Description Global Scholars Program participants are required to develop and complete a service learning project: "Each student shall complete a global/cross-cultural service learning project, involving at least twenty (20) hours of service, connected to a global community (different from his/her own) or to a global issue. This project may include raising awareness about a global issue, fundraising for a international nonprofit service agency/organization, working on an international project with Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, Rotary, or another Service Club, tutoring a child who is an English language learner, or volunteering with a cultural/linguistic group in the community. Each student shall present a project proposal to a teacher or other staff member designated according to district/school policy prior to initiating the project and a summary report upon completion."
In order to have a project approved for GSP, students must complete the GSP Project Block Proposal Form. To begin this project, consider the United Nations website. This can be done in two ways. The first is to connect your project to a United Nations Project that is currently being developed on a global scale. These projects can be found HERE. The second option is to develop a project idea based on one of the United Nations Themes listed below.
United Nations Goals
No Poverty: Donate what you don't use
Zero Hunger: Waste less food and support local farmers
Good Health and Well-Being: Vaccinate your family
Quality Education: Help educate the children in your community
Gender Equality: Empower women and girls and ensure their equal rights
Clean Water and Sanitation: Avoid waster water
Affordable and Clean Energy: Use only energy-efficient appliances and light bulbs
Decent Work and Economic Growth: Create job opportunities for youth
Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure: Fund projects that provide basic infrastructure
Reduced Inequalities: Support the marginalized and disadvantaged
Sustainable Cities and Communities: Bike, walk or use public transportation
Responsible Consumption and Production: Recycle paper, plastic, glass and aluminium
Climate Action: Act now to stop global warming
Life Below Water: Avoid plastic bags to keep the oceans clean
Life on Land: Plant a tree and help protect the environment
Peace, Justice, Strong Institutions: Stand up for Human Rights
Partnerships: Lobby your government to boost development financing
Global Scholars Project Proposal Rationale: In order to complete a Global Scholars Project, Addie and your Project Block advisor needs to give final approval. Your advisor exists to help steer you towards success; Addie is your GSP representative. To get your GSP project approved, you need to provide a direct connection to a United Nations Sustainable Development Goal.
Requirements
UNSD Goal | Identify a United Nations Sustainable Development Goal. Why is this goal relevant in today's global world? What questions are you attempting to answer within the goal? Include open-ended questions that don’t have a simple, definitive answer that can be looked up. Include closed questions about data or information that you need to know.
So What? |How does your project reach a global audience? How is this important or relevant for your audience? Are you seeking to create change? Or to teach others?
Tentative Product Idea |What are you thinking of making? Identify a topic and a medium. You are not locked into this decision. Your research might cause you to move in a different direction for creation.
Passion |Why are you interested in this project? How is it connected to your life and your future? How will you maintain interest for the whole semester?
Creative Influencers | Which artists/creators or works have inspired your product ideas?
Prior Experience | What projects have you completed in the past that demonstrate the skills or habits you need for success?
Creative Team |Which students are you collaborating with? What staff or community members have expertise that can support your plan? What additional support do you need to supplement your project?