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Learning geography on Härnu with pre-school kids

As part of a class show and tell, the kids of Discovery Park Nature Kids program took photos of Flat Stanley in their environment. We used Härnu to gather photos from around the world, taken by other Härnu users that we connected with. One example was a Härnu user in the UK who took a photo of Flat Stanley outside the Olympic Park in London.

Because all conversations in Härnu are automatically translated into everyone’s preferred language, it makes tasks like these possible despite those we connect with not sharing a common language.

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Student Launches Project to Improve Community and World After Participating in Innovative Educational Program And Studying Climate Change in Bangladesh

Student Devan Thompson (Oakland High School) is implementing a social action project designed to help hid communities in particular and the planet in general. The projects are the students´ way of sharing the knowledge they gained after participation in an innovative one-month immersion trip to Bangladesh to study climate change. In these impactful projects, students are fusing their first-hand experiences in Bangladesh to the Oakland community in the United States.... Read more about Student Launches Project to Improve Community and World After Participating in Innovative Educational Program And Studying Climate Change in Bangladesh

Students Launch Projects to Improve Community and World After Participating in Innovative Educational Program And Studying Climate Change in Bangladesh

Paul Castro (Oakland Technical High School) and Chardonnay Collins (Oakland Technical High School) are implementing social action projects designed to help their communities in particular and the planet in general. The projects are the students´ way of sharing the knowledge they gained after participation in an innovative one-month immersion trip to Bangladesh to study climate change. In these impactful projects, students are fusing their first-hand experiences in Bangladesh to the Oakland community in the United States.... Read more about Students Launch Projects to Improve Community and World After Participating in Innovative Educational Program And Studying Climate Change in Bangladesh

My Syrian Culture

Liyana writes about the important traditions that reflect her family's Syrian culture. Through language and food, Liyana connects with both her family and her heritage. For more: http://oneworldeducation.org/reflections/all

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Somalia's Forgotten Children

Sahnun writes about the challenges and uncertainty facing youth in Somalia. Following the strong example of his mother and other activists, Sahnun recently started his own NGO to build schools for children in a country ravaged by war and poverty. For more: http://oneworldeducation.org/reflections/all

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Bhutan: The World's Happiest Country

Lukas writes about his experience living in the only Buddhist Kingdom in the world, Bhutan. He reflects on the intersection of traditional culture and modern globalization and the challenges that arise in a country that seeks both. Lukas introduces us to an alternative measure of progress found only in this tiny Asian nation, Gross National Happiness. For more: http://oneworldeducation.org/reflections/all

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Finding My Roots in Ghana

Ebenezer writes about traveling to Ghana, his parents' homeland. He shares with us the colonial history of this African nation and the resilience of the Ghanaian people, a history not well known to most American students. His personal introspection while discovering his roots is a powerful lesson for all, helping us to answer the lifelong question of "Who am I?" For more: http://oneworldeducation.org/reflections/all

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Name Shamed: A Story of Nigeria

Chinyere writes about her struggle with her Nigerian culture and heritage. With vivid imagery, Chinyere takes the reader on a journey through Nigeria and discovers an appreciation for understanding world cultures. More here: http://oneworldeducation.org/reflections/all

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A Divided Island: Haiti and the Dominican Republic

Andre's One World Reflection on race relations, kindness, and a small separated island will lead the discussion on the relationship between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. For more: http://oneworldeducation.org/reflections/all

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Global Migration: Moving to America

Follow Ruth's journey to America in her One World Reflection which focuses on the complications of retaining culture and personal identity and a global immigrant. She also highlights the importance of global migration by discussing the diversity and richness that is added through new music, food, art, and language. For more: http://oneworldeducation.org/reflections/all

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Exploring Religion in Israel

In Yoni's story he explores religion, faith, and identity in one of the world's holiest religious centers. Follow his journey as he encounters the power of faith in people's lives, and the challenges of religious tolerance in Israel. For more: http://oneworldeducation.org/reflections/all

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Muslim Identity & Media

Laila's story investigates how the media in the U.S. stereotypes Muslims in a negative light. Laila writes about her own experiences as a Muslim-American and her hopes for a more accurate media portrayal of her culture and religion. Read more here: http://oneworldeducation.org/reflections/all

