Art in Action

Youth explore how art connects people, sparks dialogue, and reflects societal themes. They engage with artistic expressions locally and globally through activities, curated media resources, and shared stories from peers worldwide.

Global Nomads uses the power of storytelling to promote empathy and bring social topics to life through day-to-day realities. Participating youth read authentic, impactful stories from youth participants around the world that reveal deep truths about global issues, then enhance the conversation by sharing their own stories with fellow Student to World users. All participants are eligible to participate in moderated live conversations with other youth from around the world.

About The Course

Who
Should Register?

Educators
Classroom teachers and school administrators.

Group leaders & mentors
Afterschool programs and groups, faith-based organizations, scouting, clubs, etc.

Independent learners
Individual youth participants.

Free Courses

Online Access, 4 Learning Modules,
Live Virtual Events, Age 13 – 19,
English, Arabic, American Sign Languag

Download the Lesson Plan

Register?

Teachers, Educators, & Leaders
Create an account and invite students or youth participants.

Register As An Educator

Students
If your teacher or group facilitator gave you a code.

Enter A Code

Independent Learners
Take a course on your own.

Register As An Independent Learner
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Text + Video Formats

Experience this content through your choice of learning paths.

Text-based
course

Includes written text, images, videos, and multimedia.

  • Interactive lessons
  • Respond to embedded videos and images
  • Understand key vocabulary
  • Read personal stories from real users
  • Submit and share stories

Content is available in a growing selection of languages:

  • English
  • Arabic
  • American Sign Language
  • More languages in development

Video-based
course

The same content, but explained through video conversations.
  • Video depiction of the course content
  • Closed Captions
  • American Sign Language interpretation
  • Image descriptions
  • Youth narration

Learning
Modules

Module 1:

Artifacts

Explore art movements around the world and share stories about an artistic artifact in their lives.

Module 2:

Local Arts

Explore local artistic expressions and share stories rooted in their local culture(s) and communities.

Module 3:

Global Arts

Explore global works of art with a social message and share stories about these pieces.

Module 4: 

Everyday Action

Design an artistic intervention to address a compelling social issue.

Learning
Objectives

  • Understand what the field of architecture entails.
    Explore how the concept of ‘belonging’ reflects identity and accessibility in built spaces.
  • Learn about the implications of universal design and accessibility in the field of architecture.
  • Discover eco-friendly approaches to increase sustainability and justice in architectural design.
  • Gain a sense of how architecture represents personal and community values.
  • Explore the power of art and storytelling in bringing people together from different cultural backgrounds and perspectives.
  • Delve into the concept of access to safe and affordable housing.
    Explore the environmental impact of construction practices.
    Learn the value of respect, diversity and justice in the architectural field.
  • Develop problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Standards
Alignments

National Arts Standards

  • Anchor Standard #1. Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
  • Anchor Standard #2. Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
  • Anchor Standard #3. Refine and complete artistic work.
  • Anchor Standard #4. Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation.
  • Anchor Standard #5. Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.
  • Anchor Standard #6. Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.
  • Anchor Standard #7. Perceive and analyze artistic work.
  • Anchor Standard #8. Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.
  • Anchor Standard #10. Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.
  • Anchor Standard #11. Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.
  • United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

    Goal 4: Quality Education
    Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
    Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

CASEL Social & Emotional Learning

  •  

    Self Awareness

  • Self Management

  • Responsible Decision Making

Asia Society Global Competencies

  • Investigate the world

  • Recognize perspectives

  • Communicate ideas
    Take Action

  • 21st Century Skills
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Media Literacy
  • Technology Literacy
    Productivity and
  • Accountability
  • Leadership and Responsibility
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Initiative and Self-Direction

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