Grade Three Social Studies, Unit 2: Global Citizenship
Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of Canada's roles and responsibilities in global citizenship in relation to communities in India, Tunisia, Ukraine, and Peru.
Justin Time
Follow a Canadian boy named Justin and pals as they travel back in time. They solve real life problems (like teamwork or sharing) in a different historical setting and then return back home “just in time.” The settings range from Ancient Mexico to 17th century India to the Swiss Alps in the 50s and Ancient China in the 8th century.
Follow a Canadian boy named Justin and pals as they travel back in time. They solve real life problems (like teamwork or sharing) in a different historical setting and then return back home “just in time.” The settings range from Ancient Mexico to 17th century India to the Swiss Alps in the 50s and Ancient China in the 8th century.
- Curriculum connection:
- 3.2.1 - Appreciate elements of global citizenship: recognize how their actions can affect others across the world and vice versa. Respect the equality of ALL human beings - Suggested use:
- Introduction to history
- Discussion about the ways Justin and his friends problem-solve - Accessibility:
- Accessible for hard of hearing and nonverbal
- Closed captioning available on video
- No descriptive captioning for visually impaired students
Traditional Clothes in Indian Culture
India is known across the globe for its diversity and variety, especially in language, food and clothing. This video brings to you an interesting story on Indian culture, helping kids understand the different types of Indian traditional clothes.
India is known across the globe for its diversity and variety, especially in language, food and clothing. This video brings to you an interesting story on Indian culture, helping kids understand the different types of Indian traditional clothes.
- Curriculum connection:
- 3.1.1 - Appreciate similarities and differences among people and communities: beliefs/ traditions and customs of groups and communities other than their own
- 3.2.1 - Appreciate elements of global citizenship: recognize how their actions can affect others across the world and vice versa. Respect the equality of ALL human beings - Suggested use:
- Use as an introduction to India
- Use as an example for a project the students can do
- Discussion about India's diverse culture, and influences it has on our society right now - Accessibility:
- Accessible for hard of hearing and nonverbal
- Closed captioning available on video
- No descriptive captioning for visually impaired students
Thailand: Tigers and Culture
"Travel Kids" explore Thailand, its culture and tigers.
"Travel Kids" explore Thailand, its culture and tigers.
- Curriculum connection:
- 3.2.1 - Appreciate elements of global citizenship: recognize how their actions can affect others across the world and vice versa. Respect the equality of ALL human beings - Suggested use:
- Prompt discussion about things kids learned about the culture and places they saw - Accessibility:
- Accessible for hard of hearing and nonverbal
- Closed captioning available on video
- No descriptive captioning for visually impaired students
Ukraine: Puppets and Culture
"Travel Kids" explore Ukrainian culture and puppets.
"Travel Kids" explore Ukrainian culture and puppets.
- Curriculum connection:
- 3.2.1 - Appreciate elements of global citizenship: recognize how their actions can affect others across the world and vice versa. Respect the equality of ALL human beings - Suggested use:
- Prompt discussion about things kids learned about the culture and places they saw - Accessibility:
- Accessible for hard of hearing and nonverbal
- Closed captioning available on video
- No descriptive captioning for visually impaired students
India: Safari and Culture
"Travel Kids" explore India and a safari.
"Travel Kids" explore India and a safari.
- Curriculum connection:
- 3.2.1 - Appreciate elements of global citizenship: recognize how their actions can affect others across the world and vice versa. Respect the equality of ALL human beings - Suggested use:
- Prompt discussion about things kids learned about the culture and places they saw - Accessibility:
- Accessible for hard of hearing and nonverbal
- Closed captioning available on video
- No descriptive captioning for visually impaired students
Kenya: Baby Elephants and Culture
"Travel Kids" explore Kenya and its elephant babies.
"Travel Kids" explore Kenya and its elephant babies.
- Curriculum connection:
- 3.2.1 - Appreciate elements of global citizenship: recognize how their actions can affect others across the world and vice versa. Respect the equality of ALL human beings - Suggested use:
- Prompt discussion about things kids learned about the culture and places they saw - Accessibility:
- Accessible for hard of hearing and nonverbal
- Closed captioning available on video
- No descriptive captioning for visually impaired students
If the World Were a Village of 100 People: A Story About the World's People
Animated video using a 100-person village as an analogy for the different continents in the world.
Animated video using a 100-person village as an analogy for the different continents in the world.
- Curriculum connection:
- 3.2.2 - Explore the concept of global citizenship. Rights and responsibilities/ environmental concerns/ groups that help internationally
- 3.1.1 - Appreciate similarities and differences among people and communities: beliefs/ traditions and customs of groups and communities other than their own - Suggested use:
- Use as a hook to discuss diversity within their school community or the province
- Overall important video for representation - Accessibility:
- Accessible for hard of hearing and nonverbal
- Closed captioning available on video
- No descriptive captioning for visually impaired students
The Magic Quilt
In this short film, which mixes live action with cutout and embroidery animation, a group of children finds a magic quilt that is their passport to a voyage of discovery. They step inside the quilt and as they travel through its velvet farmlands and satin cities, they experience the multiculturalism of Canada. The quilt is torn and the magic broken when a quarrel breaks out. Once the quilt is repaired and harmony restored, the children have learned that patience and goodwill are needed to mend and maintain quilts, friendships, and nations.
