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Central Idea: Culture and habits shape our identity - Coggle Diagram
Central Idea: Culture and habits shape our identity
Lines of Inquiry
Cultural connections: Exploring how our culture connects us to others. (Connection) (Culture).
Connection: Exploring the relationships between our culture and others.
Culture: Exploring the traditions, values, and practices that connect us to our community.
Contexts (Real-World Application)
• Cultural Crafts: Creating art projects that reflect different cultural traditions. Example: Making crafts like Chinese lanterns, Native American dreamcatchers, or African masks.
• Cultural Celebrations: Celebrating cultural holidays and festivals in the classroom. Example: Celebrating Lunar New Year, Diwali, or Hanukkah with activities and food.
• Storytime with Cultural Books: Reading books that highlight different cultures and discussing them. Example: Reading a book about a child from another country and talking about their traditions.
• Music and Dance: Exploring different cultural music and dances. Example: Listening to music from different cultures and learning simple dances.
• Cultural Dress-Up: Having a dress-up day where children wear traditional clothing from their culture. Example: Children come dressed in clothing that represents their cultural heritage and share about it.
Appreciation of different cultures: Recognising and valuing the diversity of cultures around us. (Perspective) (Appreciation).
Perspective: Recognising and valuing the diversity of cultures.
Appreciation: Valuing and respecting different cultures
Contexts (Real-World Application)
• Pen Pals: Connecting with children from other countries through letters or video messages. Example: Writing simple letters or recording videos to share with children in another country, learning about their daily lives.
• Cultural Fair: Organising a classroom cultural fair where each child or group presents a different culture. Example: Setting up booths or tables where children present information, art, and food from different cultures.
• Cultural Show-and-Tell: Having a show-and-tell where children bring in items that represent their culture. Example: Children bring in items like traditional clothing, music instruments, or family heirlooms.
• International Food Day: Bringing in foods from different cultures for children to taste and learn about. Example: Parents prepare and send in traditional dishes from their culture for the children to try.
• Guest Speakers: Inviting family members or community members to share about their culture. Example: A parent comes in to share about their cultural heritage and brings traditional items to show.
Self-identity: Understanding who we are and what makes us unique. (Form) (Identity)
Form: Understanding the different aspects of our identity.
Identity: Understanding our own identity.
• Self-Portraits: Creating self-portraits that include important aspects of their identity. Example: Drawing pictures of themselves including their favourite things, family members, and cultural symbols.
• Identity Collages: Making collages that represent who they are. Example: Using magazine cut-outs, drawings, and photos to create a collage about their identity.
• Storytelling: Sharing personal stories about their family and cultural traditions. Example: Children bring in an item from home that represents their culture and share a story about it.
• "All About Me" Books: Creating simple books that describe themselves, their families, and their interests. Example: Making a book with pages that include their name, age, family members, favourite foods, and traditions.
• Family Photos: Bringing in family photos and discussing family traditions and special occasions. Example: Children share photos of their family and talk about their favourite family activities.
Learner Profile (with examples)
Inquirer: Asking questions about cultural practices and their significance.
Communicator: Sharing and discussing different cultural experiences with peers.
Open-minded: Appreciating and respecting different cultures and traditions.
Transdisciplinary Learning Subject Integration
• Art: Expressing our identity and culture through creative activities. Example: Creating art projects that reflect personal and cultural identity.
• Language: Communicating about our identity and culture through stories and discussions. Example: Sharing stories about family traditions and cultural practices.
• Social Studies: Exploring different cultural traditions and how they shape our identity. Example: Learning about various family traditions and customs from around the world.
Approaches to Learning
• Communication Skills: Enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication through storytelling, sharing, and discussions.
• Self-Management Skills: Developing the ability to reflect on one's own identity and culture, and managing emotions when discussing different cultures.
• Social Skills: Developing the ability to interact with others, share, and appreciate different perspectives.
Assessment Methods
• Culture Boxes: Each child creates a "culture box" filled with items that represent their culture and identity. They present their boxes to the class, explaining the significance of each item. Example: A child includes a traditional costume, a favourite family recipe, and a small cultural artefact in their box and explains why each item is important to them.
• Art Projects: Children create art that reflects their self-identity and cultural background. Teachers can assess the projects based on the children's explanations and the cultural elements included. Example: A child paints a picture of their family celebrating a cultural festival, including specific cultural symbols and decorations.
• Photo Journals: Children create a photo journal with pictures of their family, cultural events, and personal interests. Teachers can document and discuss each child's contributions to understand their identity and cultural connections. Example: A child brings photos of a family holiday celebration and talks about the traditions and foods they enjoy.