Windows to the World Elementary Virtual Field Trip and Lesson

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These activities are a comprehensive resource designed to engage students in meaningful global exploration. It offers a blend of interactive activities and structured prompts that encourage observation, critical thinking, and cultural awareness.

This lesson has 29 total pages and slides, and it includes:

• Lesson Presentation Slides: 17 editable slides (Google Slides format only)
  • Introduce the activity purpose, prompt student thinking and curiosity.
  • The slides also include links to 4 global window views!
• Twelve (12) Engaging Discussion Prompts: Thought-provoking questions tailored to foster discussion, empathy, and comparative thinking as students view diverse global landscapes. (3 pages, PDF)
• Six (6) Curated Activities with easy-to-follow instructions (6 pages, PDF)
  • Memory Game – After a timed viewing, students try to recall and share details of the WindowSwap they viewed.
  • Human Barometer – Students move their bodies to show if they agree, disagree, or are neutral in response to statements.
  • Speed Chatting – Students have quick conversations about one of the discussion prompts, then switch partners like in speed dating.
  • Concentric Circles – Similar to Speed Chatting, but students stand in 2 concentric circles and rotate.
  • Swap Meet – A quick, simple way for students to find a partner to discuss one of the prompts.
  • World Café – In table groups of 4-6, students discuss one of the prompts. Then 1 student stays to host the next group discussion while the others rotate tables.
• List of 8 Book Suggestions to read aloud for the lesson (1 page, PDF)
• Standards-based Lesson Plan (2 pages, PDF)
  • Clear, concise directions to ensure smooth facilitation of activities, making it easy for librarians and educators to implement without extensive preparation.
  • Aligned to AASL School Library Standards for Learners and National Common Core Standards

Only the Google Slides of the lesson presentation are editable. Everything else is NOT editable and in PDF file format.

Standards Addressed:

AASL National School Library Standards – See the AASL Standards Framework for Learners to view full text.

• Inquire – A.2. – C.1.
• Include – C.2. – D.2. – D.3.
• Collaborate – A.1. – A.2. – D.1.

Common Core English Language Arts Standards –
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• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.7.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.7 – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.7

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