Educational Project

Certainly! Below is a comprehensive educational project plan for 4th Grade students focusing on the Present Simple tense, integrating the Service-Learning methodology and the Appropriation of Cultures through Reading and Writing axis. The project is designed to be engaging, age-appropriate, and aligned with modern educational principles.

Educational Project Plan: Present Simple

Component	Details
Project Name	Present Simple
Academic Grade	4th Grade (Primary)
Main Issue/Problem	Understanding and applying the Present Simple tense in English
Scenario	Classroom
Methodology	Service-Learning
Articulating Axis	Appropriation of Cultures through Reading and Writing

Stage 1: Starting Point (Sensitization)

Time	Activities	Description/Goals	Methodological Focus	Adaptation for 4th Grade
1 hour	Storytelling & Cultural Sharing	Read a simple story about a cultural tradition (e.g., a festival or daily routine from another culture). Discuss habits and routines.	Engage students emotionally; relate to their daily lives.	Use pictures, simple language, interactive reading, and encourage students to share routines from their culture.
30 min	Discussion	Explore "What do we do every day?" and introduce the idea of routines.	Foster curiosity about daily habits.	Guided questions with visual aids; encourage participation.
30 min	Introduction to Present Simple	Explain that we use the Present Simple to talk about routines. Show basic sentence structures (e.g., "I brush my teeth," "She eats breakfast").	Build initial understanding of tense.	Use real objects, gestures, and simple sentences.

Stage 2: What I Know and What I Want to Know (Research & Needs Identification)

Time	Activities	Description/Goals	Methodological Focus	Adaptation for 4th Grade
1 hour	K-W-L Chart	Fill out what students Know, Want to know, and will Learn about routines and Present Simple.	Activate prior knowledge and set learning goals.	Use pictures and words; class discussion.
1 hour	Research & Questions	Students ask questions about routines from different cultures (e.g., "Do children in Japan go to school every day?").	Promote inquiry and cultural awareness.	Pair work, guided questions, and use of books or videos.

Stage 3: Planning the Solidarity Service (Project, Resources, Tasks)

Time	Activities	Description/Goals	Methodological Focus	Adaptation for 4th Grade
1 hour	Designing the Cultural Routines Booklet	Plan to create a booklet with daily routines from different cultures using Present Simple sentences.	Integrate Reading, Writing, and Cultural appropriation.	Brainstorm routines, assign groups, and outline sentences with graphic organizers.
30 min	Resource Gathering	Collect images, stories, and information about different cultures’ routines.	Build cultural awareness through research.	Use age-appropriate books, internet, or interviews.
30 min	Task Distribution	Assign roles: writers, illustrators, researchers.	Promote teamwork and responsibility.	Clear instructions and visual task cards.

Stage 4: Execution of the Service (Implementation)

Time	Activities	Description/Goals	Methodological Focus	Adaptation for 4th Grade
2 hours	Creating the Booklet	Students write simple Present Simple sentences about routines, illustrate, and compile their work.	Practice writing, reading, and cultural appreciation.	Use sentence frames ("He/She ___ every day," "They ___ in the morning").
1 hour	Presentation & Cultural Sharing	Students present their booklets to classmates and possibly to other classes or parents, sharing routines from different cultures.	Develop speaking skills and cultural understanding.	Role-play, read aloud, use visuals.

Stage 5: Sharing & Evaluation (Reflection & Feedback)

Time	Activities	Description/Goals	Methodological Focus	Adaptation for 4th Grade
1 hour	Reflection Circle	Students share what they learned about routines and cultures, and how they used Present Simple.	Foster self-awareness and critical thinking.	Use guiding questions and drawings.
30 min	Feedback & Celebration	Provide positive feedback on their projects, celebrate their cultural knowledge and language skills.	Reinforce learning and cultural appreciation.	Certificates, stickers, or cultural treats.
30 min	Evaluation	Teachers assess students’ use of Present Simple in writing and speaking, and their participation.	Formal and informal assessment.	Check sentence accuracy, pronunciation, and engagement.

Summary: Key Components and Timing

Stage	Duration	Main Activities
Starting Point	2 hours	Storytelling, discussion, intro to Present Simple
Know & Want to Know	2 hours	K-W-L chart, inquiry questions
Planning	2 hours	Booklet design, resource gathering, task delegation
Implementation	3 hours	Creating, illustrating, presenting the booklet
Sharing & Reflection	2 hours	Sharing, feedback, cultural celebration

Educational Objectives

Understand and use Present Simple tense to describe daily routines.

Recognize and appreciate cultural differences through reading and writing.

Develop teamwork, communication, and cultural awareness.

Foster interest in languages and cultures through creative expression.

Assessment Tools

Observation of participation and teamwork.

Evaluation of written sentences and oral presentations.

Reflection journals or drawings.

Final cultural booklet evaluated for language accuracy and cultural content.

This project aligns with modern educational principles by integrating cultural understanding, language skills, and community service, making learning meaningful and engaging for 4th-grade students.