Building a Better World

Unit of Study: Our Planetary Home and Place in the Universe

Topic: Man's Relation to the Universe / a World Perspective

Level: Primary and Secondary

Children of today live in a world of change. It is necessary, therefore to present the basic concepts of global learning at an early age. Usually a young child's awareness of where s/he is, in time and space, is limited to the immediate environment. The first step is to broaden the student's limited concept of the world. We begin this process by sparking the student's curiosity and imagination. Open with a simple discussion of the following question: "Where are we?" This kindles an interest in acquiring further information, which involves research, listing of resources, recording information, gathering materials, and sharing of ideas and information.

Focusing on the World will build a better World.

Where Are We?

Universe__________________________________

Galaxy___________________________________

System___________________________________

Planet____________________________________

Hemisphere_______________________________

Continent_________________________________

Country__________________________________

Province/State_____________________________

City_____________________________________

Street____________________________________

House #__________________________________

Name____________________________________

These topics can be expanded to meet the needs of students on the primary or intermediate level. On the higher levels, the units of study include greater understanding of astronomy, geography,ecology, climate, human life, history etc. Types of activities might include drawing, listening to music and writing lyrics, writing stories, poems, and plays, giving oral reports, and making a video of the completed activities related work. Focus on the World.