The Teddy Bear Project
Language:
English
Grade/Age:
Primary (5-11), Middle (12-14), Secondary (15-18)
Subject:
Language Arts, Social Studies, Technology
Global Goals:
16: Peace and Justice, Strong Institutions
Dates:
August 2023 – August 2024
Facilitator(s):
Maria Conte, Rasagnya Puppala
Project Description:
Sharing cultures through a visiting soft toy.Through the exchange of a bear or other soft toy, students create journal entries to share with their partner class. The students write diary messages as if they are the visiting bear describing its experiences in the new culture. Some of the experiences included lessons learned in school, a visit home with each student, social events, meals and class activities. The student work is shared on a weekly basis with the partner class. Throughout the school year students are eager to find out what their bear is doing in the visiting country.
When is the project most active?
October and May
Length of time to complete project:
5 weeks
Instructional time required for project:
less than 1 hour per week
Facilitator(s):
Ricardo Lopez
Facilitator country:
Argentina
Will the project include a synchronous exchange?
No
Project Phases:
- Participating in teacher training
- Instructions on how to carry out the activities
- Coordination of measurement dates
- Measurement
- Calculations with shared data
- Share Final Results
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