Essential Question What do flags teach us about communities around the world? Week 1: The Elements of a Flag Students begin the project learning about the elements that make a flag. Students study color, shape and design, and learn how each of these elements represents specific ideas. As students learn about the parts of a flag they will explore flags from around the world including flags from New Zealand, Bhutan, South Africa, and Qatar. Week 2: The Purpose of a Flag Students continue their exploration of the world’s flags by studying the various uses and purposes of flags around the world. Students and their PenPals will learn about how flags were once used during the Middle Ages to represent knights and rival kingdoms. They will learn about how flags show pride and core values of countries, states, provinces, and cities. Students will even learn how companies and organizations have used flags to represent their brands. Week 3: Design a Flag During the final week of this project students have the opportunity to work with their PenPals and create their own flags. Students will begin by studying three tips for what makes a great flag before working with their PenPals to design their own flags using an online collaborative drawing program. Join at: www.penpalschools.com using the code provided by your teacher. We connected with students from:
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How can the actions of students around the world have a positive impact on the planet? Part 1: Introduction Students learn how the environment is always changing, both naturally and because of human activity. Students will study different types of pollution, Earth’s freshwater supply, the destruction of animal habitats, and climate change. Students will then identify an environmental issue affecting their own communities and become an expert on that issue. Part 2: Project Students will design and complete a project designed to make a positive impact on the environment in their own communities. Students will work with their PenPals to brainstorm, plan, and complete their projects. Join at: www.penpalschools.com using the code provided by your teacher. We connected with students from:
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What can the foods we eat teach others about our communities? Part 1: Introduction Your students will begin the World of Food project by exploring foods in communities around the world. As students learn about popular foods, local ingredients, and dining rituals, they will have the opportunity to reflect on and compare foods from around the world with popular foods in their own communities. Part 2: Project Your students are connected with PenPals to work on collaborative projects. Your students will be encouraged to complete a food diary and share recipes with their PenPals. Join at: www.penpalschools.com using the code provided by your teacher. We connected with students from: |
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