How can we honor and share important cultural places and practices from around the world?
Grade
6-8
Subjects
Social Studies
Key Content
culture, history, heritage, geography, argument writing
Student teams develop a museum exhibit showcasing current and proposed UNESCO World Heritage sites and cultural practices that reflect the history and culture of their assigned country. After researching their country, teams use the World Heritage selection criteria to analyze existing sites and practices, then propose new ones and write arguments justifying why each deserves recognition. Students link their published arguments to their museum displays and host a grand opening of the exhibit.