Periodistas por el planeta / Journalists for the Planet

Periodistas por el planeta / Journalists for the Planet

Periodistas por el planeta / Journalists for the Planet

Language:

English, Spanish

Grade/Age:

Middle (12-14)

Subject:

Creative Language Arts

Global Goals:

4: Quality Education; 13: Climate Action; 14: Life Below Water; 15: Life on Land; 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Dates:

September 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027

Community Service Verification Eligible:

Yes

Project Description:

Proyecto Comunitario: “Periodistas por el Planeta: Inspirados por Mermaid Elle”

Este proyecto comunitario invita a los estudiantes a desarrollar habilidades de lectura, investigación, escritura periodística y participación social a partir de la obra Mermaid Elle: Saving the Seas de Elle Jiménez. Mediante la metodología de Aprendizaje Basado en Proyectos Comunitarios (ABPC), los participantes analizan problemáticas ambientales locales, establecen vínculos con los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) y diseñan acciones concretas para promover el cuidado del planeta.

A lo largo de doce semanas, los estudiantes elaboran biografías, reseñas, crónicas y artículos de opinión, participan en un encuentro virtual con la autora, realizan investigaciones comunitarias y desarrollan campañas de sensibilización ambiental. El proyecto culmina con la publicación de la revista digital o impresa “Periodistas por el Planeta”, un espacio donde comparten sus aprendizajes, propuestas y acciones, demostrando que el periodismo puede ser una herramienta poderosa para generar conciencia y transformar positivamente su comunidad.

Los grupos son emparejados por el facilitador con otras clases para colaborar en conjunto.

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Community Project: “Journalists for the Planet: Inspired by Mermaid Elle”

This community-based project invites students to develop reading, research, journalistic writing, and civic engagement skills through the book Mermaid Elle: Saving the Seas by Elle Jiménez. Using the Community-Based Project Learning (CBPL) approach, participants examine local environmental issues, connect them to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and design meaningful actions to promote environmental stewardship.

Over the course of twelve weeks, students write biographies, book reviews, feature stories, and opinion articles; participate in a virtual meeting with the author; conduct community-based research; and create environmental awareness campaigns. The project culminates in the publication of the digital or print magazine “Journalists for the Planet,” where students share their learning, ideas, and community actions, demonstrating that journalism can be a powerful tool for raising awareness and inspiring positive change.

Classes are matched by the facilitator with other classrooms to collaborate.

When is the project most active?

Fall, Spring

Length of time to complete project:

12 Weeks

Instructional time required for project:

1-2 Hours

Facilitator(s):

Rosa Herlinda De la Cruz Barrón

Facilitator country:

Mexico

Project Categories

STEM

Creative/Language Arts

Social Sciences

MY HERO Global Media Arts Studio: Hero Stories for a Better World

MY HERO Global Media Arts Studio: Hero Stories for a Better World

MY HERO Global Media Arts Studio: Hero Stories for a Better World

Language:

English

Grade/Age:

Primary Grades (5-11), Middle (12-14), Secondary (15-18)

Subject:

Creative Language Arts, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math

Global Goals:

1: No Poverty; 2: Zero Hunger; 3: Good Health and Wellbeing; 4: Quality Education; 5: Gender Equality; 6: Clean Water and Sanitation; 7: Affordable and Clean Energy; 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth; 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; 10: Reduced Inequalities; 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; 12: Responsible Consumption and Production; 13: Climate Action; 14: Life Below Water; 15: Life on Land; 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Communities; 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Dates:

September 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027

Project Description:

Help students discover the heroes in their own communities while building research, media literacy, storytelling, and communication skills. Through guided classroom activities, students create stories, films, art, or audio projects, connect with classrooms around the world, and may submit their work to The MY HERO Project for publication review and consideration for MY HERO contests.

When is the project most active?

