How do I log into the World and I Online Resource?
You will receive your username and password soon after you enroll. There is a general log in and a special password to enter the Teacher's Corner.
What if I forget the username and password or it doesn't work?
You may contact us to request the username and passwords. They are changed periodically.
What does the "World and I" online resource have to do with "Expansion of Mind and Heart"?
It is just one avenue to assist in the expansion of the mind and heart. It is a great cross-curricular resource that includes thousands of Lesson Plans with questions and activities to stimulate thinking deeper on topics in a variety of categories.
Another way to utilize the "World and I" is to find each course's national standards. Each standard has a variety of articles with lesson plans. These standards can expand the learning in those courses beyond the curriculum the students are currently using. You can find yearly teaching guides based on the "World and I" national standards' lesson plans here.
If there is a particular topic the student is interested in or has a passion for, that topic can be explored through articles found in a search for articles within the "World and I" archive. For instance, the WorldandISchool.com presents a glorious array of collections for the arts curricula. Painters, sculptors, and others from around the world are highlighted in the Art collection. Music features everything from composers and vocalists to music genres and festivals. Explore the Dance, Theater, Architecture, and Craft & Design collections as well.
What is the grade level of the "World and I" articles?
Many of the articles are written in language that may be challenging for middle and high school students. Reading on a higher than comfortable level is a good practice and the articles are usually not too long. Using the teacher's guides along with the articles will strengthen and student's reading and comprehension as well as broaden their minds.
The new site for elementary-level children, WorldandIKids, was released in 2012. All enrolled families have access to WorldandIKids at no additional cost!
- History Makers presents profiles of important figures throughout history. These helpful bios include informative pictures, famous quotes, and quizzes.
- Inspire! provides inspirational quotations, posted daily during weekdays, that are sure to brighten your students' day! Each quotation comes with a clipart image and a few paragraphs to help students connect it to their daily lives.
- Did You Know? delivers fascinating facts about Amazing Places, Strange Science, Incredible Individuals, Awesome Art, and Wacky Words, one per weekday.
- What If? lets students explore scenarios that might arise in their daily lives. This interactive feature offers a situation to spur thought and discussion.
- Folktales features engaging stories from regions around the world. Folktales are a wonderful way to explore other cultures and have fun doing it!
- Cyber Exhibits showcases quality images from galleries around the world! All exhibits are paired with useful information and questions to spur creativity.
In addition to the six features currently shown on the preview site, WorldandIKids.com will provide select content from WorldandISchool.com, including Global Culture Studies and our entire World Gallery. And that's just the beginning! Starting soon after launch, expect new features like Kids Report (a global newspaper by and for kids), Most Respected (profiles of most beloved historical and cultural icons by country), World of Nature (fun science articles at age-appropriate reading levels), and many more!
