- Learners will analyze real-life problems facing different parts of the world and collaboratively construct solutions to these problems 

-Learners will understand how the lives of people their age are very different depending on what part of the world they are from

-Learners will develop a global perspective 

-Learners will identify things they can do at home to make the world a better place 

-Learners will analyze how individual global problems can lead to other newer problems in the future 

-Learners will develop project-management skills and leadership skills

-Learners will share their ideas with their peers to collaboratively create solutions 

I am a licensed middle school and high Social Studies teacher in the state of Ohio. I have been teaching Social Studies to middle and high school students for the last five years. Additionally, I taught middle school and high school science for two years. I taught this particular course as a high school elective for two years, then also at the middle school level for a year as well. I also have a Bachelor's degree in both Education and History.

My teaching license in Integrated Social Studies (grades 7-12) and my Bachelor's degree in History qualify me to teach this course on global problem-solving.

Homework Offered
There will be some weeks where an individual project might be supplied to learners to allow them to apply the conversations we had in class and demonstrate what they learned from the class. This will be communicated on the classroom page. These projects are optional but would go a long way in enriching learners' understanding of the material covered in class. 
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Learners will be assessed informally through class participation. Some weeks the teacher might provide optional assignments outside of class that enrich student learning in class and helps to continue the conversation outside of class. 
Grades Offered

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