My School, Your School

What is this project about?

Students create illustrated stories and collect images of their school traditions, daily routines, and special spaces, then share these with partner classrooms internationally through a collaborative digital gallery. They explore and compare peer contributions, celebrating similarities and differences in how students experience school around the world.

Age group: 6-8, 9-12
Project Duration: 8 weeks
Language: Engelsk

This project contributes to the following global goals

This project promotes and protects these children's rights

Learning Outcomes

Explore different ways of learning around the world.
Develop empathy and curiosity for other cultures.
Practice intercultural communication skills.
Recognize the importance of education.

Evaluate

Skills to develop

Intercultural Communication

Collaboration & Teamwork

Project Timeline

Week 1

Presentation

1. Greetings
2. Clues: Guessing the partner country.
3. Introducing teachers and students briefly.

Week 1

Presentation

1. Greetings
2. Clues: Guessing the partner country.
3. Introducing teachers and students briefly.

Week 2

Cultural Exchange Kickoff, Greetings, and Country Introduction

1. Introducing each country with flags and posters.

2. students' self introducing (name, age, hobby)
3. materials can be self-intro video clip or pictures.

Week 2

Cultural Exchange Kickoff, Greetings, and Country Introduction

1. Introducing each country with flags and posters.

2. students' self introducing (name, age, hobby)
3. materials can be self-intro video clip or pictures.

Week 3

Symbols of Pride, National Anthems, and Cultural Traditions

1. National Anthems of both countries
2. Share each country traditions

Week 3

Symbols of Pride, National Anthems, and Cultural Traditions

1. National Anthems of both countries
2. Share each country traditions

Week 4

Contemporary Life and Global Issues, Exploring Modern Cultures and World Challenges

1. Contemporary cultures of both countries
2. Their hot culture news to the world.

Week 4

Contemporary Life and Global Issues, Exploring Modern Cultures and World Challenges

1. Contemporary cultures of both countries
2. Their hot culture news to the world.

Week 5

Story of our school and your school

1. The location of school in each country
2. The school traits, symbols, size and so on.

Week 5

Story of our school and your school

1. The location of school in each country
2. The school traits, symbols, size and so on.

Week 6

Exploring School Places and Learning Spaces

1. Guessing the school places
2. Compare the similarities and differences of each places such as classrooms, library, playground, cafeteria, and special activity rooms

Week 6

Exploring School Places and Learning Spaces

1. Guessing the school places
2. Compare the similarities and differences of each places such as classrooms, library, playground, cafeteria, and special activity rooms

Week 7

School Special Activities and Celebrations of Spring

1. Research and document special events happening in your school during April and May, such as sports days, art exhibitions, cultural celebrations, or outdoor learning activities

Week 7

School Special Activities and Celebrations of Spring

1. Research and document special events happening in your school during April and May, such as sports days, art exhibitions, cultural celebrations, or outdoor learning activities

Week 8

Project Celebration, Reflection, and Feedback for Future Learning

1. Host a virtual or in-class celebration event where students showcase their illustrated stories and images from the digital gallery to peers and families

2. Guide students through a reflective discussion about what they learned regarding school traditions, daily routines, and cultural similarities and differences around the world

Week 8

Project Celebration, Reflection, and Feedback for Future Learning

1. Host a virtual or in-class celebration event where students showcase their illustrated stories and images from the digital gallery to peers and families

2. Guide students through a reflective discussion about what they learned regarding school traditions, daily routines, and cultural similarities and differences around the world

What participants say

5.0

4 Reviews

Serap MERMER

Tyrkiet

Wonderful!

Jhansi Ravikumar

Indien

Excellent!

Jenna Matic

Taiwan

Great

Christin Kim

Sydkorea

It was great experience to explore diverse schools around the world with the view of students.