This session will equip educators with strategies to transform English Language Arts classrooms into hubs of global learning, focusing on integrating the North Carolina ELA Standards with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Using Scholastic's Candy Bar Crisis article as the centerpiece, participants will explore the journey of cocoa from West African farms to consumer shelves, examining its implications on global economics, climate change, and social justice. Educators will: Discover Global Learning: Learn what global education entails and its importance in preparing students for interconnected challenges. Understand SDGs: Dive into the Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on Goal 1 (No Poverty), Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).
