Educational Project Plan: "People in My Life"
Grade: 6th Grade (Primary)
Main Issue: Understanding their role as citizens, sharing experiences, developing critical thinking, and fostering a sense of belonging.
Scenario: School
Methodology: Community-Based Learning
Articulating Axes: Arts and Aesthetic Experiences
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Objective | To explore the roles of different people in students’ lives, fostering citizenship, critical thinking, and appreciation of community through arts and aesthetic experiences. |
| Duration | 8 weeks (adjustable based on school schedule) |
| Activities Focus | Sharing personal experiences, creating artistic representations, reflecting on community roles |
| Phase | Moment | Suggested Duration | Activities | Description & Adaptation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1: Planning | Moment 1: Identification | 1 week | - Brainstorm: Who are the people in our lives? | Students list family members, teachers, friends, community helpers. Use drawings or words. Adaptation: Use pictures for students with language difficulties. |
| Moment 2: Recovery | 1 week | - Share personal stories about important people. | Students share experiences in small groups or pairs, encouraging active listening. Adaptation: Use guided questions to facilitate sharing. | |
| Moment 3: Planning | 1 week | - Decide on artistic projects (drawings, poems, songs, murals). | Students choose how they want to represent their people. Teacher guides project planning, ensuring inclusivity. | |
| Phase 2: Action | Moment 4: Approach | 1 week | - Collect images, materials, and stories. | Initiate activities to gather materials (photos, drawings). Students interview family members if possible. Adaptation: Use digital resources or storytelling. |
| Moment 5: Comprehension and Production | 2 weeks | - Create artistic representations (collages, poems, posters). | Students produce art reflecting their understanding of their community. Incorporate arts and aesthetics. | |
| Moment 6: Recognition | 1 week | - Present artworks to classmates. | Students share their creations, explaining their meaning. Foster pride and belonging. | |
| Moment 7: Correction | 1 week | - Reflect on feedback and improve works. | Classmates give constructive feedback. Students revise their projects if needed. | |
| Phase 3: Intervention | Moment 8: Integration | 1 week | - Connect artworks to broader community values. | Discuss how their roles contribute to the community. Link art to citizenship concepts. |
| Moment 9: Dissemination | 1 week | - Display artworks in school or community space. | Organize an exhibition or virtual gallery. Encourage sharing beyond the classroom. | |
| Moment 10: Considerations | 1 week | - Reflect on learning and personal growth. | Students write or discuss what they learned about themselves and others. | |
| Moment 11: Progress | 1 week | - Plan next steps or continuous projects. | Students suggest ways to stay involved or deepen their understanding of community. |
| Activities | Objective | Methodology | Expected Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creating collages, poems, murals, or songs | To express personal and community identity artistically | Use artistic processes to explore themes of belonging and citizenship | Development of aesthetic appreciation, self-expression, and social awareness |
| Stage | Time | Main Activities | Adaptations for 6th Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planning | 3 weeks | Identification, sharing stories, planning artistic projects | Scaffolded discussions, visual aids, peer support |
| Action | 5 weeks | Material gathering, creation, presentation, revision | Hands-on art activities, peer feedback, flexible timelines |
| Intervention | 3 weeks | Exhibiting, reflecting, planning next steps | Community involvement, reflection journals, digital sharing |
| Criteria | Indicators | Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Active involvement in activities | Observation, participation logs |
| Artistic Expression | Creativity, clarity of message | Rubric for art projects |
| Reflection | Depth of understanding about community roles | Journals, oral presentations |
| Community Engagement | Sharing with others | Exhibition, feedback from visitors |
This comprehensive plan ensures a student-centered, community-oriented, arts-integrated approach to deepen 6th graders’ understanding of their social roles, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a sense of belonging within their school and community.