Posts by Jessica Barber
We Love Philly
We Love Philly Source: https://welovephilly.org/ Description: The mission of We Love Philly, a recognized 501(c)(3) program, is to empower students with positive community experiences and essential professional skills through mindfulness, volunteerism, entrepreneurship, ownership, and content creation. We Love Philly teaches students how to navigate complex emotional stressors, equips them with essential life skills, arranges volunteer experiences to…
Read MoreTeaching Abroad Resources
Curious about teaching abroad? Global Philadelphia is here to help. We have a cache of links here for you to expand your horizons. With options all over the world, these fantastic programs are the opportunities of a lifetime. Chile http://centrodevoluntarios.cl/ China https://chinabyteaching.com/teaching-english-in-china/am-i-eligible-to-teach-in-china/ Czech Republic https://www.mzv.cz/washington/en/culture_events/education/information_for_teachers_of_english/index.html France https://frenchhighereducation.org/teaching-assistant-program/prospective-applicants Italy…
Read MoreGender, Income, and Climate: Addressing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals in Philadelphia (High School Unit Plan)
Source: Global Philadelphia Association & Arcadia University Created by: Miranda Kuhn (Arcadia University School of Education) for Global Philadelphia Association Grade Level: 9-12 Duration: 3 weeks View or Download Unit Plan Description: In this three-week curricular unit, students will examine and answer the essential question, “How do ordinary people create change in their communities?” Students will conduct…
Read MoreSeeing Philadelphia’s NHL’s…on your own, virtually!
Source: Global Philadelphia Association Description: This is an educator’s planning guide to create student use of Philadelphia’s National Historic Landmarks. This guide suggests a way for students (grades 6-12) to integrate historical information about Philadelphia’s history with specific NHLs, and then develop a virtual field trip for others to discover and enjoy through a “visit” to these…
Read MoreHeritage Storytime Ep2: Philly has a Dream for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Heritage Storytime: Heritage Storytime is a series of monthly storytime episodes presented by Global Philadelphia Association. For more info and to watch other episodes, visit our STORIES page. Episode Description: Join us for the second episode of Heritage Storytime, where we’ll hear Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s inspiring “I Have a Dream” speech, read from a…
Read MoreHeritage Storytime Ep1: Oney Judge’s Daring Escape from Slavery
Heritage Storytime: Heritage Storytime is a series of monthly storytime episodes presented by Global Philadelphia Association. For more info and to watch other episodes, visit our STORIES page. Episode Description: Join us for our first virtual Heritage Storytime episode! We’ll be at the African American Museum in Philadelphia reading the book “My Name Is Oney Judge” by local…
Read MoreHeritage Storytime
Source: Global Philadelphia Association What is Heritage Storytime? Heritage Storytime (HS) is a series of monthly storytime episodes presented virtually for children. Each HS episode will focus on a heritage-related theme and will feature a children’s book read-along as well as complementary learning materials and activities. HS nurtures our desire to tell stories about our…
Read MoreIndia and Nepal Dance and Music
Source: Joe Gorman, Music Specialist, D. Newlin Fell Elementary School Description: These are teaching resources on Indian and Nepali music and dance that have been collected by elementary music teacher Joe Gorman. He includes activities on Diwali dance, Bollywood dance and music, Jantar Mantar, Om Mani Padme Hum (Buddhist mantra chant), Mandala, traditional instruments, and…
Read MoreHistory of Public Health in Philadelphia: A Timeline with a Global Context, 1300s – 2000s CE
Source: Global Philadelphia Association and Historical Society of Pennsylvania Description: This timeline shows the history of many public health initiatives, issues, and organizations as they developed in the city of Philadelphia from the colonial era into the present day. These developments are provided within a global context, utilizing material from across many continents and countries, and…
Read MorePhiladelphia World Heritage City Seal
Source: Global Philadelphia Association Description: The Philadelphia World Heritage City seal was designed by J2 Design Partnership. It has come to represent a city that is using a uniquely distinguished past to propel a dramatically new future. The seal is open-source and available to download in several colors on the Global Philadelphia website. It can be used…
Read More