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Kindergarten Grade  Project 8 weeks

Peace Pioneers: Journey Through History!

魏臻雯
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.2
1A-CS-01
K-2.AF.8.1
D2.Geo.2.K-2
DA:Cr1.1.K.a
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Purpose

The purpose of this project is to immerse kindergarten students in a comprehensive exploration of peace-building by engaging them in storytelling, creative expression, and community interaction. Through historical narratives and interactive activities, students will develop cultural intelligence and multilingual skills while learning to advocate for peace in their daily lives. This project aims to cultivate empathy, collaboration, and critical thinking, empowering students to become active peace builders within their community and beyond.

Learning goals

Students will explore the history of the Yan'an Nursery during the Anti-Japanese War, understanding the impact of war on children and the significance of peace through storytelling and role-playing. They will develop skills in creating informative texts, using technology to gather and present information, and engaging in collaborative feedback sessions to refine their narratives. Through interactive activities and community engagement, students will learn to advocate for peace, build cultural intelligence, and design solutions for peace-building in their communities.
Standards
  • [Common Core] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
  • [Computer Science Teachers Association] 1A-CS-01 - Select and operate appropriate software to perform a variety of tasks, and recognize that users have different needs and preferences for the technology they use.
  • [Next Generation Science Standards] K-2.AF.8.1 - Read grade-appropriate texts and/or use media to obtain scientific and/or technical information to determine patterns in and/or evidence about the natural and designed world(s).
  • [National Council for the Social Studies] D2.Geo.2.K-2 - Use maps, graphs, photographs, and other representations to describe places and the relationships and interactions that shape them.
  • [National Core Arts Standards] DA:Cr1.1.K.a - Respond in movement to a variety of stimuli (for example, music/sound, text, objects, images, symbols, observed dance).
  • [National Council for the Social Studies] D2.Geo.8.K-2 - Compare how people in different types of communities use local and distant environments to meet their daily needs.
  • [Common Core] CCSS.Math.Content.K.OA.A.2 - Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
  • [Next Generation Science Standards] K-2.AF.2.4 - Develop a simple model based on evidence to represent a proposed object or tool.
  • [Common Core] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.8 - Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.
  • [National Core Arts Standards] DA:Cr1.1.K.b - Explore different ways to do basic locomotor and nonlocomotor movements by changing at least one of the elements of dance.
Competencies
  • Sustain Well-Being - Build cultural intelligence (SW.3)
  • Build Community - Build networks (BC.3)
  • Build Community - Develop as a multilingual (BC.4)
  • Design Solutions - Build models, prototypes, or action plans (DS.2)
  • Design Solutions - Test, act, iterate (DS.3)
  • Engage In Inquiry - Frame a question (EI.1)
  • Reason Quantitatively - Analyze and interpret data (RQ.2)
  • Build Community - Advocate for myself and others (BC.2)
  • Engage In Inquiry - Gather and organize original data (EI.4)
  • Engage In Inquiry - Synthesize sources or findings (EI.5)

Products

Students will create a 'Peace Time Capsule' containing letters, drawings, and small objects that represent their visions of peace. Additionally, they will contribute to a class book of peace stories, each adding a page with illustrations and narratives. These products will be shared with the local library and community members during the 'Peace Builders Fair' and 'Peace Day' event.

Launch

Begin the project with a 'Peace Storytelling Circle,' where students gather in a circle to share personal or fictional stories about peace. Encourage them to use puppets or props to enhance their storytelling. Follow the storytelling with a group discussion on how these stories inspire actions towards peace-building, setting the stage for the project's focus on becoming peace advocates.

Exhibition

Students will host a 'Peace Builders Fair' where they set up interactive booths featuring activities, games, and crafts focused on peace-building. Each booth will offer hands-on experiences, such as drawing peace symbols, creating collaborative art pieces, or engaging in role-playing scenarios that promote understanding and empathy. Community members are invited to visit the fair, participate in activities, and learn from the students' insights and creations. This exhibition allows students to share their learning journey and demonstrate their commitment to fostering peace in their community.