Skills: Math, Geography, Language
Proposal 1
Project Title: “Around the World in 7 Days”
Project Overview: In this project, the student will learn about different countries around the world and their unique cultures, while practicing math and language skills. The project will be completed over the course of one week.
Day 1: Introduction to the project
Introduce the project to the student and explain that they will be learning about different countries around the world. Discuss the different aspects of culture that make each country unique (e.g. food, music, language, traditions). Provide the student with a blank passport booklet that they will fill in throughout the week. Day 2: Geography
Introduce the concept of maps and globes and explain how they represent the Earth. Provide the student with a blank world map and have them label the continents and oceans. Choose one country to focus on (e.g. Japan) and have the student locate it on the map. Discuss the location of the country in relation to other countries and continents. Have the student fill in the “Country Facts” page in their passport booklet with information about the country’s location, capital city, and population. Day 3: Math
Introduce the concept of currency and exchange rates. Choose a country that uses a different currency than the student’s home country (e.g. Japan) and explain the exchange rate. Provide the student with a budget (e.g. $50) and have them research the cost of various items in the country (e.g. a meal, a souvenir). Have the student use math skills to convert the prices from the local currency to their home currency and determine how much they can buy with their budget. Have the student fill in the “Currency Conversion” page in their passport booklet. Day 4: Language
Introduce the language spoken in the country chosen for the project (e.g. Japanese). Teach the student basic phrases in the language (e.g. hello, thank you, please). Have the student practice writing the phrases in the language and use them in context (e.g. ordering food at a restaurant). Have the student fill in the “Language” page in their passport booklet with the phrases they learned. Day 5: Culture
Introduce the unique aspects of the country’s culture (e.g. traditional clothing, music, festivals). Have the student research and learn about one aspect of the culture and create a presentation or drawing to share with the class. Have the student fill in the “Culture” page in their passport booklet with information about the aspect of the culture they learned about. Day 6: Review
Review the information learned throughout the week and have the student share their passport booklet with the class. Quiz the student on the information learned (e.g. asking them to locate a country on the map, identify a phrase in the language, or convert currency). Encourage the student to ask questions and share any additional information they learned throughout the week. Day 7: Reflection
Have the student reflect on what they learned throughout the week and what they enjoyed most about the project. Have the student fill in the “Reflection” page in their passport booklet with their thoughts and feelings about the project. Provide the student with a certificate of completion for their hard work and dedication throughout the week. This project-based lesson incorporates geography, math, and language while allowing the student to explore and learn about different cultures around the world. It also encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills while providing a fun and engaging learning experience.
Proposal 2
Project Title: “My Dream Vacation”
Project Overview: In this project, the student will plan and budget for a dream vacation to a destination of their choice while practicing geography, math, and language skills. The project can be completed over the course of several days or weeks, depending on the level of detail and research the student wants to include.
Day 1: Introduction to the project
Introduce the project to the student and explain that they will be planning and budgeting for a dream vacation to a destination of their choice. Discuss the different aspects of travel that they will need to consider (e.g. transportation, accommodation, activities). Provide the student with a blank travel planner that they will fill in throughout the project. Day 2: Geography
Introduce the concept of maps and globes and explain how they represent the Earth. Provide the student with a blank world map and have them identify their home country and the country they want to visit. Discuss the location of the destination in relation to other countries and continents. Have the student research and fill in the “Destination Facts” page in their travel planner with information about the country’s location, capital city, and other interesting facts. Day 3: Math
Introduce the concept of budgeting and explain why it’s important for travel planning. Provide the student with a budget (e.g. $500) and have them research and estimate the cost of various aspects of the trip (e.g. flights, hotel, meals, activities). Have the student use math skills to calculate the total cost of the trip and determine if it fits within their budget. Have the student fill in the “Budget” page in their travel planner with the estimated costs. Day 4: Language
Introduce the language spoken in the country they want to visit. Teach the student basic phrases in the language (e.g. hello, thank you, how much does it cost?). Have the student practice writing the phrases in the language and use them in context (e.g. ordering food at a restaurant, asking for directions). Have the student fill in the “Language” page in their travel planner with the phrases they learned. Day 5: Culture
Introduce the unique aspects of the destination’s culture (e.g. food, music, traditions). Have the student research and learn about one aspect of the culture and create a presentation or drawing to share with the class. Have the student fill in the “Culture” page in their travel planner with information about the aspect of the culture they learned about. Day 6: Itinerary
Have the student plan out their itinerary for the trip, including the transportation, accommodation, activities, and meals. Have the student fill in the “Itinerary” page in their travel planner with the details of their planned trip. Day 7: Reflection
Have the student reflect on the project and what they learned throughout the process. Have the student fill in the “Reflection” page in their travel planner with their thoughts and feelings about the project. Encourage the student to share their travel planner and itinerary with family and friends to get feedback and suggestions for improvement. This project-based lesson incorporates geography, math, and language while allowing the student to use their creativity and imagination to plan a dream vacation. It also encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills while providing a fun and engaging learning experience. The project can be tailored to the student’s interests and abilities, and can be adjusted to fit the level of detail and research the student wants to include.
Proposal 3
Project Title: “Around the World in 80 Days”
Project Overview: In this project, the student will plan a trip around the world and learn about different countries, cultures, and languages while practicing geography, math, and language skills. The project can be completed over the course of several days or weeks, depending on the level of detail and research the student wants to include.
Day 1: Introduction to the project
Introduce the project to the student and explain that they will be planning a trip around the world. Discuss the different aspects of travel that they will need to consider (e.g. transportation, accommodation, activities). Provide the student with a blank travel planner that they will fill in throughout the project. Day 2: Geography
Introduce the concept of maps and globes and explain how they represent the Earth. Provide the student with a blank world map and have them identify their home country and other countries they want to visit. Discuss the location of the countries in relation to other countries and continents. Have the student research and fill in the “Country Facts” page in their travel planner with information about the countries they want to visit, such as their capital cities, official languages, and popular landmarks. Day 3: Math
Introduce the concept of budgeting and explain why it’s important for travel planning. Provide the student with a budget (e.g. $5,000) and have them research and estimate the cost of various aspects of the trip (e.g. flights, hotels, meals, activities). Have the student use math skills to calculate the total cost of the trip and determine if it fits within their budget. Have the student fill in the “Budget” page in their travel planner with the estimated costs. Day 4: Language
Introduce the official languages spoken in the countries they want to visit. Teach the student basic phrases in the languages (e.g. hello, thank you, how much does it cost?). Have the student practice writing the phrases in the languages and use them in context (e.g. ordering food at a restaurant, asking for directions). Have the student fill in the “Language” page in their travel planner with the phrases they learned. Day 5: Culture
Introduce the unique aspects of the cultures of the countries they want to visit (e.g. food, music, traditions). Have the student research and learn about one aspect of each culture and create a presentation or drawing to share with the class. Have the student fill in the “Culture” page in their travel planner with information about the aspects of the cultures they learned about. Day 6: Itinerary
Have the student plan out their itinerary for the trip, including the transportation, accommodation, activities, and meals. Have the student fill in the “Itinerary” page in their travel planner with the details of their planned trip. Day 7: Reflection
Have the student reflect on the project and what they learned throughout the process. Have the student fill in the “Reflection” page in their travel planner with their thoughts and feelings about the project. Encourage the student to share their travel planner and itinerary with family and friends to get feedback and suggestions for improvement.