Charlotte Teachers Institute

Synopsis: In this unit, students will explore the identity of self and others within the class. Our focus questions in this unit are ‘Who am I?” and “Who could I become?” This exploration will be done through books, informational slides, and self-reflection activities during the social-emotional learning block built into the class schedule. Each ethnicity being discussed is a mirror of the students in the classroom and provides a window into other cultures for their classmates. Students will explore cultures from Africa, America, Asia, and Central and South America. This unit aligns with subjects and standards across the North Carolina State expectations in literacy, social studies, and social-emotional learning needs. This curriculum will provide students with the opportunity to explore global citizenship using real-world examples and experiences. At the end of this unit, students will create a vision board for themselves focusing on all the things they are and could be.