CULTURAL IDENTITY (icons) 2 -ebook (ADV version)

The concept of CULTURAL IDENTITY examines the role that icons play in a culture, using Big Understandings such as “Cultural icons are an outward symbol of pride” through to Essential Questions such as, “Are there global as well as national/cultural icons?”. PLUS a choice of creative thinking activities, assessment tools etc.

All the hard work done for you – provides you with the planning framework, a recommended video link or book as an introductory hook, a set of photocopiable cards to promote sharing of Prior Knowledge…assessments.. even a list of suggested resources!

Using the highly-praised “Inquiry Learning with Concepts” model, this unit offers you a wealth of meaningful activities to lift your students’ learning and to build on students’ interests and individual understandings. As H Lynne Erickson says (2007), “Using topics and facts as a support rather than as a final destination, will truly lift academic and teaching standards.”