"We may have different religions, different languages, different colored skin, but we all belong to one human race.” -Kofi Annan (Ghanaian diplomat and seventh secretary-general of the United Nations)
New York City is known as one of the greatest cities in the world, with its vast professions, ethnic restaurants and 'melting pot' quality to bring people from all over the world to one location. The diversity of the city alone is something that attracts outsiders and intrigues those who don't know much to learn more. New York offers such a rich learning experience for those who are able to visit the city, with its monuments, museums, parks, architecture, and districts. As educators, we're supposed to think outside the box and bring the world around us into our classroom, giving our students an education they won't be able to forget even if they tried. Instilling information in our students isn't the difficult task, however. The task that many find challenging is simply the task that comes before passing the information and knowledge along: getting our students to WANT to learn. Education, in the eyes of our students, has become an arduous task that they simply don't care to approach or make an effort with. Sadly, most students would rather spend hours in front of a TV than picking up a book or even taking a trip to a museum to see what kind of knowledge lies within.
This is where Mackenzie's Passport comes into play.
Our first stop: New York City and The United Nations!
Though it may be impossible to physically bring your class to this great city, feel free to join us in a virtual field trip to the Big Apple and the concrete jungle. While in New York City, we will be visiting a number of locations that offer a diverse education and a memorable experience. The links below offer a bit of information about each of our stops along the way, as well as extra links offering additional information about each location. Join us! And remember to keep thinking outside the box, educators!
The United Nations
Soho (Cast Iron District)
Koreatown
Central Park
Highline Public Park
American Museum of Natural History
The Intrepid
Wall Street and the New York Stock Exchange
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Ellis Island
The Statue of Liberty
9/11 Memorial
Times Square
