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. 

Our School's Partnerships

Kindergarten- Ms. Pinkerton's Class

Pathway: Environmental Stewardship

Grade Level: Kindergarten

Partner Country: Greece

Content Focus: Water Conservation

Sustainable Development Goal: Clean Water and Sanitation

FCPS Portrait of a Graduate Attributes: Communicator, Collaborator, Creative and Critical Thinker, Ethical and Global Citizen

Partnership Description: The class will work together to explore and aim to solve real-world problems to help conserve water. 

2nd Grade- Ms. Thomas' Class

Pathway: Sustainability

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

Partner Country: Catherine Hall Primary and Infant School in Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica

Content Focus: Coastal Habitat Restoration

Sustainable Development Goal: Life on Land and Life Below Water

FCPS Portrait of a Graduate Attributes: Communicator, Collaborator, Ethical and Global Citizen

Partnership Description: The class will work together to explore and aim to solve real-world problems linked to SG 14 and 15. They will provide feedback to one another in order to enhance the learning process.

5th Grade- Ms. Jones' Class

Pathway: Environmental Stewardship

Grade Level: 5th Grade

Partner Country: Greece

Content Focus: Renewable Energy

Sustainable Development Goal: Affordable and Clean Energy

FCPS Portrait of a Graduate Attributes: Communicator, Collaborator, Ethical and Global Citizen

Partnership Description: 

6th Grade- Ms. Malave's Class

Pathway: Environmental Stewardship

Grade Level: 6th

Partner Country: India

Content Focus: 

Sustainable Development Goal: 

FCPS Portrait of a Graduate Attributes: Communicator, Collaborator, Ethical and Global Citizen

Partnership Description: