Each month has a theme in a global context and an open-ended question that teachers present to learners in a large group activity. The question sparks conver- sation between learners and provides the teachers with ideas they incorporate in their lesson plans of our cross-disciplinary curriculum.
Some of the activities and educational materials in the classroom are based on the month’s theme.
The students also look forward to the monthly special event teachers organize around the theme.
Note: Hispanic Heritage is celebrated throughout the year during Spanish class.
September
Welcome to Global Idea School
- What do you want to learn about your classmates and teachers?
- What is a community?
- Who are the members of my community?
October
Indigenous People’s Day
- Who were the indigenous people of our area and what do I want to learn from them to help me be a better member of my community?
November
Giving Thanks
- How can I show/demonstrate tolerance towards other people?
- How can I show that I am thankful without saying “thank you”?
December
Winter Celebration
- Why do we celebrate?
- What are the similarities and differences among Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa, and other celebrations?
January
Martin Luther King & César Chávez
- Who were these men and what do they stand for?
- What are Human Rights?
February
Spreading Love and Black History Month
- How do we communicate with ourselves, our friends, and our world?
- Why and how do we celebrate Black History Month?
March
Women’s History Month
- What do we celebrate on Women’s History Month?
April
Earth Day
- What is an ecosystem?
- What can we do to keep our planet safe?
May
Health and Mental Wellness and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- What means to be healthy? What healthy choices can I make in my day?
- What are some of the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans?
June
End of the School Year
- What did I learn this school year that I didn’t know at the beginning of the year?
- Did I meet my goals?