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Gapminder aims change misconceptions by providing data focused on global issues. It gamifies education by giving points for questions answered correctly and rewarding badges for specific scores. 

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Gapminder aims change misconceptions by providing data focused on global issues. It gamifies education by giving points for questions answered correctly and rewarding badges for specific scores. 

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The quizzes in Gapminder are short and perfect for bell ringer activities. The students could take the quiz, earn a badge, then  write down ideas or thoughts about the topics they find interesting in a digital journal entry. Since the quizzes in Gapminder are focused on global issues, students are exposed to facts that they may have had misconceptions about. Topics include: climate action, poverty, hunger, health and wellness, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, affordable and sustainable energy, decent work and economic growth, industry innovation, reduced inequities, and sustainable cities and communities. This will foster cultural and global awareness as well as build empathy for diversity. The gamified aspects of the site increase classroom engagement and can be used as topics for class discussions or civic project ideas, creating supportive learning experiences.

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Global Problem Solvers is an animated series that uses technology to create solutions to seemingly unmanageable problems. It focuses on global problem solving attributes and social entrepreneurship. 

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Global Problem Solvers is an animated series that uses technology to create solutions to seemingly unmanageable problems. It focuses on global problem solving attributes and social entrepreneurship. 

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Complete with teacher's guides, Global Problem Solvers is an animated series about six super team members from six different countries, Jordan, France, Japan, Malawi, Brazil, and India. Much like students in a classroom, the diversity of the team members gives each of them unique skills which students can relate to. This shows students how digital skills, creativity, critical thinking, social consciousness, entrepreneurial skills, and teamwork skills can be used to make a difference in their own communities. This series can be incorporated in an ELA writing assignment. The printed scripts and storyboards that are offered, can give students a glimpse into how animated stories, movies, and TV shows are made and how dynamic characters help bring a story to life. Students can write their own stories with problems and create their own protagonists to solve them. Global Problem Solvers does not only foster social change agents, but it also engages students with the animated series and thought provoking problems.

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Global Problem Solvers: The Series is an animated series from Cisco that explores entrepreneurship, life skills, & the power of technology for social good.

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Offering collaborative learning experiences, ePals offers different types of exchanges for students to make global and cultural connections. Exchanges can be subject-based, language, or cultural providing students access to global exploration.

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Offering collaborative learning experiences, ePals offers different types of exchanges for students to make global and cultural connections. Exchanges can be subject-based, language, or cultural providing students access to global exploration.

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The Poster Power lesson found on ePals can be incorporated as an art or history lesson. It requires partnered classrooms to analyze posters from the Smithsonian and collaborate to design meaningful posters to promote local items, events, or issues. Using one of ePals' curated activities, teachers can give their students global experiences to meet most subject areas. Whether it is connecting with a class or individually, students have the option to explore other cultures through art, food, history, literature, science, geography, politics, social issues, and health. This global and cultural exposure tool creates  supportive learning experiences for students as young as 8 years old. By giving students choice, it engages them and allows them to develop student agency as they explore their interests.

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In addition to the engaging resources found in National Geographic's library, blogs, and maps, the site offers interactive classroom experiences with National Geographic Explorers from around the world. These live classroom experiences are taught by experts in their fields.

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In addition to the engaging resources found in National Geographic's library, blogs, and maps, the site offers interactive classroom experiences with National Geographic Explorers from around the world. These live classroom experiences are taught by experts in their fields.

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Perfect for a science lesson, expert explorers from National Geographic give views a glimpse into how they use technology and tools to learn about our world. In one lesson, an engineer shows how STEM is used to explore the oceans. This would be perfect for any science class discussing oceanography. They could watch the live video and prepare individual or class generated questions. The answers can provide topics for reflection and later class discussions. Providing opportunities to ask experts questions, creates an engaging and supportive learning experience. National Geographic offers education and resources to help all students become global explores.

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Join Explorer Classroom - a live interactive session that connects young people with National Geographic Explorers - to hear behind-the-scenes stories and interact with cutting-edge scientists, researchers, and powerful storytellers from around the globe. All events are free, open to the public, and include an instructional guide to help learners get the most out of the experience.

Events Schedule: Events for ages 4-8 are Mondays at 11am ET, events for ages 9-14 are Thursdays at 10am & 2pm ET, and more rotating events.

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Explorer Classroom | National Geographic Society

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Join Explorer Classroom - a live interactive session that connects young people with National Geographic Explorers - to hear behind-the-scenes stories and interact with cutting-edge scientists, researchers, and powerful storytellers from around the globe. All events are free, open to the public, and include an instructional guide to help learners get the most out of the experience.

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My Hero uses media, art, and technology to share stories of positive role models. These stories help students identify with their own potential become agents of change.

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My Hero uses media, art, and technology to share stories of positive role models. These stories help students identify with their own potential become agents of change.

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Paying homage to the diverse heroes of the world, My Hero shares stories of perseverance, kindness, courage, and compassion. It offers digital tools for students to publish webpages that honor those that have inspired them and encouraged them to make a positive change in their own communities. This would be a great fit for an ELA personal narrative or research project. Students could find a hero on the My Hero website that inspires them, then write and share an essay that honors that person. Heroes on My Hero often showcase people who have fought for human rights, social justice, and peace. Through inclusion and diversity, My Hero generates creativity, self-expression, and cross-cultural understanding that engages students.

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Your browser does not support the video tag. Our Story

In 1995 three mothers decided to harness the new power of the internet to provide an alternative to the negative mass media. The MY HERO website was launched with a mission to use media, art and technology to celebrate the best of humanity. Its mission today is more relevant than ever. As a commercial-free, child-friendly destination, MY HERO embodies the best of what the internet can be. Today the website reaches millions of students of all ages around the world and serves teachers globally.

The current crisis our nation is experiencing, with hate crimes on the rise and continued racial injustice and inequity, underscores the pressing need to acknowledge and celebrate diversity, to honor those working for human rights and to champion the values we hold dear.

Today, the media programs MY HERO offers educate and inspire youth to understand their own ability to create a more just, equitable, and peaceful world. Learning about the heroic journeys of well-known leaders like Nelson Mandela, Congressman John Lewis, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Wangari Maathai and others helps students understand that positive change in this complex and challenging time is truly possible.

Teachers in K-12 and college use MY HERO to support emotional and social learning for students of all ages. ESL teachers use MY HERO for language studies and character education. Every submission is reviewed by staff to make sure it is appropriate and does not promote hatred, racism, sexism or violence.

MY HERO promotes digital literacy, critical thinking and media arts education. We mentor teachers, students and others who want to learn to use media and technology to share their hero stories. Our staff also supports and trains teachers who use our online tools. To encourage and reward creativity and self-expression, we award prizes to students and professionals for outstanding films, art, essays and music.

It is especially rewarding in these difficult times to see students of all faiths and from diverse backgrounds utilizing MY HERO's resources as we continue to meet the growing need to educate and inspire future heroes.

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Stories, Art and Media on Heroes Around the World | MY HERO

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Discover & share inspiring stories, art, & films. Join millions of teachers, students & media producers taking part in MY HERO. Tell the world about your HERO.