Schools around the world

Students compare a school day in different countries and design their dream school.

Steps

1. The teacher shows photos of schools in several countries (e.g. Japan, Kenya, Finland, India).
2. In groups, students list the differences: uniforms, length of lessons, the journey to school, meals.
3. A conversation about the fact that not all children in the world can go to school, and why that matters.
4. Groups design their dream school on a sheet of brown paper: building plan, subjects, rules.
5. Groups present their projects and vote for one idea the class could introduce.

Tip: Collect the ideas in one place and come back to them at a student council meeting.

Materials needed

• Brown paper sheets (1 sheet per group)
• Permanent markers (1 set per group)