Around The World Unit Study
Objectives
Demonstrate an understanding that our Father in Heaven created the world - including the land and all living things on it.
Demonstrate knowledge that humans were created in the image of God.
Recognize we are all children of God. Even though we look different, practice different cultures and traditions, we are brothers and sisters in Spirit and purpose.
Come to understanding that He knows and loves each of us equally.
Recognize in the pre-existence, there were two plans. We chose difference. We came to earth to fulfill our mortal missions and purposes. We each have unique gifts to do this. Uniqueness and difference is essential to the plan of Salvation.
We are commanded to love one another.
Utilize scripture, gospel art and music to gain a greater appreciation and understanding of our world, the continents - their diverse cultures, biomes and animals.
Recognize similarities and differences between community, state, nation and world.
Recognize people from all around the world practice different religions. Come to a greater understanding of other religious studies.
Identify personal cultural heritages within community and ways people respect and pass on traditions in families and cultures.
Come to a greater understanding of family history, temple and missionary work. Touch on the Gathering of Israel.
Exemplify ways families adopt traditions from other cultures.
Identify and recognize culture groups in Utah & North America and other parts of the world.
Compare and contrast food, clothing, shelter, traditions and celebrations within state/nation…world.
Be able to locate and label 7 continents, oceans, equator, prime meridian, North & South Poles.
Recognize temples across the world. Come to a greater understanding of their symbolism, uniqueness, and cultural traditions surrounding the area in which they are built.
Use information on a map such as map key, legend, grid system, physical features, compass.
Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about patterns of living things (plants and animals) in varying continental habitats. Identify differences in temperature and climate changes based on location.
Investigate diversity of plant and animal life in varying locations. Understand, living things have different structures and functions in place in order to survive the habitat specific to their location.
Scriptures
The Creation: Genesis 1: 9-10 (land), 26-27 (mankind)
Love One Another: A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you.”—John 13:34 + Video
Ye Have Done It Unto Me: Matthew 31:46 + Bible Video
10 Commandments: Matthew 22: 37 - 39: Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
Exodus/Leviticus and Moses - Ancient Egypt
Matthew 28: 19-20 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
John 13:34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
Gallatins 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Mosiah 15:28 And now I say unto you that the time shall come that the salvation of the Lord shall be declared to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people.
Alma 26:37: …we see that God is mindful of every people, whatsoever land they may be in
2 Nephi 26:33: for he doeth that which is good among the children of men; and he doeth nothing save it be plain unto the children of men; and he inviteth them all to come unto him and partake of his goodness.
Books
Lots of library books based on country and stories, but other great books are MAPS, DK My First Atlas, A Year Full of Stories, and Temples.
Music and Videos
One In A Million (videos of children from around the world sharing faith-promoting messages)
I Was a Stranger: Love One Another
A Family Culture of Love (India)
The Laie Hawaii Temple Youth Cultural Celebration
President Russell M. Nelson: There is Much More to Come!
Safe Harbors, President Russell M. Nelson visits Sydney, Australia
Honoka - Mormon Primary from Japan
Choose to Believe (Multi-cultural belief)
Because I Am His Child (The Creation)
Holding Hands Around the World
What is Family History to You?
Quotes
Russell M. Nelson: Who are we? We are children of God. Our potential is unlimited. Our inheritance is sacred.
Howard W. Hunter: In the message of the Gospel, the entire human race is one family descended from a single God.
Rosemary M. Wixon: We may live in different countries and cultures but as women our purpose is the same, and that unity and spirit is need in this day.
Patrick Kearon: Let us share hope for a brighter future, faith in God and in our fellowman and love that sees beyond cultural and ideological differences.
Dieter F. Uchtdorf: I testify that the doctrine of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ is the faith of our Heavenly Father. God desires that all of his children receive it irrespective of their background, culture, or tradition. True religion should not originate from what pleases men or the traditions of ancestors, but rather from what pleases God, our eternal Father.
Russell M. Nelson: Today listen to someone with a different opinion. Opportunities to listen to those of diverse religious or political persuasion can promote tolerance and learning.
Sheri L. Dew: Our father knew exactly what he was doing when he created us. He made us enough alike to love each other but enough different that we would need to unite our strengths and stewardships to create a whole.
Dieter F. Uchtdorf: The Savior loves all of God’s children regardless of their socioeconomic circumstance, race, religion, language, political orientation, nationality, or any other grouping. And so should we!
Henry B. Eyring: The children of God have more in common than they have differences.
Dieter F. Uchtdorf: We need everyone’s wisdom and insight and spiritual strength.
Dieter F. Uchtdorf: Your diversity is a strength. There is room for you here.
Conference Talks and Articles
Diversity and Unity in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Egypt Bible Dictionary
Love Your Enemies - Oaks
Culture of Christ
All Nations Kindreds Tongues - Gong
Art and Photography
I am a Child of God by Howard Lyon
Early Morning with the Savior (Cambodian) by Sopheap Nhem
Worth of a Soul by Liz Lemon Swindle
Christ in America by Minerva Tiechart
Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (world-view map of temples, galleries)
Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (includes facts and history of temples).
Hands On Projects
Art: Sketch Japanese “Kawaii” (Cute) Animals (we used Atlas Crates, but you could YouTube), Temples (study & paint), TGTB Cherry Tree in their Arts and Crafts Book
Sensory: Rice bin
Language Arts & Social Studies: Letters from Afar and read themed books & poetry. Journal. Themed handwriting.
STEAM: Construct favorite temple out of sugar cubes or marshmallows and toothpicks
Math & Social Studies: Cook country cousine
Social Studies: Family History Activities, Plan of Salvation Kit, label and pull facts from countries, geography, study cultures in depth through books and on-line resources
Experience: BYU Museum of People’s and Culture, visit Hindu Temple.
Take out various foods (Chinese - Panda Express, indian, italian, ect.)
Curriculum
The Seven Continents & Five Oceans by Michelle McDonald
Geography (We pulled from a 1st grade curriculum I had from the year previous but this one I linked would also be a good one).
I didn’t finish compiling everything because of the holidays, but be sure to check out our The Ghana Experience because that was a really special opportunity.