Action

One of the goals of the PYP is to encourage meaningful student action. Remember, many other resources are located on the district X drive in the IB_PYP folder. [|A is For Action book and resources]

This [|short video] (10 minutes) shows how curiosity, creativity, initiative, multi-disciplinary thinking, and empathy can make a difference. It's worth your time. media type="vimeo" key="133190364" height="360" width="640"

__ Be sure to check out our other pages for other more to promote student action and share your own on the idea treasure box pages. __

[|10 books to inspire kids to take action and change the world]by Marcie Flinchum-Atkins (nerdybookclub.wordpress.com)

[|GreenSports Earth Changing Moments] articles and video clips where people talk about action they took to help the environment.

[|17 Books to Inspire Kids to Change the World] These are all picture books but the ideas are complex and deep enough to prompt conversation, inquiry and action among older students, as well.

[|Learning to Give] This site provides transdisciplinary learning engagements that include philanthropic concepts and service projects.

[|NBC Making a Difference] Video segments highlighting people who have taken meaningful action and are living the learner profile. These stories can be used as inspiration/provocation for student reflections and discussion on character traits.

[|On the Road with Steve Hartman] Video segments highlighting people who have taken meaningful action and are living the learner profile. These stories can be used as inspiration/provocation for student reflections and discussions on character traits.

lesson plans, images, audio files and videos to teach international-mindedness and global perspectives