Annual International Festival
Unit of 1 Lesson
Grade Levels:
3
4
5
Subjects:
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Arts Education
Keywords:
Issue Area:
Global
Focus Question
Focus Question: What makes each country in the world unique and similar?
Photo credit: Thunder Hill Elementary School Kindergarten Tour by Howard County Library System is licensed under CC by 2.0
Unit Overview
Students explore the cultures of different countries through the food, costume, celebrations, geography, education, music, and other features of a chosen country. The lesson requests the use of parent involvement, and culminates in a vivid presentation at a school assembly.
Service Experience
The students will serve the entire school community by raising awareness of global issues and respect for diverse cultures. The international festival is set up similar to a science fair with individuals presenting their research, and it includes whole-group presentation of music, dance, food tasting, and the visuals of costume and artifacts. Students include major issues and facts about their chosen country and spark ideas about how individuals can get involved philanthropically.
Lessons in This Unit
Students explore the cultures of different countries through the food, costume, celebrations, geography, education, music, and other features of a chosen country. The lesson requests the use of parent involvement, and culminates in a vivid presentation at a school assembly.