Young World 3, Unit 1: Schools Around the World
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This unit discusses school buildings, classrooms, school timetable, uniforms. Here are some school-related suggestions for native English speakers:
Books
A School Like Mine: A Celebration of Schools Around the World, by DK
This 2016 updated version of a DK classic shows children from Botswana to Turkey and from Australia to East Timor showing the subjects taught and the daily schedule of the children who go to school there. (Lexile IG920L) what is this?
Off to Class: Incredible and Unusual Schools Around the World, by Susan Hughes
Children across the globe go to school, but they don’t all look the same. See schools that are in caves, on a train platform and other creative locations in countries around the world. Originally published in 2011, note that an updated edition was released in 2022. (Lexile 950L) what is this?
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, by William Kampwamba
This inspirational true story about a boy from Africa who uses items around him to build a pump to get water to grow crops is retold here in this edition for a younger audience. The story has also been made into a film which can be seen on Netflix. ( Lexile 860L) what is this?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, by J. K. Rowling
Young Harry Potter goes to Hogwarts, the most amazing and fascinating boarding school full of ghosts and talking paintings. (Sold under the title Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in the US (Lexile 880L) what is a lexile level?
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The Whistling Schoolboy and Other Stories of School Life, by Ruskin Bond
A collection of 16 stories of the childhood of the author, Ruskin Bond, an Indian of British descent, who is considered to be one of India’s most admired authors. Includes tales of his mischief and adventure in boarding school in Shimla. (no Lexile measure available)
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If I Built a School, by Chris Van Dusen
Surely, you’ve dreamed about what a perfect school would have? The boy in this book definitely has and it results in some amazing and fun ideas. How would you design your school? (Lexile AD610L) what is this?
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Supplemental Activities
Visit the Schulmuseum (School Museum) in Bern. Visit the historical schoolroom and see old photos from school days gone by as well as temporary exhibitions and projects. It is also possible to borrow old books and even furniture from the large collection (80,000 objects covering 400 years) Adults are only 5CHF. children are free.