POS Social Studies 3

Global Citizenship GLO: 3.2 :

Communities in the World GLO: 3.1

V & A

K & S

SLO: 3.1.1 appreciate similarities and differences among people and communities

SLO: 3.1.2 examine the social, cultural and linguistics that affect quality of life in communities in other parts of the world by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions for inquiry

SLO: 3.1.3 examine geographic characteristics that shape communities in other parts of the world exploring and reflecting upon the following questions for inquiry

SLO: 3.1.4. examine economic factors that shape communities in other parts of the world by exploring and reflecting upon the following question for inquiry

SLO: 3.2.1 appreciate elements of global citizenship

SLO: 3.2.2 explore the concept of global citizenship by reflecting upon the following questions for inquiry

Learning Activities and Assessments

Cultural day
-cooking meals from different countries
-learn about different festivals & learn a dance
-try on traditional clothing
-learn some words from the language

Stories
-bring in a speaker from that country
-read a story to gain a new perspective from the country
-Pen pals

Art Project
-Inca face masks
-Pysanky Eggs

Mapping Project
-Students will locate the four countries
-students will explore the geography of each country

3.S.3 develop skills of geographic thinking

3.S.8 demonstrate skills of oral, written and visual literacy

3.S.2 develop skills of historical thinking

3.S.1 develop skills of critical thinking and creative

3.S.5 demonstrate skills of cooperation, conflict resolution and consensus building

3.S.4 demonstrate skills of decision making and problem solving

3.S.7 apply the research process

3.S.6 develop age-appropriate behavior for social involvement as responsible citizens

3.S.9 develop skills of media literacy

Dimensions of Thinking

Case Study
-study individuals around the world
-compare students lives to others

Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of Canada’s roles and responsibilities in
global citizenship in relation to communities in India, Tunisia, Ukraine and Peru.

Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how geographic, social, cultural and
linguistic factors affect quality of life in communities in India, Tunisia, Ukraine and Peru.