Name: John Cross

Lesson Date: TBD (lesson created on 3/15/2023)

Lesson Focus: Global Citizenship Education (GCE)

Learning Objectives:

Students will be able to understand the concept of global citizenship, define the term "global citizen,"
and reflect on their responsibilities towards the global community.

CCSS/Essential Questions:
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research
(CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.9)
Essential Question: What is “global citizenship,” and how is it relevant to my life?

Materials I plan to use:

● Whiteboard and markers
● Smartboard with projector
● Class binders, pen/pencil, and paper for note-taking
● “What is Global Citizenship?” YouTube Video
● Google Slides
● Exit Ticket
Lesson Context:
This lesson will take place during the two weeks following final exams where my Grade 9
students are in class but all work is ungraded. The lesson is designed as a “mini lesson”
taking place during the first class period of a double-period block; if more time is needed or
there is further student interest, the lesson can expand into the next period, or even become a
lesson series over the following days.

Lesson Procedure:
Interacti Stage and Procedure Anticipated
on & Aim Problems and
Time Solutions

5-10 Warm-up Begin the lesson by asking students to Problem 1: Students

minutes (Introduction) define the term ‘citizenship’ and what it may be unclear on
(flexible) means to be a ‘good citizen’. Let the traditional citizenship
students discuss in groups at first if they versus global
are unsure or reluctant to share. citizenship.
Introduce the concept of global citizenship Solution: The
as the idea that individuals have a teacher can expand
responsibility to be aware of and engaged on some of these
in issues that affect not only their local talking points:
community but also the world community. -Traditional
Explain that global citizenship is citizenship typically
characterized by a sense of social refers to the rights
 responsibility, respect for diversity, and a and responsibilities
commitment to promoting positive change that come with being
on a global scale. a member of a
Define a global citizen as someone who particular
recognizes the interconnectedness of the nation-state, while
world and takes action to address global global citizenship
issues in a responsible and ethical way. extends beyond
national boundaries.
-Global citizens
recognize that global
issues such as
climate change,
poverty, and human
rights violations
affect people across
the world, and they
take responsibility for
addressing these
issues.
Global citizenship
involves a sense of
social responsibility,
respect for diversity,
and a commitment to
promoting positive
change on a global
scale.

20-30 Main lesson Activity 1: Problem 1: Some

minutes (Body) Show students this video about what it students may have
(flexible) means to be a global citizen. trouble researching
Ask students to take notes on the video their issue
and then discuss in groups what qualities Solution: The
or actions make someone a global citizen. teacher can circulate
Ask each group to discuss their thoughts throughout the room
with each other group in the class. to guide students to
Then, the full class will work together to reputable sources.
create a class list of characteristics of a Problem 2: Students
global citizen. might need more
time to complete
Activity 2: their slides.
Divide students into pairs and ask them to Solution: The
do research on global issues, such as teacher can provide
poverty, climate change, or human rights additional time
violations. Ask each pair to choose one beyond what was
issue to research and discuss how it allotted and expand
affects people globally. the lesson into the
 The groups will then brainstorm solutions next class period.
(while researching any prior or current
actions on the topic) and actions that
individuals or groups can take to address
the issue.They will then prepare their
findings as a brief, informal Google Slides
presentation.

5-10 Wrap-up Students present their findings to the Problem: The

minutes (Closure) class and let the class ask questions presentations might
about their issue. take too long.
Then, students fill out an exit ticket. Solution: The
teacher can either
set a slide limit as
students are working
if it looks like they
will be overly lengthy,
or can expand the
lesson into the next
class period.