The first UOI unit for this year was themed around Who We Are. The focus for Grade 6 was on beliefs and values. At the start of the unit they looked at their own beliefs and values, and how these differed from the beliefs and values of a friend in their class. They then looked at where beliefs and values come from (society, religion, media, etc.). The class researched various religions to look at the beliefs people get from following these religions and on the similarities between major religions. They then looked at beliefs and values that come from society and nation, and how these beliefs and values change over time even within the same country. Next, the class looked at politics and how politicians focus on beliefs and values to win elections. Finally, the class ran a political campaign for the Shadow President of Abroad. This campaign was run with candidates never showing their face, name, or voice.
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