Adhi Rahmadhi has created the project "Happiness and unhappiness Around the World: Discovering What Matters to Teens" in Class2Class.org
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Happiness and unhappiness Around the World: Discovering What Matters to Teens
What is this project about?
Students reflect on their own emotional state today, noting whether they feel happy or unhappy and identifying 2-3 reasons why. They then share their responses with a partner class in another country, comparing what factors influence teen happiness i...
- Age of Students
- 16-18 years
- Project Duration
- 2 weeks
- Starting Month
- August 2026
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to identify and describe their own emotional state and the cultural factors influencing their happiness or unhappiness in relation to their community context.
Students will be able to demonstrate intercultural communication skills by comparing emotional experiences with peers from partner classrooms and explaining how cultural differences shape what contributes to teen happiness globally.
Skills to develop
Project Activities
What Makes Me Happy Today? Personal Reflection
Students reflect on their current emotional state, deciding whether they feel happy or unhappy today, and writing down 2-3 reasons why. They explore what factors in their community, relationships, school, or personal life influence their mood.
Sharing Emotions Across Borders
Students post their happiness reflections (emotion + reasons) on a shared Class2Class forum or board, then read and respond to posts from the partner class. They note similarities and differences in what makes teens happy or unhappy in each country, and ask follow-up questions to understand cultural context better.
Analyzing Happiness: Culture and Community Patterns
Working in small groups, students analyze the responses from both classes, identifying patterns and themes. They create a comparative summary showing what factors influence happiness in each culture, noting how family, school, social life, economic conditions, or other community factors shape teen wellbeing differently across borders.
Presenting Global Happiness Insights
Each group presents their findings to the class, explaining the cultural and community factors that shape teen happiness in both countries. Students reflect on what they learned about their own emotions, how culture influences wellbeing, and what surprised them about their peers' experiences.