Global Leadership Applied Leadership Activities
1. World Quest
Activity scheduled for the end-of-class team-based competition based on topics covered.WorldQuest is a fun way to test what you have learned over the course of the semester.
2. International Students Presentations
This presentation is a great way to show the similarities and differences between the U SA and your home country All Presentations will be scheduled for April, 2010 during the Intercultural Festival Week.
3. World Religions Forum: Islam – Buddhist – Hinduism and Christian
Students and Instructors will have a presentation and a tour at the main religions temples in Dallas. Dates and locations to be announce
Students and teachers will meet the Deputy Consul of Turkey, Ali Findik, enjoy a great Turkish lunch, and see the 2009 Power Points developed by teachers who recently visited Turkey over the summer.
Good opportunity to get a recent perspective on this dynamic country and speak to a government official.
Saturday, October 17th, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
New Tech High @ Coppell ISD
113 Samuel Blvd. (map)
Coppell, TX 75019
5. World Fest (Volunteer Opportunities Available)
Presented by the Town of Addison and World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth, this two-day celebration will feature the best in international music, exhibitions, food, games, markets and children’s activities.
Highlights of this year’s festival include the International marketplace, foods and drinks from around the world, global games, film shorts showcase, multipleperformance stages, children’s workshops, Parade of Nations and headlining acts Brave Combo and the Killdares.
Great chance to see the international community of North Texas comes together. Many countries will be represented, showing the diversity of the community here in Dallas/Fort Worth.
Saturday, October 24, noon to 10 PM
Sunday, October 25, noon to 6 PM
Addison Circle Park (map)
4970 Addison Circle Drive
Addison, TX 75001
6. African Cultural Day (Volunteer Opportunities Available)
Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 8:45 a.m. to 3:20 p.m
Dealey International Academy
6501 Royal Lane, Dallas, 75230
Daylong event designed for students aged 9-13 featuring African dance, music, cultural presentations, Hands-on African-inspired art projects, a geography quiz game, African storytelling and even African animals from the Dallas Zoo.
Nice service-learning opportunity to see students learn more about sub-Saharan Africa. Also, this program is an enjoyable way to help bring international education to North Texan students.
7. DFW Museums (Volunteer Opportunities Available)
Information about free admission to Amon Carter, Modern, Kimball, DMA, and more
- Sixth Floor Museum
- Dallas Holocaust Memorial Museum
- Old Red County Museum
- Fair Park Museums
These museums offer a good perspective on the history of Dallas as a city, both in modern and earlier times. All museums are centrally located near each other.
8. State Fair of Texas (Volunteer Opportunities Available)
September 25th – October 18th
This annual event is a sight to see as it celebrates the best in Texas.
9. Fort Worth Stockyards (Volunteer Opportunities Available)
The Stockyards are living memory of Fort Worth’s cowboy past and present. They offer an authentic look at cowboy life.
Events Assignments:
- Write at least one page about what you saw and learned in the event.
- Please add you photo or provide your entrance tickets along with your essay.
- Assignments should be given to your coordinator and/or instructors. We will give points for each completed assignments and it will be added to your final grade.
- Ask your mentor family if they would like to join you in those activities.
(For ESOL students only, please check with your ESOL instructors if you can use those essays as an extra assignment or use as part of your regular classroom assignments)
10. Global Cultural Videos and Games
Did You Know? - Great video on progression of information technology in the digital age
How Well Do You Know You're World? - Fun geography game with multiple levels, Flash Player required
Sporcle - Numerous history, geography, language and religion games
Sim City - We will use Sim City to help you learn about city life and economics
We will also have some written assignments and group projects throughout. To learn about some of the terminology, we will work on projects comparing American culture, society and life to your culture, society and life back home.