Social+Studies+Focus


 * [[image:children-holding-hands-sm.jpg align="right"]]People From Many Places!
 * ** Class Topic- Culture **
 * ** Objective: The learners will demonstrate the ability to understand that everyone has a culture. It shapes how we understand ourselves and others. **
 * ** Materials needed: **
 * poster paper for each group
 * markers
 * ** 3 links or resources: **
 * @http://online.culturegrams.com/
 * @http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1626519_1373664,00.html
 * @http://www.tckworld.com/
 * ** Summary: ** In cooperative groups, students reflected upon the question, "What does culture mean to you?" Each child brainstormed as much as they can in the time allowed. From there, the entire class came together and shared "what they knew" and "what they want to know more about". Next, the teacher asked each child to find out where their ancestors came from and each student was asked to bring in an item that represents their culture (i.e. I will be bringing in a cookbook that includes recipes/pictures from both sides of my family. These recipes have been passed down from generation to generation). In the near future, the class will begin to study the photographs in the book entitled, "What the World Eats". Students will be able to find similarities/differences between themselves and other people around the world. At the end of the unit, each child will research one country and create a presentation explaining the culture of that country. It's time to promote international mindedness!
 * ** 21st Century Skill Addressed: **
 * Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
 * Social and Cross-Cultural Skills
 * Leadership and Responsibility
 * Communication and Collaboration
 * Information Literacy