Different,
Yet the Same
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Scenario
You've been studying about the cultures of China and Nigeria. You've learned how the children of China and Nigeria are sometimes just like you and sometimes very different from you.
Now, you're going on a very special field trip, right here on your computer, to visit Mexico and Japan and learn about their cultures.
While you're visiting, remember our very important question...
How is my culture similar to or different from other cultures?
Buckle your seat belts and let's get going...
Task
Product
You're going to keep a travel journal about the places you visit and the information you learn. Some of you will be visiting Mexico and others will be visiting Japan.
When we get back from our field trip, you will work with a group of students to create a KidPix slide show sharing the information you have found.
Remember...the question you will be answering is
How is my culture similar to or different from other cultures?
Assessments
Use this checklist for your KidPix slide show.
Questions
Remember, you want to know...
How is my culture similar to or different from other cultures?
Think about...
- What kinds of foods are popular in Mexico and Japan?
- What do the houses in Mexico and Japan look like?
- What kinds of clothes are worn?
- What kind of games do the children of Mexico and Japan play?
- What are some of the holidays celebrations in Mexico and Japan?
- What are the schools like in Mexico and Japan?
Gather
Click on the flag to find information about your country.
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Organize
Use these
pages to organize your travel journal notes.
Click on the page for your country.
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Mexico |
Conclusion
Review your KidPix checklist to make sure you have included all the information required.
Share your group slide show with your classmates.
After each group has shared their work, your class will discuss how the cultures of Mexico and Japan are different from or the same as yours. Use a Venn diagram to show how some things are the same and some things are different.