Citizens of the Universe

Inquiry-based online classes for displaced children, led by a dedicated team of international and Ukrainian scientists, educators, and psychologists.

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5 Step Guide to

Citizens of the Universe

Overview


Citizens of the Universe "Welcome to the class! By signing up to take part in Citizens of the Universe classes, students are engaged in lively discussions, delve into deep and interconnected concepts, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills." - Julia Brodsky

5 Steps

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Time

Classes are 1 hour per week

Read about the program, choose your class and invite friends

  • Read all about Citizens of the Universe program and decide, if this is a good idea for your group
  • Invite friends who you think might benefit from this opportunity! You need to recruit four friends to make a total group of 5.
  • Explore the calendar and the list of classes, and choose the ones that your child would like to attend: https://booking.earthlingshub.com/
  • Our classes start in mid-September of the school year and last for the season
  • Explore the pre-requisites per course, if any, and sign the terms of service on the Earthlings Hub platform

Register for the class and apply for funding through ChangeX

  • Register for the classes you chose at this link: https://booking.earthlingshub.com/
  • Make sure you have a Gmail for registration and Google classroom
  • Add the class to your calendar, and the calendar of your child

A note on funding through ChangeX

  • If you are applying for this idea and you see the 'funding available' sign in your region, you may be eligible to apply for funding to support you and your friends taking Citizens of the Universe online courses
  • Should you be able to access the available funding, you'll receive 30% after being approved, and 70% after completing your course
  • The amount of funding stays the same no matter how many courses you sign up for
  • If funding is no longer available, you can still click through to contact the program and register for Citizens of the Universe courses directly, if spots are available

Attend the classes

  • Connect to the classes at the provided Zoom link
  • We expect the students to actively participate in the discussions and projects
  • There may be optional homework activities - support your children if they choose to do those

Complete the final project

  • Over the course, the students will be working toward the completion of the final project, that would become a part of their portfolio
  • The students will reflect on the course and final project, and provide their ideas on future improvements

Get the completion certificate.

  • Students who regularly attend class and participate in discussions and projects will be awarded the certificate of completion!
  • Students who were eligible for ChangeX funding will get their remaining 70% of their funding after completing the course and submitting their group project
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