We all know what it means to be a good citizen in our own town or city, but what does it mean
to be a good global citizen? In this unit, students will learn to appreciate other cultures, connect
across difference, and reach out to make others’ lives better. During class, we will “travel” to
three regions: Central America, South America, and Africa. In each region, students will
study:
Geography of the continent (map quizzes)
History
Resources – Physical and Cultural
Standard of Living / Economics
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Major Assignments
1. Trip Planning Rubric
Students will work in small groups to plan a trip to a country in Central America, the Caribbean, or South America. Each group will craft an itinerary that would allow travelers to explore the chosen area.
2. Smashing Stereotypes Rubric
Students will choose a theme and make a thematic map and bar graph showing how different countries in Africa are affected by that issue. Then they’ll make a poster educating people about diversity in the African continent.
3. Global Citizen Rubric
Students will show global citizenship by reaching out to make a real connection with people in another country. Each student will choose to lead or join a group initiative that will focus on celebrating the resources of another culture and using those strengths to make a difference in the lives of others.
Map Quiz Dates
Quiz 1: Thursday, 12/1 ~ South America
Quiz 2: Friday, 12/9 ~ North America (Central America and Caribbean)
Quiz 3: Wednesday, 12/21 ~ Africa Part One
Quiz 4: Friday, 1/6 ~ Africa Part Two