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Inspired by the release of the global context for the 2023 e-assessments/portfolios being “Globalization and Sustainability”, presented below are more than 50 possible global explorations under this umbrella.
In mathematics, the global context tends to be the basis of the real-life problem tasks in the e-assessment so be sure to check out these practice questions based on this global context. If you want to share a full practice e-assessment with your students, there is a resource for that too!
For e-portfolio subjects, the IB also released three PCUPs (partially completed unit plans) for design, PHE and the arts which included possible resources which can be used for provocations. A few favourites are:
Environmental films: https://earth.org/best-environmental-films/
Challenges of the 21st century -https://wearerestless.org/2021/05/11/challenges-of-the-21st-century/
Art and science exhibition https://www.getty.edu/news/can-art-and-science-solve-the-most-complex-challenges-of-the-21st-century/ art and science exhibition
Music can change the world https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/music-that-has-changed-the-world/
Even if your students do not sit the e-assessment, you can use this list for designing upcoming units or inspiring other activities such as personal project or service as action ideas.
The list below is in no way exhaustive. Some explorations are very broad and could be split into sub categories while others are narrow and may just inspire a project rather than a whole unit. Please feel free to share more in the comments.
Use of natural resources
Sustainable habits (reducing meat consumption, minimalistic living)
Earth Day
Stakeholders of the world
Leaders for change
Planning ahead
Sending a message through art (visual, music etc.)
The role of technology in raising awareness/making change
Animal exploitation
Renewable energy
Fast fashion
Biodiversity
Sustainability development goals
Climate change
Extreme weather
Human-nature balance
Investing
Food - organic, fast food model, food waste
Community action
Advocacy (including protests)
Population change
The power of youth
Migration
Long term mindset
Advances in transportation
Vision/big picture thinking
Efficiency - doing more with less
Redesigning for improvement
Keeping up with change
De(colonization)
The World Bank (of resources)
Diverse communities e.g. Global workforce
Unity
Globalization of sports/music/fashion
Global education
Connection and collaboration
International trade of resources
International financial markets
International competition
Spread of disease (pandemics)
Expatriate living
International study
Cultural exchange of ideas
Standards of living
Recessions and booms
Travel
Scarcity
Media and news reporting
Anti-globalization
Cultural identity - sharing, appropriation, removal/diluting
Economic globalization - multinational corporations, franchise models
Political globalization - NATO, UN
Cultural globalization - converging cultures
Social media
