Themes 1st Semester (Aug-Nov)

Let's travel!

Themes | 3G

  • Make sure that the “Wow!” moments of the projects are clear in the beginning of the Summary
  • Make sure you list all the required materials
  • Make sure that the Financial Literacy skills that will be developed and assessed are clear
  • Make sure you explain and justify the deliverable

Summary:

Students will take a trip around the world! They will have to think and research about the places they would like to visit. After they decide what places they will go to, they will have to work around a budget and plan the logistics, list the things they need to bring (winter clothes? summer clothes?). What documents do are required? And most importantly – how much money do they need in each city and why?

Learning goals:

  • To understand the concept of budget, planning and making smart decisions about their budget.
  • To promote awareness about different currencies around the world.
  • To understand the differences between countries and their main touristic attractions.
  • To share the experience with colleagues from other grade levels.

Skills and Standards:

Skills:

  • Financial Literacy – Identify the needs and wants.
  • Financial Literacy – Learn to track and manage the money.
  • SDG #4 – Reflect on the pedagogical practices and participate in the choice of themes.
  • WEF Skill 5 – Propose new ideas to a group.
  • WEF Skill 5 – Be able to explore different possibilities and scenarios.

Standards:

  • Cog Skill – Contribute to a discussion or task with clear, relevant, and substantive content, prepared with appropriate evidence and details.
  • ELA | Writing – With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose.
  • History – Describe national identities, religious beliefs, customs, and various folklore traditions.
  • Math – Multiply one-digit whole numbers by multiples of 10 in the range 10-90 (e.g., 9 × 80, 5 × 60) using strategies based on place value and properties of operations.
  • Math – Apply properties of operations as strategies to multiply and divide.

Deliverables

  • Travel journal with information about the countries they have been to, photos, expenses, what they liked best, what they ate and their ‘Falcon Passport’.
  • How do we get the students to inspire their families that travel is educational and lifetime lasting memories?

Milestones

  • Milestone 1: What do we need to travel around the world?
  • Milestone 2: How much money do we have to take this trip?
  • Milestone 3: Let’s prepare the trip.
  • Milestone 4: Enjoy the journey and explore the cities.
  • Milestone 5: How was your trip?

Planning suggestions:

Milestone 1

  • Interest gathering – students discuss which countries they would like to visit and what they know in advance
  • Brainstorm – what is needed for a trip around the world: transportation, accommodation, food, tourist attractions , health & safety.

 

Milestone 2

  • Discuss and work within the available budget
  • Craft Falcon Dollars
  • Craft the “Falcon Passport”

 

Milestone 3

  • Research the main touristic points of the chosen cities, also the country’s currency.
  • Discuss the budget for each part of the trip based on how much money they have (Falcon Dollars) and where they’ll spend their money: attractions, food, hotel etc.

 

Milestone 4

  • Itinerary – With the help of a world map define the best itinerary. show distances, continents and discuss possible means of transportation.
  • Entrance Tickets – With the available budget, they must have fun visiting places and taking pictures
  • Travel journal – Encourage students to track their spending and discoveries in their travel journal. This will be the best place to keep memories and pictures from each city.

 

Milestone 5

  • Reflection – encourage group reflection on the places that have been visited, the choices that have been made and, mainly, how they have used the available budget.
  • Assign each student a famous landmark from the places they visited. They can research and create 3D models or presentations to share information about the landmark’s history, significance, and location.
  • Each student creates a travel poster for their dream vacation destination. They can use images, text, and creative design elements to capture the essence of the place and explain how much money they need to get there.

Golden Tip:

  • Encourage the choice of countries on different continents and with different currencies. This will generate more content for currency conversion and transportation as well as cultural research.
  • Take a moment for the children to make their passports and journals. They can write diary entries, draw pictures, and include facts about the places they “visit.” This helps enhance writing skills and encourages creativity.
  • If you need, you can use the budget template.
  • Each group’s travel experience may be different. Choices regarding visited attractions, accommodations, and transportation will determine how much money each will spend.
  • Some museums and sights can be visited virtually. With technology, students can take virtual tours of different landmarks, museums, and cities from around the world. They can document their virtual travels with reports or multimedia presentations.
  • Have students research different countries or regions around the world. They can create travel brochures, posters, or multimedia presentations to showcase the unique cultural aspects, landmarks, and traditions of each place.
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