Exploring Our World: A Geography and History Adventure

Exploring Our World: A Geography and History Adventure

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will understand the connection between geography, history, and global citizenship, and be able to apply this knowledge to real-world situations.

What do you already know about maps and the past?

Stop 1: Map Exploration

Students will learn to read and interpret maps, identifying continents, oceans, and countries.

Stop 1: Exploring Ancient Civilizations

Students will explore ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, or Mayans, learning about their contributions to the world.

Stop 2: Environmental Awareness

Students will learn about environmental issues in different parts of the world and how they affect communities.

Stop 2: Exploring World Explorers

Students will learn about famous explorers and their expeditions, understanding the impact of exploration on different cultures.

Stop 3: Cultural Diversity

Students will explore different cultures and traditions, promoting respect and understanding for diversity.

Stop 3: Historical Heroes and Role Models

Students will learn about historical figures who promoted peace, equality, and justice, inspiring global citizenship.

Reflection and Discussion

Students will reflect on the connections between geography, history, and global citizenship, discussing how they can contribute positively to the world.

Conclusion and Next Steps

Students will summarize their key learnings and create a personal action plan for promoting global citizenship.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.