Educational Project Plan: "Around Town" — 4th Grade (Primary)
Methodology: Problem-Based Learning (PBL)

ComponentDetailsTime & ActivitiesNotes / Adaptations
1. PresentPose initial reflection to stimulate curiosity about people’s characteristics and cultural diversity.Duration: 10 minutesUse a virtual "question box" where students share what adjectives they know to describe people and what they think about different cultures. For example: “What makes a person friendly or funny?”
2. CollectGather students’ prior knowledge about personality adjectives and cultural differences.Duration: 10 minutesUse a collaborative online whiteboard (Jamboard or Padlet) for students to post adjectives and cultural ideas they already know. Encourage sharing personal examples.
3. FormulateDefine the main problem: Understanding personal characteristics, making comparisons, and appreciating cultural diversity through adjectives.Duration: 10 minutes

"How can we describe ourselves and others using adjectives? How do these traits connect to different cultures?"
4. OrganizePlan teamwork, tasks, and strategies for completing activities.Duration: 10 minutes

Tasks:
  • Find and learn adjectives from pages 14-19 of the book.

  • Create comparison sentences.

  • Explore cultural aspects related to adjectives. |

  • 5. BuildExecute strategies: research, create, and practice.Duration: 15 minutes

  • Reading specific pages of the textbook (14-19).

  • Listening to a song about personality traits (e.g., "If You're Happy and You Know It" adapted with adjectives).

  • Playing online games on platforms like Kahoot or Quizizz to reinforce vocabulary.

  • Adaptations: Use simple language and visuals for comprehension. Incorporate interactive platforms suitable for virtual learning.
    6. Verify and AnalyzeEvaluate the understanding through activities and reflection.Duration: 10 minutes

    7. SharePresent findings, cultural insights, and personal descriptions.Duration: 10 minutes

    Create a virtual "Around Town" poster with adjectives, images, and cultural notes.
    Reflect on what they learned about others and themselves. |
    End with a song or short video reinforcing adjectives and cultural appreciation, fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment. |


    Additional Resources and Tools:


  • Textbook pages 14-19 (digital copies or screenshots)

  • Songs: Cultural and personality-themed songs (YouTube links)

  • Digital Platforms: Google Jamboard, Padlet, Kahoot/Quizizz, Google Slides

  • Vocabulary Lists: Adjectives with visual aids

  • Comparison Sentence Templates: e.g., "My [dog] is more [clever] than my [cat]."
  • Learning Outcomes:


  • Recognize and use new adjectives.

  • Make meaningful comparisons between people and characters.

  • Appreciate cultural differences through language.

  • Develop critical thinking by analyzing character traits and cultural context.

  • Enhance digital literacy through online tools and activities.

  • Note: Activities are designed to be engaging, participatory, and adapted for virtual learning, fostering a problem-solving mindset aligned with the PBL methodology and promoting cultural awareness through language learning.