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Grade 5 Global Collaboration 2017
The purpose of our collaboration was
to seek intercultural understanding
through communication without
losing the distinctiveness of cultures
and to realize “…that a small group of
thoughtful,committed citizens can
change the world (r).In the words of
Margaret Mead,“Indeed,it is the only
thing that ever has."(Margaret Mead,
"Used with permission.")
The Big Picture
Initial Central Idea: ‘Perspectives Are Reality’
Central Idea: ‘Awareness connects and /or divides
the international community ’
Inquiry Into: ‘How religious discrimination can
affect perspectives’.
PYP EXHIBITION
ONLINE LEARNING WITH OUR
GLOBAL CLASSMATES
How do leaders influence international thinking and globalization?
How does the media influence international thinking and globalization?
What can we do as students to influence international thinking and globalization?
Setting the scene at WA
WA EXPERIENCES
EIA
Quotes that define WA’s Grade 5 Global
Collaboration
“If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to
carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with
the children.” Mahatma Gandhi
"We students will change the face of how people see
Muslims in the world”. Aisha, Grade 3 EIA Student