From Our Community to

World Communities…

October 2012

What can we draw from this song that relates to community? What should

we value?

“We are like earth and sky; One family under the sun”

Community [kuh-myoo-ni-tee](noun) a group of people who

share something, like an interest, a goal, or a living or working space; a

group of people who cooperate and learn to work together

REVIEW:

Our Classroom Community

• STORYTELLING (get in circle)• Share stories from our livesStorytelling allows us to:

-Connect with each other -Make meaning of our world-Our life experiences shape who we

are and how we interact with others and the world each day

Sharing Stories

• When we share our life stories:-Can see in new ways and create new ideas

and views-Grow into more respectful and

compassionate people

• Issues of conflict, misunderstanding, stereotype, and oppression can be addressed, discussed, by approaching them through true stories

Our Poughkeepsie Community

Library: Function? Values?

Local Community

Fire and Police Departments: How are these important in our community?

Local CommunityHow does education help shape

community?

New York Community Example

FDR House – can you think of more?Hint: NYC

United States Community

Symbols to represent US:Democracy, Twin Towers, Statue of Liberty,

Ellis Island, Pentagon, White House, Freedom, Museum of Modern History, Washington Monument, Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, War Memorials

Now…Think about World Communities

Assignment:You will choose an area of the world and create a story explaining what it

is like from the point of view of a person in that community. Think

about how they would share information about where you live and

the values of the community.

SAMPLE COMMUNITY/CULTU

RE CREATION

Welcome to the African

Community of Ghana

My Community: GhanaOn slideshare

Ghana used to be called the Gold Coast

About Me

• My name: Akua–Tuesday soul name–Name meaning: Problem solver and

planner of the family. Means I am structured in nature, neutral in all matters and never take sides.

• Age: 8• Live with my family

My Tribe in West Africa

THE ASHANTI TRIBE OF THE AKANWe make hand carved stools, kente

cloth and fertility dolls

CraftsWe weave, make wood carvings,

ceramics, pottery, and metallurgy

"If I go forward I die, If I go backward I die, Better

go forward and die."

We are fierce fighters, this is our slogan

Beliefs

• Plants, animals, and trees have souls• Fairies, witches, and forest

monsters exist• Religious beliefs: ancestors,

higher gods and abosom, and 'Nyame'

Our Values

Family, spirits, war, art, national pride

Requirements

• Represent country other than US• Research (using provided sources)• Map showing area• Take perspective of person from that

community• Relay values• Show important aspects of

culture/community