Certainly! Below is a comprehensive educational project plan for the "Around Town" project, tailored for 4th-grade students, integrating the Service-Learning methodology with a focus on Critical Interculturality. The plan is structured in tables for clarity, covering three virtual classes of 60 minutes each, aligned with the curriculum content, vocabulary, grammar, values, and activities.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Around Town |
| Grade | 4th Grade (Primary) |
| Main Issue / Problem | Encourage critical reflection on skills, gender equality, and cultural diversity. |
| Number of Classes | 3 virtual classes (Zoom, 60 min each) |
| Scenario | Classroom (virtual) |
| Methodology | Service-Learning |
| Axes | Critical Interculturality |
| Stage | Time | Activities | Objectives | Adaptation for 4th Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1: Starting Point | 10 min | - Discuss daily travel and familiar places. <br> - Show pictures of town places (mall, square, subway). | Sensitize students about their environment and experiences. | Use simple language, visual aids, and personal sharing to engage students. |
| Stage 2: What I Know / Want to Know | 10 min | - Students share what they know about town places. <br> - Express questions or curiosities. | Activate prior knowledge and identify gaps. | Use guided questions and visual prompts to facilitate participation. |
| Stage 3: Planning the Service | 15 min | - Brainstorm ideas for a virtual "city tour" project. <br> - Decide on activities (e.g., creating a virtual map, videos). | Foster teamwork, planning, and understanding of community services. | Use simple planning templates; emphasize collaboration and cultural diversity. |
| Stage 4: Executing the Service | 15 min | - Create a virtual tour of their neighborhood or imaginary city using drawings, photos, or videos. <br> - Incorporate vocabulary and phrases ("Where is...?"; "It's near/far from..."). | Apply language skills in a real-world context, promoting cultural awareness. | Include reflections on safety and respect for diversity during the activity. |
| Stage 5: Sharing & Reflection | 10 min | - Present the virtual city tour to peers or family. <br> - Reflect on what was learned about their community, diversity, and safety. | Encourage critical thinking about their environment and cultural differences. | Use simple reflection questions focused on safety, respect, and cultural understanding. |
| Class | Content & Activities | Vocabulary & Grammar Focus | Values & Critical Interculturality | Digital Tools & Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | - Introduce the theme "Around Town" <br> - Review pages 20-23 of textbook <br> - Vocabulary: shopping mall, square, subway station, hotel | - "Where is the (museum)?" <br> - "It's near/next to/opposite..." | - Respect for cultural diversity in town environments | - Zoom whiteboard, Google Slides, song: "Let's Go Around Town" (adapted) |
| Class 2 | - Continue pages 24-26 <br> - Practice asking and answering about locations <br> - Vocabulary: restaurant, museum, bank | - "Where is the (bus station)?" <br> - "It's far from..." | - Gender equality in community services and spaces | - Interactive games on Kahoot or Quizizz, digital map activity |
| Class 3 | - Complete pages 27-29 <br> - Create a virtual map or tour project <br> - Review vocabulary and grammar | - Use all vocabulary in sentences <br> - Practice "It’s opposite/near, far from" | - Emphasize safety, cycle safely, helmet use, and respect for all genders and cultures | - Padlet or Jamboard for sharing, video recording or live presentation |
| Values | Application in Activities | Critical Interculturality Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle Safely / Be Careful | Discuss traffic safety, helmet use during town activities | Recognize and respect different cultural practices regarding safety and transportation |
| Safe / Helmet | Incorporate safety messages in the virtual tour project | Acknowledge different cultural norms related to safety and community rules |
| Respect for Diversity | Highlight diverse places and community roles | Celebrate cultural differences in town environments and community services |
| Moment | Time | Activity | Description | Methodology Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensitization | 10 min | Show images, discuss daily travel | Engage students emotionally and socially | Stage 1 |
| Research & Needs | 10 min | Share prior knowledge & questions | Activate prior knowledge, express curiosity | Stage 2 |
| Planning | 15 min | Brainstorm virtual city tour | Organize creative ideas, assign tasks | Stage 3 |
| Execution | 15 min | Create and record virtual tour | Apply vocabulary, grammar, and values | Stage 4 |
| Sharing & Reflection | 10 min | Present tour, reflect on learning | Foster critical thinking about community, safety, and diversity | Stage 5 |
Let me know if you'd like a detailed lesson plan for each class or additional resources!