Introducing Global Citizens: Sustainability

In this course, students focus on building skills around food sustainability that will enable them to become effective global citizens. Students will learn all about food production and security, while also exploring the human digestive system. With this knowledge, students will complete hands-on STEAM projects, connecting concepts learned in class to the real world.


Global Citizen Sustainability Course Kit

Global Citizens: Sustainability Course Book

Beginner & Intermediate Level Kits



Beginner Projects (Age 5-6)

  • Make stomach slime to see where our food goes
  • Simulate food digestion by making an enzyme lava lamp
  • See what happens to food waste by making poop

Intermediate Projects (Ages 7–12)


Lesson Overview

Over the course of four lessons, students will explore varying aspects of global citizenship, sustainability and food, and the human digestive system.


In the first lesson, students learn what global citizenship is and why it is important. Students will begin to gain an understanding of sustainability and the pillars upon which it is based. Additionally, students will explore issues around food security and will begin to think critically about solutions to these issues, all while employing real-world skills to STEAM-based projects.


Food is a vital part of our existence and well-being. In this lesson, students will dive into the human digestive system to see exactly what happens to the food we eat. With this knowledge, students will begin to understand the importance of food quality and how this relates to food production and sustainability.


About 71% of the land on Earth is considered habitable, and over half of that land is used for agricultural purposes. Students will learn exactly how food is produced and why so much land is needed. Students will then explore environmental, social and economic impacts to see precisely why these current practices are not sustainable.


We know current food production is not sustainable, but what can we do about it? In our last lesson, students will put their newfound knowledge and skills into practice as they explore and come up with real-world solutions to this question.



Course Details


Course fee:

¥13,300（with tax）*

*Kit fee ¥1,500 (with tax) will be charged separately


Course Type:

Ongoing course*

*PLEASE NOTE: This is a monthly subscription group course where you will be automatically reserved for the upcoming courses. Every month, your seat will be automatically reserved for this group course. Your reservation will be renewed with the same “lesson day and time” and “payment method” that you select when you apply to this course for the first time. If you wish to discontinue the subscription, please contact the Events Team before the group course deadline set for each month.


Course Level

Beginner Level (Age 5-6)

Students in the Beginner Level will conduct several projects to learn about our food's journey from start to finish. Students in this level will be able to choose to take the course with bilingual support or in English only.


Intermediate Level (Ages 7–12)

Students in the Intermediate Level will learn to reduce food waste by replanting fruit and vegetable left-overs, while exploring composting and alternative planting methods. Students in this level will be able to choose to take the course with bilingual support or in English only.



Course Schedule

Every Saturday @ 10:00 - 10:50 JST
(10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29)

or

Every Wednesday @ 18:00 - 18:50 JST
(10/12, 10/19, 10,26, 11/2)



Sign-Up Deadline

Deadline to sign up is 9/12.


Cancellation Policy

Students who cancel their reservation before 9/12 will not be charged.



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About The Global Citizens Program



At Global Step Academy, we want to enable our students to be effective contributors to the global community. Our goal is to provide young leaders with the knowledge, skills and values to shape a positive future for our planet. We focus on the core values of responsibility, collaboration, social awareness, self-awareness and empowerment. Students explore a variety of topics within STEAM, to develop and build real-world skills around observation, curiosity, creativity, problem solving, communication and collaboration, empathy and sustainability.



Global Citizens Course Schedule

Each month, students will be able to take new themes along with new activities and projects to further their learning.


Current Courses

Empathy
Exploring Human Impact on the Environment by Understanding Emotions

Sustainability
The Journey of Our Food: Sustainability and Our Body


Upcoming Courses

Social Awareness - November 2022
Healthy Humanity: Understanding Global Health Through Social Awareness

Problem Solving - December 2022
Our Powerful Brains: Problem Solving for a Better World

Teamwork - January 2023
Our Unique Perspectives: Exploring Diversity Through Teamwork

Curiosity - February 2023
Out of Curiosity: Global Warming and Our Body



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