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A World of Difference Unit PlanA World of Difference Unit Plan
Publisher
Special Olympics
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Physical Education
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
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Unit Plan

A World of Difference

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Kids engage in a series of activities that ask them to consider differences and similarities in characteristics, both visible and invisible. With this new understanding, the class investigates the Special Olympics program and develops service-learning projects to promote awareness.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

intolerance, the special olympics, prejudice, self identity, diversity

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the projects to launch a school-wide awareness of the Special Olympics program

Classroom Considerations

  • Preview all the materials and select the activities appropriate for your learning situation

Pros

  • The 48-page packet is loaded with materials, activities, suggestions for extensions and modifications, and links to additional resources

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.3.3.a W.4.3.a W.5.3.a SL.3.1.a SL.4.1.a SL.5.1.a

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