Kidlink: "Virtual Vacation": Curriculum links for Social Studies

Curriculum Links For Social Studies
Who-Am-I? Module 6: Virtual Vacation

Shaolin Temple by Dennis, United States 2003

Grade Level	Subject	Jordan's Curriculum plan	Who-Am-I?	Life-skills
Grade 5	Our environment	Realize the modern challenges that face our environment, and suggest solutions to preserve the natural resources and protect all living things Understand the negative results of sound pollution in big cities (suggest solutions)	Lesson 1, question 5-6 question 8-10	Self-validation Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving
	Cultural Heritage	*Study the historical sites in Jordan as witnesses to the countries cultural position	Lesson 1, question 1-4 question 7-9 question 11 activity 1-7 Lesson 2, question 1-2 question 8 question 11 activity 1-14 Lesson 3, question 3 question 5 activity 2-4 Lesson 4, question 3-5 question 13-16 activity 1,3,5,7	Interpersonal communication Self-validation Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Advocacy Negotiation/refusal Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing stress Internet skills
Grade 6	Unit 5 Jordan's cultural biography	* Discuss some of the cultural and historical sites in Jordan (Maan, Madaba, Jerrash) -The exact location -The historical and cultural development -The most significant monuments still existing -The sites distinguished leaders and scholars * Connect the existence of these sites to Jordan's strategic location and rich history	Lesson 1, question 1-4 question 7-9 question 11 activity 1-7 Lesson 2, question 1-2 question 8 question 11 activity 1-14 Lesson 3, question 3 question 5 activity 2-4 Lesson 4, question 3-5 question 13-16 activity 1,3,5,7	Interpersonal communication Self-validation Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Advocacy Negotiation/refusal Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing stress Internet skills
Grade 7	Unit 5 Jordan's cultural biography	* Discuss some of the cultural and historical sites in Jordan (Al-Qarak, Al-Salt, Um-Aljeemal) -The exact location -The historical and cultural development -The most significant monuments -The sites distinguished leaders and scholar * Connect the existence of these sites to Jordan's strategic location and rich history * Promote Jordan nationally and internationally through properly displaying and explaining the old towns' history and cultural position * Value the importance of protecting and restoring the old sites in Jordan	Lesson 1, question 1-4 question 7-9 question 11 activity 1-7 Lesson 2, question 1-2 question 8 question 11 activity 1-14 Lesson 3, question 3 question 5 activity 2-4 Lesson 4, question 3-5 question 13-16 activity 1,3,5,7	Interpersonal communication Self-validation Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Advocacy Negotiation/refusal Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing stress Internet skills

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