Fernando M. Reimers et al.

4. Students will discuss the meaning of their names and the importance
of names, thereby deepening their understanding of common values.

5. Students will make comparisons between two things that may ini—
tially seem unfamiliar and different, thereby developing perspec—
tive-taking skills.

6. Students will write their own poetry and make visual art that they
then share with children in other parts of the world.

Overview

In this unit, students learn about those needs that unite all of humanity,
as well as the difference between needs and wants. They begin by getting
introduced to children from different parts of the world in the Oxfam cur—
riculum, “Your World, My World.” They examine the topic of human needs
through the arts, as well as through poetry.

Activity 1.1.1

Your World, My World

Students complete this series of activities from Oxfam, paying particular at—
tention to what the photos/ stories tell the class about what people around the
world need. They plot the cities and countries mentioned on their maps. After
completing the lessons, the students create a similar “snapshot” and a collection
of photographs oft themselves. In this way, the students will learn about the
others in the class. This series of lessons can also extend throughout the year.
(http: //www.oxfam.org. uk/education/resources/your—world-my—world)

Activity 1 .1 .2

Wants and Needs

Students complete this activity (or one like it) on the differences between wants
and needs(https://educators.brainpop.com/bp—jr—topic/needs—and-wants/).

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