6 Big Idea Topics
Topic 1: Team Building, Digital Citizenship
Students learn about each other and develop collaborative relationships with peers in their partner school by taking part in activities and projects within our safe social learning environment.
Topic 2: The Communities We Live In
Students explore the communities where they live, indentifying similarities and differences among regions in their own country and between countries.
Topic 3: Our Futures In School And Career
Students participate in a career interest inventory, explore and contrast preparatory practices for different types of colleges and careers, and create a personal timeline to achieve their goals.
Topic 4: Global Citizenship
Students learn about citizenship requirements and immigration policies in their respective countries and find out what it means to be global citizens. Together, they examine social and economic problems within their countries and collaborate to identify solutions.
Topic 5: Landmark Places
Studying landmarks in regional areas of their countries, students create a travel log and learn how and why these places helped shape their nation’s history and identity.
Topic 6: Iconic Images
Students discover how iconic images helped shape their country’s culture and history. Images include iconic political leaders, sports heroes, entertainers and artists, along with events that helped define their nation.
