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Curricula Supported: AP, IB, A levels, Common Core
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Self-Directed, Exploratory Learning
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mG20inAction
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The Model G20 (MG20) are global summits where high schoolers from around the world convene for a true-to-life simulation of the G20 Summit. Through a series of workshops, formal and informal negotiations, and working in intercontinental teams, students hone their cross-cultural communication, strategic thinking, and leadership craft. Simulating roles of heads of state and ministerial members of the G20, students engage with the most pressing global challenges and explore collaborative solutions with their peers.
What is Model G20?
What is mG20 in Action?
“With collaborative activities, games, and workshops, club members learn to become global citizens, build fundamental leadership skills, explore the realm of foreign relations, and develop new perspectives. ”
Kiara O.Dominican Academy
Dartmouth College, Class of 2024
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Laying the foundation of the global Model G20 community, mG20 in Action is an extracurricular club for high school students to explore contemporary issues in both online and in-classroom formats. Students develop an understanding of how global issues manifest in the local context through gamified content, animated videos, and short video lectures and readings. Individual assignments and group projects are designed to enhance college readiness, hone soft skills, and help students prepare for life in an increasingly interconnected world.
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Their Journey to Global Leadership Starts at Your School
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1 The G20 Summit is an international forum for the governments and central bank governors from 19 countries and the European Union.
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Increasing Rigor in the ClassroomStepping Into the World
MG20 Task Force
MG20 World Summit
MG20 Virtual Summit
mG20 in Action
Invitation-only, in-person event open to Knovva alumni
Hosted by the G20 Presidency, attended by real world leaders
Students draft and present Position Papers to Y20 and G20 leaders
Multi-day, in-person simulations hosted by major cities worldwide
Interactive workshops, lectures, and classes based on real G20 topics
Open to Knovva alumni by invitation only
Fully online global youth leadership conference in a gamified simulation
Debate, collaborate, propose, and advocate ideas
Opportunity to elevate to the MG20 World Summit
An extracurricular club focused on humanities, science, and social justice
Real-world simulations, engaging activities, and public speaking opportunities
International engagement and collaboration via online community forum
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Students from clubs around the world who stand out among their peers have the opportunity to
participate in worldwide Model G20 Summits.
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Why start an extracurricular club?
High school graduates are required to display a wide array of competencies, independent knowledge, and universality in their thinking, whether it’s in their classrooms, in their college applications, or in the 21st century workplace. With growing demands for holding core academic time sacred, student clubs provide an excellent opportunity to bolster these non-academic skills.
It all starts at a young age. Studies show that high school students who engage in extracurricular activities have higher indicators of school success and SAT test scores.
Research conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics found that participation in extracurricular activities has a positive correlation to students’ attendance, GPA, test scores, and expected educational goals.
In a study by the College Board, researchers found that high school participation is correlated with higher SAT scores. The study found that participation in extracurricular activities increased SAT math scores by 45 points and SAT verbal scores by 53 points.
Extracurriculars and Academic Success
High School
Indicators of School Success
Path Model Effects
Extracurricular Activity Participants
SAT-Math SAT-Verbal
Extracurricular Activities
45pt 53pt
50% 51%
*in the first semester of their senior year.
had no unexcused absences*
never skipped classes*
had a GPA of 3.0 or higher
scored in the highest quartile on a composite math and reading assessment
expect to earn a bachelor’s degree or higher
31% 30% 68%
Source: Course Hero Blog
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mG20 in Action offers schools a flexible club format. Designed by Knovva Academy’s team of Harvard University alumni, it provides nine engaging cycles throughout the year that immerse students in myriad topics of global significance. Since timelines are staggered to accommodate the varying academic calendars of our global community, clubs may start at any point in the school year without missing a beat.
Not sure if mG20 in Action is for you? Watch our tutorial videos or book a meeting with us to see what you think before you subscribe!
Quick Facts
Welcoming a Digital Future
Sharing Information Through Global Cooperation
Ensuring Food Security
Recycling, Reusing, and Reinventing Trash
Conserving Our Clean Water
Planning and Preparing for Emergencies
Preventing Sea Level Rise
Preserving Biodiversity
Rethinking Land Use and Redevelopment
936weeks
of content for one academic year*
4Sessions
in each cycle
24/7access to content and assignments
9pressing topics*
Customizable schedule
Online and in-classroom
components
*New iterations of mG20 in Action including new topics will be released in early 2021.
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Highly interactive workshops give students the space to develop their leadership capacity, enhance their problem-solving ability, and build 21st century skills.
impACT: Global Priorities is a two-week immersive role-play simulation. During this first week, students explore hypothetical scenarios that feature complex and highly relevant real-world problems.
Students take a deep dive into current issues and share their opinions through Knovva Academy’s international, online community. There, students experience, present, and discuss diverse perspectives with club members worldwide.
Calling on the skills developed in Week 1 workshops, students are immersed in role-playing simulations that rely on Week 2 knowledge. They must take a stance on an issue, develop a persuasive strategy, and write and deliver a speech to a Deciding Committee of their peers.
impACT: Role-Play
Global Connections
impACT Preparation
Skill-Building WorkshopsWeek 1
Week 3Week 4
Week 2
Sample workshops include:Sample simulation topics include:Asking Questions and Active Listening
Effective Public SpeakingL.E.A.D. Leadership Development and Exploration
Space explorationSea level riseSmart cities
“For our school, mG20 in Action is a lot more than just another student club; it’s a global team united to work towards a common passion by inspiring each other and collaborating to understand the challenges that our world faces today. We’re acquiring new skills, confidence, and new global perspectives.”
Agustina F.Northlands School, Argentina
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mG20 in Action offers unparalleled experiences for both teachers and students.
Teachers love mG20 in Action because it:
Students are equipped with everything they need to:
Provides world-class content with easy-to-follow daily lesson plans, and it starts with the click of a button.
Requires multidisciplinary thinking, research, and action.
Aligns with standards (Common Core, IGCSE, IB). Enhances preparation for AP and is ideal for honors credit or class capstone.
Transforms any classroom into a global learning community by situating local problems in a global context.
Develop as formidable public speakers, presenters, and negotiators.
Identify sociopolitical challenges of interest in their local contexts.
Collaborate with a global community to develop personalized solutions.
Engage local, state, and international policymakers and legislators.
Create a portfolio of their learning to accompany their college applications.
“We want our students to experience what their future lives will be like. mG20 in Action is excellent because it creates a scenario in which they can understand how their skills are transferable not only between classes but in their careers as well.”
— Darren Nicholas Head of School, British International School of Boston
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Knovva Academy is a pioneering academic institution serving secondary schools around the world. Our mission is to build a global community of lifelong learners. Combining proven approaches to teaching and learning with cutting-edge technology, Knovva Academy offers holistic and inventive solutions for students and teachers wherever they are. Using gamified simulations, immersive learning experiences, and innovative coursework, we engage our students by turning learning into action.
We invite your school to join the Knovva Rewards Program, as we know program purchase and implementation can be challenging, and we’d love to help schools around the world take advantage of these benefits. Click below to see how your school can benefit from up to 450 free PDP credits or 12 months of free access to mG20 in Action.
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2019 Beijing, China 2019 Tokyo, Japan 2020 Y7 Virtual Summit
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