About | A Global Classroom

Our Story

At a Global Classroom, we understand the unique challenges faced by social studies teachers. Our mission is to lighten the load of dedicated teachers and actively nurture in students a deep understanding of social studies content, writing, and critical thinking skills, as well as an unwavering commitment to the principles of human rights, dignity, and justice. We do this by building educational materials that are based on the following core principles:

1. Educator Expertise: Our resources are exclusively crafted by experienced social studies educators who understand the practical demands of the curriculum and the classroom.

2. Timely and Relevant Content: Our materials are constantly updated with the latest data, empowering teachers and students with current and pertinent information.

3. Engagement and Creativity: Our lessons go beyond the ordinary, incorporating diverse engaging activities and teaching strategies to keep students actively involved in the learning process.

4. Authentic Sources: Our materials are built on authentic sources, including personal stories, readings, podcasts, videos, maps, graphics, primary sources, etc. Comprehension and reflection questions accompany these materials, deepening students' understanding of social studies content and the world around them.

5. Interactive Technology: Leveraging interactive presentations and Nearpods, our materials bring a dynamic and immersive quality to the classroom, catering to diverse learning styles and preferences.

6. Scaffolded Learning: Our lessons and units are carefully designed to scaffold knowledge and skills, guiding students through a structured progression that culminates in a task reinforcing their understanding of the content and mastery of skills.

7. Standards Alignment: We align our materials with educational standards such as Common Core, C3 Framework for Social Studies, and IBDP Global Politics, providing teachers with confidence in seamlessly integrating our materials into their curricula.

8. Editable Study Guides: Recognizing the importance of customization, our lessons come in the form of editable, student-friendly study guides in Google Doc format, empowering teachers to tailor resources to their unique classroom needs.

9. Human Rights-Focused: Our lessons ignite curiosity and foster compassion via personal stories, by facilitating student connections with the human faces behind global challenges. Our materials nurture critical thinking and informed decision-making through materials that explore the root causes of injustice and challenge stereotypes.