What is the Global Classroom Project?

Elementary, middle, and high schools throughout Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) participate in the Global Classroom Project, which provides an opportunity for students to work with peers from around the world on authentic tasks and challenges. 

As part of the Global Classroom Project, schools select a Sustainable Development Goal from among 17 goals established by the United Nations as a blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet. 

Throughout the Global Classroom Project, students also learn attributes of Portrait of a Graduate, which prioritizes the development of skills that will empower FCPS students to be productive citizens of a global community and successful in the workforce of the future. 

About Our School's Partnership

Class: 6th Grade

Content Focus: ES Science, ES World Languages

Partnership Description: Students will develop innovative ways to recycle in order to reduce waste. Once they come up with ideas to achieve the goal of zero waste, they will take action within their classrooms or throughout the school.

Students will have the opportunity to learn more about each other's cultures, including favorite foods, music, movies, sports, and more. They will collaborate with peers and partner students, communicating through video messages or emails.

UN Sustainable Development Goals:

Goal # 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Portrait of a Graduate:

• Collaborator: I respectfully listen to ideas of others.
• Communicator: I listen and ask questions so they can understand. 
• Critical Thinker: Ask questions to help solve problems.

Global Classroom Pathway: Sustainability

Partner School:  Kobe Bilingual School, Kobe, Japan

Global Classroom Project Teachers

Partner School Teacher: 

Janina Tubby

FCPS Gunston Elementary Teacher: