas
are below.

Perform a skit.
Write a song or poem.
Interview people.
Give a tour.
Create an animation.

The Design Process

Inventors, artists, engineers, and designers use a
design process when they create. Throughout the
year, you will create solutions for a better world.
You will use the Global Scholars design process to
help you! The six steps of our design process are in
the Design Map. You will see a Design Map at the
beginning of every digital project.

Some steps in the process can repeat because you

will improve your solutions with new perspectives
you receive from your peers. Mistakes are also an
important part of the design process. Mistakes help
you learn and discover new ways to do things. Some
of the best inventions started out as mistakes! Share
every idea, no matter how unusual it seems. You
never know what surprising discoveries you will
make!

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Brainstorm
The first step of your project is to brainstorm ideas. When you brainstorm,
think of as many ideas as you can, as quickly as you can. Remember, all ideas
are good to share. With your class, brainstorm answers to the questions
below. You can record your ideas on a brainstorm map.

1. What places in your school and city will you show in your video? What
is most interesting to share with your international peers?
2. How can you describe life in your city?
3. What does it mean to be a Global Scholar?

Encourage Wild Ideas!

When you brainstorm, there are no bad ideas. Think big! Write down all your ideas, no matter how wild they may
seem. Then, organize your ideas into groups. Use the boxes below to group similar ideas together. You can also
create a new category for other wild ideas.

Places in your school and city to show: Ways to describe life in your city:

Ways to describe being a Global Scholar: Your category:

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Make a Plan
What will happen at the beginning, middle, and end of your video? Complete the plan
below, also called a storyboard. Then, write a script for what you will say in each part.

Beginning

End

Project Responsibilities
When you make a plan, assign project responsibilities so that every job gets done. One or more people can be
responsible for each job. Write their names below.

Project Managers: Check everyone’s work.

Directors: Choose where to record and direct the speakers.

Speakers: Read the script.

Videographers: Use the camera to record the video clips.

Editors: Choose the best clips and put them in order. Add English subtitles.

What other jobs does your project need? Add your own:
Job: Tasks:

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Create
When your class is ready to record, remember to:

Introduce your class.

Share information about your school.

Share information about your neighborhood and city.

Describe what it means to be a Global Scholar.

Presentation Skills
Before you record your video, use the tips below to rehearse your script. The audience for your video
will be students from around the world who have different perspectives. People may communicate in
different languages in other cities. Some of your peers speak English fluently. Others are still learning.
Speak clearly and slowly so that everyone can understand you.

P.L.U.S. Pronounce words clearly and slowly.

Look at the camera.
Use a confident voice.
Stand tall and proud.

Video Tips
Record your video from different angles. Add soft background music (without words).
Record in quiet places. Add sound effects that mimic sounds you hear in
your city.

Career Spotlight: Documentary Filmmaker

Documentary filmmaker at work.
© Ivy Kimtai CC BY-SA 4.0
Documentary filmmakers tell a story of real events from the
filmmaker’s perspective. Many documentaries focus on important
social or cultural issues. A documentary filmmaker travels to the
location of their story. They talk to people for many hours and
conduct other research. Then, they create their storyboards,
write their script, and shoot raw video footage. They also edit
their film. When you create your Meet the Global Scholars video,
you will do many of the same things!
What story will you tell in your Meet the Global Scholars video?

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Test It Out
After you record your first video clip, view it with your class and
give feedback:

Do you explain information that may be unfamiliar to others?

Will someone who is unfamiliar with your school or city

understand what they see?

Is it easy to hear and understand the speakers?

Revise
Use the feedback to revise and improve your video:

Use the feedback to improve the other clips you still

need to record.

Re-record audio or video that was difficult to understand.

Add missing information to your script.

Record any information that was missing.

Add English subtitles.

Share
When you finish your video, your teacher will post it in the e-classroom.

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Learn More: Global Languages

Language is an important part of culture. Around the world, Global Scholars speak many languages,
including English! Some of these languages use different scripts. English is written and read from left to
right. Other languages are written and read from right to left or top to bottom. Below, the word “community”
is written in different scripts.

Can you identify the languages below? (Answers are on the bottom of page 20.)

What languages do peers in your collaboration speak? Do online research to find the languages
spoken in each city.

Compare Perspectives
Every part of who we are—our age, experiences, and cultures—affects our perspective, or how we
understand the world. In the Meet the Global Scholars videos, you will notice many perspectives from
around the world.

View and discuss the videos from your peers in other cities:

“What new or unfamiliar perspectives

did you notice?”

“What is similar in all the cities? Why do

you think that is?”

“How can you respond respectfully to

different perspectives?”

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View and Reply: Give Feedback

With your class, view and discuss the videos from your international peers.
Remember to check their usernames to know what city they are in. When you are
ready to reply, your teacher will help you choose which video to give feedback to.
Each video should get feedback from your class.

In your feedback:
1. Write the name of the school and city your reply is for in the subject line
of your post.
2. What did you enjoy about the video?
3. What did you learn from the video?
4. How is their school or city similar to yours?
5. What about their school or city is new or unfamiliar? Ask a question to
learn more.

Subject Feedback for (school) in (city)

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Dear peers at (school) in (city) ,

Thank you for sharing your video! Our class really enjoyed

You taught us that

Our (schools/cities) are similar because

(Ask your peers a question.) ?

Sincerely,
Your friends at (school) in (city)

Upload a File

Post Save Draft Cancel

Continue the Conversation

Check your own post. Did any of your international peers reply? Answer any
questions they asked you. You can also ask other questions to learn more.

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Unit 1 Reflection
1. What was it like to communicate with international peers? What did you do well, and what
do you want to do better next time?

2. What new or unfamiliar perspectives did you read about in your international peers’ posts in
the e-classroom? How did you reply?

3. Write some questions to ask during Unit 2 to learn more about your international peers’
perspectives.

Answers to Learn More: Global Languages on page 18. From left to right: Lao, Greek, Scots Gaelic, Arabic,
Vietnamese.
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My Unit 1 Post and Reply Tracker

Discussion Board: Say Hello
My Post My Replies
Subject: Peer’s Date Peer
In my reply, did I:
Username Posted
Date:
Answer my peer’s question?
Did I receive replies? Yes No
Ask a question?
If yes, reply!
If no, write another reply to start a Answer my peer’s question?
new conversation! Ask a question?

Discussion Board: Meet the Global Scholars

My Feedback My Replies
School: Peer’s Date Peer
In my reply, did I:
Username Posted
City:
Answer my peer’s question?
Did I receive feedback? Yes No
Ask a question?
If yes, reply!
If no, give feedback on another Answer my peer’s question?
project to start a new conversation! Ask a question?

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