Celebrating International Friendship Day: Building Bridges Across Borders

What is this project about?

In this project, students from different countries will collaborate to celebrate International Friendship Day, exploring the importance of friendship, cultural diversity, and global citizenship. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will develop cross-cultural understanding, communication skills, and a sense of belonging to a global community.

Age group: 13-15, 16-18, 18+
Project Duration: 4 weeks
Language: English, Spanish, Danish

This project contributes to the following global goals

Learning Outcomes

Understand the significance of International Friendship Day and its role in promoting peace and understanding.
Develop cross-cultural communication skills and build meaningful friendships with international peers.
Explore and appreciate cultural diversity, traditions, and values related to friendship in different societies.
Reflect on personal experiences and the impact of friendship on individual growth and well-being.

Evaluate

Skills to develop

Intercultural Communication

Global Awareness

Collaboration

Collaboration & Teamwork

Project Timeline

Week 1

Presentation

Phase:Presentation & Dissemination

Step 1: Kick-off and team formation

Formation of teams based on shared interests.
Cultural immersion activities to foster mutual understanding and respect.

Step 2: Share learnings

Preparation of presentations and activities that they want to show to their international peers.
Global showcase event where teams present their projects and share their presentations with others.

Example of Collaborative Activities

Virtual introductions. Students create short video introductions, sharing their interests, hobbies, and what friendship means to them. They exchange these videos with their international peers.
Friendship stories. Students write and share short stories or anecdotes about a memorable friendship experience, highlighting the importance of friendship in their lives.
Cultural exchange. Students research and present aspects of their culture related to friendship, such as traditions, customs, or famous friendship stories from their country.
Friendship photo collage. Students collaborate to create a digital photo collage featuring images that represent friendship across different cultures, accompanied by captions or quotes.
Suggested tools for creating digital photo collages and presentations.

Assessment and reflection ✍️

Self-assessment questionnaires for students to evaluate their learning and growth throughout the project.
Reflection journal to encourage students to think critically about their experiences and the impact of the project on their understanding of friendship and cultural diversity.
Teacher observation and feedback on student participation, collaboration, and the quality of their contributions.

Teacher tips 💡

Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences.
Provide clear guidelines and expectations for respectful communication and collaboration. We suggest you review the coexistence policies of Class2Class.org.
Offer support and guidance throughout the project, while allowing students to take ownership of their learning.
Encourage students to leverage their unique strengths and backgrounds to enrich the collaborative experience.

We invite you to embark on this transformative learning journey with your students, celebrating International Friendship Day and fostering global connections. By participating in this project, your students will not only develop valuable skills in cross-cultural communication, collaboration, and digital literacy but also cultivate empathy, understanding, and a deep appreciation for the power of friendship in building a more peaceful and interconnected world.