The international focus of our Fourth Grade Social Studies curriculum is quite unique, and so far this year the girls have been extremely excited to learn about each new country and culture that we have studied. We have been exceptionally lucky to have had a variety of visitors come to speak with the Fourth Grade girls over the last few months. Last week, a visiting school teacher from Argentina came to talk to our girls about her life in the bustling South American city of Buenos Aires. In late November, we had a UN aid worker speak with our girls about her life in Juba, South Sudan. Her visit coincided perfectly with our class reading of the novel,
A Long Walk to Water. In December, three visitors from Ghana came not only to speak to our girls about everyday life in this African country but also to teach them some traditional dances and games that school children play there.
With each visitor that has come, the Fourth Graders have asked pertinent and probing questions. They are curious about the geography of these countries, the common foods eaten by people there, the traditional clothing that men and women wear, and so much more. Their questions and comments are both eloquent and sincere, and they have learned quite a lot from each visitor or visiting group. Ask your daughter about her experience with one or all of these visitors, and enjoy the photos below from our experience learning Ghanaian dances and games!
