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One Day in the Life In the One Day in the Life task, students will write about, photograph, and discuss their daily lives. Students will exchange messages and images describing days in their lives with students around the world, and then make cross-cultural comparisons. Students may document aspects of a typical day (like visiting the market or going to school) or they may document special days (like vacations, birthdays, celebrations, or holidays.) |
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One Right, One Peopl In this task, students will investigate and find solutions to problems affecting their countries by acting as ambassadors. This task includes: |
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One Right, One People In the One Right, One People task, students around the world will learn, share, investigate and find solutions to global issues affecting them. The project has the aim of promoting youth leadership and youth involvement in solving national and global issues that affect the world. |
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Origami Project In this task, students will learn patience by constructing Origami artwork. This task includes: |
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Origami Project In the Origami Project task, students will learn how to fold an Origami crane. They will also practice concentration and patience and will make small gifts to please others. |
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Our Rivers, Our World In the Our Rivers, Our World task, students will study the impact of human behavior on river health in several countries. his project promotes active and responsible citizenship through international environmental science collaboration between science teachers and their students. Groups will participate in river excursions with "hands-on" water analysis, professional mentoring and networking, videoconferences, and workshop presentations. |
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Pen Friends In the Pen Friends task, students will exchange letters with students in Japan. They will learn and understand about the culture, school life and so forth both their own country and others’. They also learn the skill of language and possibly make a life long friend. |
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Photojournalism The Photojournalism task is a digital media project supporting young people around the world to share images about issues and stories from their communities. In 2012 - 2013, the project focused on the theme of 'Images of Social Change.' In 2013 - 2014, the project is focusing on the theme of 'Heritage, Hunger, and Food Security.' |
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School Uniform Exchange In the School Uniform Exchange, students will talk about their school uniform tokens, histories, inner cultures, and exchange school activities. This task allows for cultural exchange and communication among students from all over the world. It will help students realize the importance of their value and the spirit of their school, country, and share with others their inner exploration. This task includes several possible classroom activities. |
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Smiling World The Smiling World task is a global collaboration to promote happiness throughout the world by bringing international smiles to students. Students will create posters and photos promoting smiles, handmade toys with smiles, murals and poetry to bridge the cultural gaps through smiles. There will be an international exhibition that includes all the photos and posters and will be made public with the help of Mass Media and Internet resources. |
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