Grade 4 A&B - Social Studies Pictures

Introduction to Japan

2008-05-22T05:38:00.000-07:00

We begin our unit on Japan with a short Multimedia presentation (Osaka). The presentation covered key aspects of Japan: culture, government, tourist sites, economy, geography, history, attractions, flag, food, population, religion, and languages spoken, etc. During the DVD presentation students had to take notes and afterwards answer questions on what they learned about Japan.

China Poster Presentation

2008-04-26T16:42:00.000-07:00

The students created a poster that illustrated the key facts of China: culture, government, maps, economy, attractions, flag, food, population, religion, and languages spoken, etc. Once complete they had to present it through a role play, game, song, etc. Such projects are an excellent way of developing public speaking and interpersonal skills along with expanding ones knowledge of the world. This presentation was very well done.

Introduction to China

2008-04-01T01:11:00.001-07:00

We begin our unit on China with a short Multimedia presentation on the country. The presentation covered key aspects of China: culture, government, tourist sites, economy, geography, history, attractions, flag, food, population, religion, and languages spoken, etc. During the DVD presentation students had to take notes and afterwards answer questions on what they learned about China.

Philippines DVD

2008-04-01T01:05:00.000-07:00

The students created a travel DVD about the Philippines. They had to use their notes and the Internet to illustrate key points (culture, government, maps, economy, attractions, flag, food, population, religion, and languages spoken) about the Philippines.

Taj Mahal Model

2008-04-01T00:15:00.001-07:00

The students created a model of the Taj Mahal. When completed they had to discuss its history, development, and importance to India tourism through a role play, game, song, etc. Such projects are an excellent way of developing public speaking and interpersonal skills along with expanding ones knowledge of the world. This presentation again was very well done. See the slideshow for the pictures.

Singapore Poster

2008-03-30T20:09:00.000-07:00

The students created a poster that illustrated the key facts of Singapore culture, government, maps, economy, attractions, flag, food, population, religion, and languages spoken, etc. Once complete they had to present it through a role play, game, song, etc. Such projects are an excellent way of developing public speaking and interpersonal skills along with expanding ones knowledge of the world. This presentation was very well done.

Petronas Towers - Malaysia

2008-02-07T19:15:00.000-08:00

The students had to create a model of a Malaysia’s Petronas Towers. Once complete they had to present their model through a role play, game, song, etc. Such practical work is not only an excellent way of learning about famous landmarks and expanding one’s knowledge of the world, but a key way of developing public speaking and interpersonal skills. Good job by all!

Introduction to Malaysia

2008-01-28T03:33:00.000-08:00

We begin our unit on Malaysia with a short Multimedia presentation on the country. The presentation covered key aspects of Malaysia: culture, government, tourist sites, economy, attractions, flag, food, population, religion, and languages spoken, etc. Later the students had to write a half page journal and draw a picture on what they learned about Malaysia.

Vietnam Poster

2007-12-08T18:44:00.000-08:00

The students created a poster that illustrated the key facts of Vietnam: culture, government, maps, economy, attractions, flag, food, population, religion, and languages spoken, etc. Once complete they had to present it through a role play, game, song, etc. Such projects are an excellent way of developing public speaking and interpersonal skills along with expanding ones knowledge of the world. Good job by all!

Laos Poster

2007-11-13T04:27:00.000-08:00

The students created a poster that illustrated the key facts of Laos: culture, government, maps, economy, attractions, flag, food, population, religion, and languages spoken, etc. Good job by all!

Thailand Presentation

2007-09-20T01:19:00.000-07:00

Here we see the posters students created about Thailand. The posters illustrate key facts about the country: culture, government (e.g. King), maps, economy, attractions, flag, food, population, religion, and languages spoken. The posters are an introduction to Thailand, allowing students to show what knowledge they have learned about the country they live in. Excellent job done by all!

Map Learning

2007-08-14T05:19:00.000-07:00

Here we see the students using the computer and the Internet to learn about different countries and continents on Earth. They used their textbook to assist in understanding "where" places are in the world.