Students learn about others countries national and or religious festivals. When and What are they How are they celebrated Are there any similarities and what are the differences They learn to respect other cultures way of thinking / celebrating and compare them with their own.

• Subjects: Art, Citizenship, Cross Curricular, Foreign Languages, History, History of Culture, Informatics / ICT, Language and Literature, Religion, Social Studies / Sociology
• Languages: EN
• Pupil's age: 14 - 18
• Tools to be used: Chat, e-mail, Forum, Other software (Powerpoint, video, pictures and drawings), Web publishing
• Aims: The aim is that students learn about other cultures way of living/ of celebrating special days. They learn to show... read moreThe aim is that students learn about other cultures way of living/ of celebrating special days. They learn to show respect to others. By realizing the differences and /or similarities of festivals they broaden their mind and end prejudices they might have. hide
• Work process: Students first find out all the national / religious days the other cultures have. Then taking each one seperately they... read moreStudents first find out all the national / religious days the other cultures have. Then taking each one seperately they try fo find the answers to the questions like : When was it first celebrated At the end they will compare them to find the differences and similarities. hide
• Expected results: Students broaden their knowledge about other countries important days. They feel respect to them and they exchange greetings and congrulations... read moreStudents broaden their knowledge about other countries important days. They feel respect to them and they exchange greetings and congrulations when such a day has come. hide

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