My Community, My World: Explore, connect, create
Welcome to our classroom geography projects, During this project students will become young geographers as they explore their commu ity and discover how people places, and the environment are connected students will investigate maps, neighborhoods , landmarks , transportation natural features and community resources. They will use what they learn to create a project that demonstrates their understanding of geography.
Project-based learning
Project Based learning
PBL allows children to investigate meaningful question, make choice create something ans share what they leanred, instead of simply memorizing geographic vocabulary, students apply concepts by something create something and share what they learned, Instead of memozing vocabulary , students apply concepts by creating apply concepts by creating something connected to their own lives.
Project choices-
Neighorhood map, landmark maps, transporation map, classroom guide
google slides, weather/climate
Our program highlights
At My Community, My World, we offer a unique learning experience designed to foster curiosity and engagement. Our program encourages students to become active participants in understanding and shaping their surroundings.
Investigate local environments
Students dive deep into their local communities, observing and analyzing how people interact with places and resources. This hands-on exploration builds a strong foundation for understanding local geography and social dynamics.
Understand community connections
We guide students to recognize the intricate web of connections within their community and how these local ties extend to a global scale. This fosters a sense of belonging and global citizenship.
Creative project development
From maps and models to digital presentations and photo collages, students express their learning through diverse creative projects. This encourages innovative thinking and personalized expression.
Connecting to the wider world
Our program emphasizes how local communities are integral parts of the larger world, encouraging students to consider global perspectives and their role as global citizens.
About My Community, My World
Our Big Question
How does where we live affect how we live?
students investigate
-Where is my community
-What places are important in my community
-how do people get around
-what makes my community special
-How is my community connected to other places?
explore
Students Learn about maps, globes, directions, neighborhoods, landmarks and geographic vocabulary
week 2- Students choose a topic and begin researching, drawing , building , photographing or creating their project
week 3- Students finish their projects and practice explaining what they learned
"My child has never been so excited about learning geography! The hands-on projects made all the difference."
— Parent from Washington, D.C.
"The way they connected our local park to global ecological systems was truly eye-opening for my students."
— Local educator
"I loved making my own map and seeing how my neighborhood connects to the whole city!"
— Student participant
Join our educational journey
Ready to empower your students with a deeper understanding of their community and the world? Explore our program details and see how My Community, My World can make a difference.
Connect with My Community, My World
Our headquarters
My Community, My World
Washington, D.C., United States
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