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Interactive Programs

Global Nomads Group aims to bring the world into the classroom. In doing so, its programs are interactive, innovative, and global. GNG organizes programs for schools and students year round with a focus on 10 thematic areas:

Arts, Culture and Media
Conflict and Human Rights
Earth Science
Environment and Climate Change
Faith and Society
Global Development
Global Politics
Health and Well-Being
HIV/AIDS
Sustainable Communities

All of GNG's programs have four components in common:

Integration into school curricula and education standards;
Direct and live dialogue with peers from around the world who are
personally affected by the issues being discussed;
Global perspective;
Ongoing dialogue among participants.

To date, Our programs have delved into highly complex issues like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, 9/11 and the war with Iraq, and have encouraged youth, tomorrow's leaders, to begin seeing themselves as citizens of the world. GNG participants have explored amazing places thousands of miles away, such as the ancient city of Petra in Jordan and the Mayan ruins of Copan in Honduras, while meeting and speaking directly with the young people living in those locations.

For each program, Global Nomads will provide participating schools with:

A lesson plan and learning resources for students and teachers;
Sample questions for students to ask in order to participate in the class;
Advice on teaching with video conferencing and interactive media;
Access to GNG¹s existing network of partner schools in the U.S. and in
other countries;
Sign-ups, scheduling, and coordination of students and schools;
Facilitation of the videoconferences;
Experts in relevant areas when appropriate;
Post conference resources for students to learn more or to stay in contact
with each other;
Technical support

All GNG programs are in line with the United Nations Millenium Development Goals.

To sign up for a program, please see the summaries listed in the sidebar. To learn about upcoming programs, please sign up for the GNG Mailing List.