Fall

Length of time to complete project:

15 Weeks

Instructional time required for project:

1-2 Hours

Facilitator(s):

Naomi Gledhill

Facilitator country:

United Kingdom

Community Service Verification Eligible:

Yes

Project Categories

STEM

Creative/Language Arts

Social Sciences

Storytelling for Change: My Community Issues, My Voice in Action

Storytelling for Change: My Community Issues, My Voice in Action

Storytelling for Change: My Community Issues, My Voice in Action

Language:

English

Grade/Age:

Secondary (15-18)

Subject:

Creative & Language Arts, Social Studies, STEM

Global Goals:

4: Quality Education, 16: Peace and Justice, Strong Institutions; 17: Partnership for the Goals 1: No Poverty, 3: Good Health & Wellbeing, 4: Quality Education, 5: Gender Equality, 6: Clean Water & Sanitation, 7: Affordable & Clean Energy, 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth, 10: Reduced Inequalities, 9: Industry, Innovation, & Infrastructure, 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities, 12: Responsible Consumption & Production, 15: Life on Land, 16: Peace, Justice, & Strong Communities, 17: Partnerships for the Goals, 14: Life Below Water, 13: Climate Action, 2: Zero Hunger

Dates:

September 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027

Project Description:

“Storytelling for Change: My Local Issue, My Voice in Action is an international storytelling project that empowers young people to explore issues that matter in their communities and share their ideas for positive change through storytelling.
Over a 6–7 week journey, participants learn the key elements of storytelling while identifying a local issue, examining its impact, and developing a story that highlights possible solutions or actions. Through interaction with peers from different countries, students strengthen their communication, critical thinking, creativity, and global citizenship skills.
The project culminates in a final storytelling showcase where participants present stories that connect local experiences with global understanding and inspire meaningful action.
Classes are matched by the facilitator with other classrooms to collaborate. “

When is the project most active?

Fall, Spring

Length of time to complete project:

7 weeks

Instructional time required for project:

1-2 hours per week

Facilitator(s):

Mustapha Louznadji, Raja Zayer, Kheira Meziough

Facilitator country:

Algeria, Tunisia

Community Service Verification Eligible:

Yes

Project Categories

STEM

Creative/Language Arts

Social Sciences

Machinto – Hiroshima/Nagasaki for Peace

Machinto – Hiroshima/Nagasaki for Peace

Machinto – Hiroshima/Nagasaki for Peace

Language:

English, Japanese, Spanish

Grade/Age:

Primary (5-11), Middle (12-14), Secondary (15-18)

Subject:

Social Studies, Creative Language Arts

Global Goals:

11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Communities; 17: Partnership for the Goals

Dates:

September 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027

Facilitator(s):

Eriko Katsumata, Mai Okada

Project Description:

What Hiroshima/Nagasaki mean today and how to keep telling to next generations. Based on reading picture books such as “Machinto” and “My Hiroshima”, and listening to the real voice of survivors, participants learn about what the dropping of nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki brought us today. Students share their messages and activities for peace with other students in the world toward the World as One Family.

When is the project most active?

All Year Round

Length of time to complete project:

4-8 Weeks

Instructional time required for project:

1-2 Hours

Facilitator country:

Japan

Will the project include a synchronous exchange?

Yes

Community Service Verification Eligible:

No

Project Categories

STEM

Creative/Language Arts

Social Sciences

Origami

Origami

Origami

Language:

English, Japanese

Grade/Age:

Primary (5-11), Middle (12-14), Secondary (15-18)

Subject:

Creative Language Arts, Social Studies, World Language

Global Goals:

4: Quality Education; 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; 12: Responsible Consumption and Production; 16: Peace and Justice, and Strong Communities; 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Dates:

September 1, 2026 – June 30, 20207

Facilitator(s):

Yoshiko Fukui, Puppala Rasagnya, Ayana Tanaka, Ayane Nose

Project Description:

The ORIGAMI Project connects students around the world through the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. Students learn and create origami, exchange ideas and cultural stories, collaborate on international themes such as peace, friendship, sustainability, and cultural heritage, and share their creations through photos, videos, online galleries, and community activities. The project encourages creativity, intercultural understanding, communication, and global citizenship while inspiring students to take meaningful action in their schools and local communities.

Facilitator country:

Japan

When is the project most active?

Fall, Spring

Length of time to complete project:

6-10 Weeks

Instructional time required for project:

1-2 Hours

Community Service Verification Eligible:

Yes

Project Categories

STEM

Creative/Language Arts

Social Sciences