Unit | Timeframe | Big Ideas (Statements or Essential Questions) | Major Learning Experiences from Unit |
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1 | Varied | Individual and Identity
How can one assimilate to a new society without losing his/her own identity? Is ethnic identity as important as national identity? What are your personal beliefs? How are your personal beliefs developed or formed? What affects our beliefs?
What is the role of women in society? Does equality or equity exist between men and women? Why is self-esteem important? How does self-esteem affect the destiny of a person?
| Students will demonstrate understanding and self expression in the target language about the following subtopics: Assimilation National and Ethnic Identity The Role of Women and Men in our Society Self-Image/ Self-esteem The destiny of the individual
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2 | Varied | The Value of the Family and Community
How is the concept of family defined in society? What are the traditions and values that define a family? How does one acquire and maintain traditions and values? Is this an important component to the family? What is the role of the individual in the family and society? Is the role of an individual in society as important as the role of an individual in the family?
| Students will demonstrate understanding and self expression in the target language about the following subtopics: Customs and Values Family Structure Traditions Family and Community
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3 | Varied | World Challenges
What are the social, economical, political and environmental challenges that face today's societies? What are some possible solutions to these challenges? How can we improve the situation? What do we need to do to improve the world? Is it worth our effort to improve the world? Is everyone engaged in this process? How can we promote individual participation in the process? | Students will demonstrate understanding and self expression in the target language about the following subtopics: |
4 | Varied | Contemporary Life
How does one define the quality of life? What are the traditions and customs that influence our lifestyle? Do we need an education to have success? How do we define success? How do we define happiness? What are the challenges of contemporary life? What is the ideal life? What cultural characteristics define life? | Students will demonstrate understanding and self expression in the target language about the following subtopics: Education Careers Habits and Lifestyle Happiness Challenges Definition of Success
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5 | Varied | Science and Technology
What impact does technology have on our lives? What impact does scientific advances have on our lives? Who has access to technology? Is there equity? How does this affect society and the world? What role does ethics play in scientific advances? What are the advantages and disadvantages of technology? | Students will demonstrate understanding and self expression in the target language about the following subtopics: |
6 | Varied | Beauty
How do we define beauty? What is Beauty? What are the forms of beauty? How does beauty exist in society? How does beauty exist in the individual? How does someone establish perspectives of beauty? How and where do we observe beauty in our lives? How does art reflect cultural perspectives of beauty? How is literature and language an example of beauty? | Students will demonstrate understanding and self expression in the target language about the following subtopics: The Definition of Beauty The Forms of Beauty Art/Architecture Fashion/Design Language/Literature
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