What would the world be like if each person acted with greater cultural awareness and understanding? Learners consider the impact of cultural diffusion, as well as how global leaders can address some of today's pressing issues.

Concepts

global citizenship, global conflicts, the global community, leadership, world leaders, cultural diffusion, cultural awareness

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• It may feel difficult for learners to discuss widespread global issues that need to be addressed. Consider focusing on gathering ideas for daily practices or habits that can ultimately lead to greater progress in the world

Classroom Considerations

• This is the eleventh of a twelve-lesson series building greater cultural awareness among young adults. The lesson is meant to summarize and consider all the previous lessons in the series, and cannot stand alone

Pros

• Writing/discussion prompts and activity materials included

Cons

• The video link in the lesson plan does not function; however, we have the correct link provided in this review's additional materials 

Common Core

W.9-10.8 W.11-12.8 SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a