Videoconference #1
Date: November 30, 2010, 8:00AM EST
The first Global Impact Apprentice Challenge videoconference was held on Tuesday, November 30, 2010. The six participating schools prepared a 7-minute presentation that introduced all GIA participants to their school and the top three environmental issues of concern in their country. At the conclusion of the presentations, the schools were paired with a partner school to form three teams. The three teams, each team comprised of one American high school and one Middle Eastern or North African high school were announced along with the judges scores for their presentations.
McDowell High School (Erie, Pennslyvania - USA) was not able to participate in the broadcast due to technical problems. The McDowell GIA group was able to present their presentation to the judges via Skype immediately following the videoconference. To view McDowell's presentation, please see the video below as well as the team standings after Videoconference #1.
The videoconference is available to view on-demand by clicking here. You will be asked to log-in prior to viewing the broadcast.
The first Global Impact Apprentice Challenge videoconference was held on Tuesday, November 30, 2010. The six participating schools prepared a 7-minute presentation that introduced all GIA participants to their school and the top three environmental issues of concern in their country. At the conclusion of the presentations, the schools were paired with a partner school to form three teams. The three teams, each team comprised of one American high school and one Middle Eastern or North African high school were announced along with the judges scores for their presentations.
McDowell High School (Erie, Pennslyvania - USA) was not able to participate in the broadcast due to technical problems. The McDowell GIA group was able to present their presentation to the judges via Skype immediately following the videoconference. To view McDowell's presentation, please see the video below as well as the team standings after Videoconference #1.
The videoconference is available to view on-demand by clicking here. You will be asked to log-in prior to viewing the broadcast.
EP GIA Videoconference 1 Standings
Here are the standings for the three teams after Videoconference #1:
Here are the standings for the three teams after Videoconference #1:
| School Name | Points for Presentation | |
| TEAM 1 | McDowell High School - Erie, Pennsylvania - USA | 28 |
| Modern Montessori School - Amman, Jordan | 24 | |
| Team 1 Total Score | 52 | |
| TEAM 2 | South Royalton High School - South Royalton, Vermont - USA | 28 |
| Shevah Mofet High School - Tel Aviv, Israel | 27 | |
| Team 2 Total Score | 55 | |
| TEAM 3 | Beaver Country Day School - Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts - USA | 24 |
| Sadat City Languages School - Sadat City, Egypt | 25 | |
| Team 3 Total Score | 49 |
As the presentations from the schools become available, we will be posting them here on our website.
The South Royalton School has sent a copy of their presentation to be displayed on our site. South Royalton's presentation included a video about the school and a powerpoint presentation. If you would like to see their presentation PDF, please click here. In order to view the presentation, you will need Adobe Reader.
To view the To view the video the students created, please see below.
The South Royalton School has sent a copy of their presentation to be displayed on our site. South Royalton's presentation included a video about the school and a powerpoint presentation. If you would like to see their presentation PDF, please click here. In order to view the presentation, you will need Adobe Reader.
To view the To view the video the students created, please see below.
Preparing for Videoconference #1
What to Expect
Congratulations on being selected to represent your school and your country in the inaugural GIA Challenge! During the first videoconference, you will meet the GIA judges and moderators and will be introduced to your teammates from abroad. The moderators will share with your team the environmental issue on which you will focus throughout the year. Based upon your school’s indicated top three environmental issues, you will be paired with a school from overseas that expresses similar environmental concerns for their community. As a team you will work together to research, create awareness and take action on this environmental issue of mutual concern.
Challenge #1
Your first challenge is to prepare a seven (7) minute presentation to introduce all GIA participants to your school and your top three environmental issues of concern. Please address the questions below to better explain why the discussed environmental issues are particularly releveant to your country and community:
In addition, please respond to the following question:
What do you believe that one individual can do to make a difference in the environmental sustainability of their community?
You may be creative in your presentation, using pictures, video and/or Powerpoint to further illustrate your points. Please refer to the Videoconference #1 worksheet to aid your team in brainstorming and organization.
*Please refer to the Global Impact Apprentice Workbook for further details.
Please submit the Videoconference #1 worksheet along with an outline of your 7-minute presentation to Empower Peace by Thursday, November 18th.
Congratulations on being selected to represent your school and your country in the inaugural GIA Challenge! During the first videoconference, you will meet the GIA judges and moderators and will be introduced to your teammates from abroad. The moderators will share with your team the environmental issue on which you will focus throughout the year. Based upon your school’s indicated top three environmental issues, you will be paired with a school from overseas that expresses similar environmental concerns for their community. As a team you will work together to research, create awareness and take action on this environmental issue of mutual concern.
Challenge #1
Your first challenge is to prepare a seven (7) minute presentation to introduce all GIA participants to your school and your top three environmental issues of concern. Please address the questions below to better explain why the discussed environmental issues are particularly releveant to your country and community:
In addition, please respond to the following question:
What do you believe that one individual can do to make a difference in the environmental sustainability of their community?
You may be creative in your presentation, using pictures, video and/or Powerpoint to further illustrate your points. Please refer to the Videoconference #1 worksheet to aid your team in brainstorming and organization.
*Please refer to the Global Impact Apprentice Workbook for further details.
Please submit the Videoconference #1 worksheet along with an outline of your 7-minute presentation to Empower Peace by Thursday, November 18th.
Videoconference #1