Hannah and Tammi getting ready for their participation in History's MANKIND CONNECTED: A Global Teach-In is a live webcast featuring schools from across the globe, focused on the value and importance of learning about our shared human story through the lens of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Throughout the world, UNESCO’s (United Nations Scientific, Educational, and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Centre has designated 962 important cultural and natural sites, including 21 in the United States. Participation from students and educators from all 7 continents, including a satellite ground station in Antarctica, will be featured.

Prior to the program, students toured The Newseum.

With Dr. Libby O'Connell, Chief Historian of History, Dr. Albert Camarillo, Professor of History at Stanford University, and President of the Organization of American Historians and UNESCO expert Dr. Agnes Hsu, Resident Scholar and Director of Arts and Culture for the China Institute.

Prior to the program..

Carlos being interviewed about "Mankind..." and making a History commercial. "My name is Carlos and I make history every day."  Below Olivia, Alex and Solomon do the same.

Herndon High American History students in the audience prior to the program.

Hannah: "I know there are 962 World Heritage sites in the world, and that we have 21 here in the U.S. What are some of the criteria for becoming a World Heritage site?"

Tammi: "There are so many fascinating World Heritage sites, and we were very interested to learn that some of these sites are considered cultural sites- like Stonehenge- and others are considered natural sites- like the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Can you tell us about one of your favorite World Heritage sites?"