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Grade 6 ‐ Social Studies ‐ World CulturesBy Dr. Laura A. Thompson
Overview Quotation Quickwrite What is culture? What is peace? Identifying what shapes culture & peace Reviewing Unit Focus Social Studies Art Peace Project Citizen‐Action Project Celebration – A Culture of Peace
I do not wantmy houseto be walled inon all sides andmy windowsto be stuffed.I want thecultures ofall landsto be blownabout myhouseas freely aspossible.—Mahatma Gandhi
I do not want my house to be walled inon all sides and my windows to be stuffed.I want the cultures of all lands to be blownabout my house as freely as possible.Quickwrite Write for 5 minutes about yourresponse to the quote. For example, emotions, ideas,connections, etc. Share your response with a partner.Gandhi
Cultivating a culture of peace
What is culture? What comes to mind when you hear the word“culture”?
Culture – a definition Generally speaking, culture is the way people dothings in a specific place or context.
What are examples of culturein Nova Scotia?
Examples of Culture in Nova ing,Recycling,Composting
Examples of Culture in CanadaEatingSalmonSpeakingFrenchin QuébecCelebratingEarth Day
Examples of Culture in the WorldEating Rice& GrainsSpeakingFrenchin over 75countriesworldwideShowing ourcommitmentto action onclimatechange
Identify factors that shape culture Family heritage Language Etc. Etc.
Identify factors that shapea culture of peace Add class brainstorming listhere.
Peace Symbols What are some of the popular peace symbols? Brainstorm, and make a class list of peace symbols. i.e. promote peace or international cooperation and/orbring people together
Peace Symbols
What is the messageabout peace? What do we need to do tobuild a culture of peace?
More Peace Symbols
Are these peace symbols?Why or why not?
Reading for and about peace
Name a bookthat has helpedyou understandyour culture orother culturesin Canadaor the world.
How can books help usunderstand ourselvesand each other?How can books help builda culture of peace?
Reading for and about peacecan help us understand: Ourselves & others Diversity Cultural unity Caring caring for all living things Positive communication & listening The importance of being open‐minded & tolerant Responsible & active citizenship Freedom the absence of war, conflict & fear Forgiveness
Cultivating a Culture of PeaceThink Create Read ActExamining What Can Help Bridge Cultures & PeopleDesigning a Social Studies Art Peace ProjectParticipating in a Letter Writing CampaignCelebrating Our Accomplishments
Social Studies Art Project Design a poster, bumper sticker or song. Share with the class.Citizen‐Action Project International Youth Library ‐ what it is? Why is it important? Participate in a letter writing campaign!Celebration – A Culture of Peace Celebrate our learning! Share our book campaign results!
The focus of this unit is the remarkablestory of Jella Lepman, the founder of theInternational Youth Library (Munich),and the importance of building bridgesof understanding between and amongnations and young people worldwide.
BIG CONCEPTS Culture Intercultural perspectives International Youth Library as a place as an idea for peace building
Essential Understanding Students will understand that books can help bridgecultures worldwide and people of all ages, especiallychildren, and that the International Youth Library inMunich is a unique example of peace‐building andintercultural understanding.
Guiding QuestionsA Culture of Peace How can books help bridge cultures and peoples? What is the International Youth Library and howdoes it contribute to developing and promotingintercultural understanding? How can YOU contribute to this culture of peace?
BridgingWorlds,BridgingYouth– OneBookat a Time
cultures worldwide and people of all ages, especially children, and that the International Youth Li
