2. Objective
• The students will grow in their
understanding of the world by
learning about other countries
through research ,collaborating and
creatively communicating with
peers.
3. Process
• In the beginning of December, the students
in each third grade classroom compiled a list
of countries. They then voted on a country
they wished to learn about. The results were:
• Australia
• China
• France
• Germany
• Russia
• Madagascar
4. Process
• The next step was to brainstorm what they
wished to know about the country.
• When these areas were indentified, the
children researched the country using
reference books, internet, and Google Drive
with Ms. Sandin.
• A presentation now was planned.
5. Classroom Example
The students in my classroom focused on Germany.
• The topics the students selected to research were:
food, transportation, housing, education, animals, lang
uage, and geographical facts.
• The children obtained info with additional assistance
from Sig Pfeifer and skyping someone living in Berlin.
• They collaborated with their group on finding the most
effective way to present information-role
playing, question and answers, posters, slide show, and
demonstration.
6. Conclusion
• During the third week of December, each
third grade classroom shared their twenty
minute presentations.