In this short film, which mixes live action with cutout and embroidery animation, a group of children finds a magic quilt that is their passport to a voyage of discovery. They step inside the quilt and as they travel through its velvet farmlands and satin cities, they experience the multiculturalism of Canada. The quilt is torn and the magic broken when a quarrel breaks out. Once the quilt is repaired and harmony restored, the children have learned that patience and goodwill are needed to mend and maintain quilts, friendships, and nations.
- Curriculum connection:
- 3.2.1 - Appreciate elements of global citizenship: recognize how their actions can affect others across the world and vice versa. Respect the equality of ALL human beings - Suggested use:
- Discussion about multiculturalism, what does it look like in the class?
- Significance of working together, hearing all perspectives, maintaining good relationships - Accessibility:
- Accessible for hard of hearing and nonverbal
- Closed captioning available on video
- No descriptive captioning for visually impaired students
The World’s Family
Introduces children to various cultures, religion and basic geography concepts.
Introduces children to various cultures, religion and basic geography concepts.
- Curriculum connection:
- 3.2.1 - Appreciate elements of global citizenship: recognize how their actions can affect others across the world and vice versa. Respect the equality of ALL human beings - Suggested use:
- Use as an introduction to a unit on different cultures or religions - Accessibility:
- Closed captioning available on video
- Accessible for hard of hearing and nonverbal
- No descriptive captioning available for visually impaired students
Multicultural Night Ideas for Elementary School
Whether you're a teacher, an administrator or a members of the public at an elementary school, consider organizing a multicultural night at your school. Such an affair celebrates the diverse cultures that likely make up your school, as well as the world.
Whether you're a teacher, an administrator or a members of the public at an elementary school, consider organizing a multicultural night at your school. Such an affair celebrates the diverse cultures that likely make up your school, as well as the world.
- Curriculum connection:
- 3.2.1 - Appreciate elements of global citizenship: recognize how their actions can affect others across the world and vice versa. Respect the equality of ALL human beings
- 3.1.1 - Appreciate similarities and differences among people and communities: beliefs/ traditions and customs of groups and communities other than their own - Suggested use:
- Website has details on how to use. Ensure activity is respectful and cultural appropriation does not occur. Here is a good resource to identify cultural appropriation and instead promote cultural appreciation - Accessibility:
- Accessible for hard of hearing, visually impaired, and nonverbal
Multicultural Food Day
Serve a menu of international foods at your multicultural night. Have the affair catered, or ask parents, administrators, teachers and other personnel to make dishes from a specific culture. To celebrate Mexican culture, make tacos, enchiladas and fajitas. For Italian culture, serve different types of pasta. To pay tribute to Jamaican culture, serve fried plantains and aki and saltfish etc. Each culture has its own type of food, and serving samples of these different types of food can help guests expand their palates and perhaps taste food that they may have never tried.
Serve a menu of international foods at your multicultural night. Have the affair catered, or ask parents, administrators, teachers and other personnel to make dishes from a specific culture. To celebrate Mexican culture, make tacos, enchiladas and fajitas. For Italian culture, serve different types of pasta. To pay tribute to Jamaican culture, serve fried plantains and aki and saltfish etc. Each culture has its own type of food, and serving samples of these different types of food can help guests expand their palates and perhaps taste food that they may have never tried.
- Curriculum connection:
- 3.2.1 - Appreciate elements of global citizenship: recognize how their actions can affect others across the world and vice versa. Respect the equality of ALL human beings
- 3.1.1 - Appreciate similarities and differences among people and communities: beliefs/ traditions and customs of groups and communities other than their own - Suggested use:
- Website has details on how to use. Ensure you are aware of students dietary restrictions and accommodate to their needs (there should be options that cater to their needs) - Accessibility:
- Accessible for hard of hearing, visually impaired, and nonverbal
Passports Around the World
Create passports for a multicultural night (check with postoffice if replica passports can be created for educational purposes, otherwise Canva is a great option). Have the name of the school and "Passport Around the World" printed on the cover. Arrange to have the passports distributed to each guest upon their arrival. As guests proceed through booths or spaces that are set up to honour different cultures, they can have their passports stamped with each country's name by someone who is working in the area. These passports will add to the fun and serve as a memento of the event.
Create passports for a multicultural night (check with postoffice if replica passports can be created for educational purposes, otherwise Canva is a great option). Have the name of the school and "Passport Around the World" printed on the cover. Arrange to have the passports distributed to each guest upon their arrival. As guests proceed through booths or spaces that are set up to honour different cultures, they can have their passports stamped with each country's name by someone who is working in the area. These passports will add to the fun and serve as a memento of the event.
- Curriculum connection:
- 3.2.1 - Appreciate elements of global citizenship: recognize how their actions can affect others across the world and vice versa. Respect the equality of ALL human beings - Suggested use:
- Website has details on how to use. Ensure activity is respectful and cultural appropriation does not occur. Here is a good resource to identify cultural appropriation and instead promote cultural appreciation - Accessibility:
- Accessible for hard of hearing, visually impaired, and nonverbal
Art and Community Activism
Talking about activism, activists and leaders, helps children understand how change can happen in a community. This lesson will give students a chance to think about what these concepts mean and to consider the relationship between community activism and the visual arts.
Talking about activism, activists and leaders, helps children understand how change can happen in a community. This lesson will give students a chance to think about what these concepts mean and to consider the relationship between community activism and the visual arts.
- Curriculum connection:
- 3.2.1 - Appreciate elements of global citizenship: recognize how their actions can affect others across the world and vice versa. Respect the equality of ALL human beings - Suggested use:
- Website has details on how to use - Accessibility:
- Accessible for non verbal, hard of hearing; some accommodation required