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Pinecrest Elementary Global Tech Program

Students at Pinecrest Elementary in Miami, Fl have connected with students in Morocco, Pakistan, and Bangladesh through the iEARN website. Crystal Tejera was encouraged by the Principal of her school, Marisol Diaz, to search for resources that would enable the students to make global connections. Ms. Tejera discovered iEARN from the book Growing Up Global by Homa Tavanger. After joining IEARN, first grade students participated in a project called "Beauty of the Beasts". The project helped to increase awareness of and respect for regional indigenous animals.... Read more about Pinecrest Elementary Global Tech Program

Michael's One World Reflection: Tales of Adoption and Courage

Michael shares his story of being adopted from Korea in his One World Reflection. He explains how adoption is the ultimate show of selflessness and requires both biological and adoptive families to make sacrifices and difficult decisions in order to provide a better life for the child. Read more here: http://www.oneworldeducation.org/reflections/all

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One World Education Reflection: Language in America by Rashida

In her One World Education Reflection, Rashida discusses her experience with foreign languages and provides insight about the prevalence of monolingualism in the U.S. She advocates learning more than language in order to become a better 'global citizen.'

Read Rashida's and other One World Education Student Ambassador Reflections here: http://www.oneworldeducation.org/reflections/all

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My Hometown

What is your hometown like? Is it a city? Is it a country suburb? Do you live near the mountains, or near the sea? We'd like to share our hometown with you and ask you to share yours with us. Students of the International Club from Norwell Middle School in Norwell, MA, USA would like to show you our lovely town. We will be showing you pictures of Norwell, a New England town south of Boston, MA. We hope to share with you stories, pictures and history about this town, but we also want to learn about your hometown.... Read more about My Hometown

Spencer's Travels

Spencer the Teddy from Wales

Spencer's Travels
http://www.elanguages.org/80939
Spencer is the Reception Class Teddy of a school in Wales (United Kingdom). He has visited student's homes but now wants to go further afield. Schools are linking with schools from other countries and to send Spencer the Teddy for a visit. This should establish a better view of the lives of children around the world and to improve our language skills.

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Outside My Window

Drawing from what we see can see from our classroom window in the US

Outside my window
http://www.elanguages.org/102984
This project is about describing what we can see from our classroom/school window in a range of styles and techniques. Descriptions will be swapped with other schools so that we can compare and discuss our different localities.

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Let's Go On A Journey!

Let's go on a Journey!
http://www.elanguages.org/170110
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What does your school look like?

School class in Lebanon

What does your school look like?
http://www.elanguages.org/44580
This project aims to look at how you use the walls and corridors in your school. Do you have posters, artwork, messageboards, exam guides or community news? What is the playground area like? Do you have a school garden? In this project you can learn how teachers do this in other countries and share what your own school looks like. What can you learn from each other?
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What does your school look like?

Classroom in Lebanon

What does your school look like?
http://www.elanguages.org/44580
This project aims to look at how you use the walls and corridors in your school. Do you have posters, artwork, messageboards, exam guides or community news? What is the playground area like? Do you have a school garden? In this project you can learn how teachers do this in other countries and share what your own school looks like. What can you learn from each other?
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The Games We Play

French pupils playing petanque

The Games we play
http://www.elanguages.org/105501
Have you ever heard of Course Landaise or Pétanque ?...Join us to tell the world what games are played (only) in your country

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Calling all artists!

Turkish dolls made by pupils at an Indian school

Calling all artists!
http://www.elanguages.org/73254
In this project students were provided with the opportunity to share their visual arts productions and compare with artwork from around the world.
Please note that this project was recently completed, but that there are many similar projects at eLanguages being currently conducted that you can join.

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Be creative

A Danish school making space ships from milk cartons

Be creative
http://elanguages.org/86325
Students will get involved in creative works and produce art pieces out of waste things. They will demonstrate creativity in whatever activity they are performing.

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International Book Club

Pupils at Indian School: "Choice of our books are different"

International Book Club
http://elanguages.org/68649
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