https://padlet.com/jayniestephenson/5jgjy00cck5c Category 1 IB DP Biology PD Workshop en-us 2017-05-12 13:40:02 UTC 2025-03-14 08:52:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png jayniestephenson https://padlet.com/jayniestephenson/5jgjy00cck5c/wish/171489998 recognizes similarities and differences among cultures and celebrates diversity which facilitates a deeper understanding of other people and oneself and fosters global empathy and international harmony.]]> 2017-05-12 13:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jayniestephenson/5jgjy00cck5c/wish/171489998 jayniestephenson https://padlet.com/jayniestephenson/5jgjy00cck5c/wish/171492641 does not necessarily travel around the world, but does portray international mindedness and an awareness of global affairs, and takes actions when possible with the intent to make the world a better place for all.  A global citizen is a citizen of the world.]]> 2017-05-12 14:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jayniestephenson/5jgjy00cck5c/wish/171492641 jayniestephenson https://padlet.com/jayniestephenson/5jgjy00cck5c/wish/171495268 In the grade 10 MYP science class where I was a teacher candidate, students analyzed how an understanding of the properties of acids and bases and their reactions can be applied to solve environmental challenges around the world by investigating global case studies in a peer teaching assignment.  One of the case studies illustrated the unintentional consequences of lead mining in Klity Creek, a lead-contaminated stream in Thailand that local villagers depend on for their daily water use, and also how lead contamination of soils can be cleaned through acid washing.  CAS activities were linked with  our gentics unit as students learning about genetic disorders were given opportunity to volunteer at the Rare Disorders Society of Singapore. 

]]> 2017-05-12 14:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jayniestephenson/5jgjy00cck5c/wish/171495268 jayniestephenson https://padlet.com/jayniestephenson/5jgjy00cck5c/wish/171504109 https://www.hrw.org/news/2014/12/15/thailand-clean-klity-creek]]> 2017-05-12 14:48:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jayniestephenson/5jgjy00cck5c/wish/171504109 jayniestephenson https://padlet.com/jayniestephenson/5jgjy00cck5c/wish/171504824 http://networknation.net/global/matrix.cfm?]]> 2017-05-12 14:51:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jayniestephenson/5jgjy00cck5c/wish/171504824 jayniestephenson https://padlet.com/jayniestephenson/5jgjy00cck5c/wish/171505446 2017-05-12 14:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jayniestephenson/5jgjy00cck5c/wish/171505446 jayniestephenson https://padlet.com/jayniestephenson/5jgjy00cck5c/wish/171505615 is essential for international harmony as our young people today will be tomorrow's leaders.  Developing the IB learner profile attributes in the classroom naturally prepares students for global citizenship.   Consistently linking current news topics from around the world to concepts being taught in the classroom promotes global citizenship.  Linking creativity, action and service (CAS) activities with learning can also promote global citizenship.   Class trips to other countries or locally to various communities with different cultures can promote global awareness especially when there is a service component.]]> 2017-05-12 14:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jayniestephenson/5jgjy00cck5c/wish/171505615 jayniestephenson https://padlet.com/jayniestephenson/5jgjy00cck5c/wish/171514305 http://www.rdss.org.sg/]]> 2017-05-12 15:26:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jayniestephenson/5jgjy00cck5c/wish/171514305 jayniestephenson https://padlet.com/jayniestephenson/5jgjy00cck5c/wish/171518350 http://www.ibo.org/globalassets/publications/recognition/learnerprofile-en.pdf]]> 2017-05-12 15:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jayniestephenson/5jgjy00cck5c/wish/171518350 jayniestephenson https://padlet.com/jayniestephenson/5jgjy00cck5c/wish/171519083 My school benefits from having over 70 nationalities represented by its teachers and students.  With such a diversity of cultures in one school, it is easy to obtain multiple perspectives in the science classroom where I co-teach.  When we discussed the economic, social, ethical, political, environmental, cultural and moral pros and cons of GMO's during our genetics unit, for example, the wide variety of opinions was very insightful.  Some of the Europeans were strongly against GMO's as they voiced the commonly-held fears associated with GMO's in Europe, whereas some of the Asians and North Americans were less opinionated about GMO's.  ]]> 2017-05-12 15:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jayniestephenson/5jgjy00cck5c/wish/171519083 jayniestephenson https://padlet.com/jayniestephenson/5jgjy00cck5c/wish/171519639 Biology is the study of life.  Human actions around the world impact life.  Global warming and climate change are potentially the greatest threats to life on our planet and must be dealt with globally.  An understanding of international issues and global awareness is essential to biology.]]> 2017-05-12 15:46:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jayniestephenson/5jgjy00cck5c/wish/171519639 jayniestephenson https://padlet.com/jayniestephenson/5jgjy00cck5c/wish/171528357 http://www.civilbeat.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/53cbadc236dd9.jpg]]> 2017-05-12 16:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jayniestephenson/5jgjy00cck5c/wish/171528357 jayniestephenson https://padlet.com/jayniestephenson/5jgjy00cck5c/wish/171532924 2017-05-12 16:37:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jayniestephenson/5jgjy00cck5c/wish/171532924 jayniestephenson https://padlet.com/jayniestephenson/5jgjy00cck5c/wish/171539483 2017-05-12 17:01:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jayniestephenson/5jgjy00cck5c/wish/171539483