Unit
Topic
Theme

Region

Length

Fernando M. Reimers et a].

2.1

Similarities and Differences Across Cultures

Diverse cultural perspectives, empathy, variations within
cultural groups, curiosity about global affairs, geogra—
phy, common values, the use of evidence, and the use of
technology

Any/all, with more emphasis on the countries represented by
the children’s parents and on the countries in which partner
schools are located. It would be helpful if various sections
of the same grade covered different countries and attempted
to have representation of various world regions (e.g., Africa,
Asia, Europe, and Latin America)

Eight weeks (six activities and twelve sessions)

Goals and Objectives

Skills

1.

Learn similarities and differences in how children play in different
cultures and understand the limitations of representing an entire
culture or country with ideal types or averages, understanding that
within every culture, there is variation.

Inspire students to take interest in various cultures, cultural differ—
ences, and the ways children live in different cultures. Spark their
desire to communicate with children in other countries with the use
of modern telecommunication technologies.

Act by describing the games children play in different cultures and
sharing those observations with students in other parts of the world.

and Knowledge

Students will describe the games that they and other children in
their school play and then present those descriptions in a poster.

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