While enrolled at THINK Global School, students are encouraged to be creative during the course of their studies and travels. When the students document these thoughts, we are often delighted with the results. In “Back and forth to the Ajanta and Ellora caves,” 10th grade student Paul S. uses travel writing to document his recent journey to Aurangabad, India, where he and his fellow classmates visited Jain, Buddhist and Hindu...
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Beasts of the Southern Wild Podcast Overview: Anyone who has seen the popular indie film "Beasts of the Southern Wild" has had the chance to step into the magical backwoods world co-created by Benh Zeitlin and Lucy Alibar. It is a dark and fantastic place, populated by larger-than-life characters who take viewers on a visceral journey deep into Louisiana's bayous. Learn more about Lucy Alibar as she discusses her own...
Read MoreSince the first TEDx event took place on March 23, 2009, the popularity of these independent TED events has exploded, and conference organizers around the world are now tasked with putting together groups of engaging speakers who exemplify the TED mission of "ideas worth spreading." With this in mind, we're proud to announce that one of our 12th grade students, Yada P., has been selected as a speaker at this...
Read MoreThis past Saturday, after completing their first week of classes, our students and faculty put aside their laptops and books to take in their first weXplore excursion of the school year. The day trip had generated a lot of excitement throughout the week and featured a packed itinerary, including a visit to the Golconda Fort — an archaeological treasure that is currently being considered for inclusion as a UNESCO...
Read MoreWhile enrolled at THINK Global School, students are encouraged to be creative during the course of their studies and travels. When the students document these thoughts, we are often delighted with the results. In “A fraction of Golconda,” 10th grader Tiana S. shares some of her favorite photos from TGS' recent weXplore excursion to the ruinous Golconda Fort, which sits on the outskirts of Hyderabad, India. Golkonda, which translates to...
Read MoreWar, politics and mass media. Podcast Overview: Professor Noam Chomsky has been a subject of great acclaim during his lengthy career. Once referred to by Paul Robinson of the New York Times Book Review as "possibly our greatest intellectual alive," Mr. Chomsky is best known for his contributions as a linguist, writer, and political activist. As the author of over 100 books and countless columns and essays, Mr. Chomsky's writings...
Read MoreThe following post originally appeared on Nick Martino's blog Defenders of Ma'at. Since the blog was written, Nick's visa was approved, and he is now with his students in Hyderabad, India. As I sit sipping my white mocha espresso at Hyperion coffee shop in Fredericksburg, Virginia, I am very impressed with the ease of using technology to flatten my classroom, and in turn, the world. My Global Studies and Social...
Read MoreIndia, we have arrived. After a long journey, some lost luggage and jet lag, I am pleased to announce that we have arrived safely at the Indus International School in Hyderabad. Excitement and anxiety fill the air as we jump in feet first and embark on this incredible journey. That being said, a journey would not be complete if it did not involve a wave of arrivals spanning twenty-four hours, a few...
Read MoreThe importance of the International Baccalaureate Podcast Overview: Since its introduction in 1968, the International Baccalaureate® (IB) has seen widespread adoption throughout the world, with over 3,600 schools in 146 countries now utilizing its curriculums in the classroom. The challenging programmes are well known for their high quality of education, and enrolled students, like those at THINK Global School, are cultivated into independent learners with advanced critical thinking skills...
Read MoreEach year a variety of locations are proposed and considered as host cities for a THINK Global School term, and each year India's most interesting cities have received strong consideration. This August, India will become an exotic reality as we make our way to Hyderabad for four months. India's fourth largest city isn't as well known as Calcutta or Mumbai, so let's take a look at what makes Hyderabad...
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