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In this unit, children learn about their identities and communities and about different places in the world. Through a range of activities, they explore sameness, difference and diversity. They learn that, as humans, we are all equal, have basic needs and rights, and belong to a range of groups and communities, including school and family. Children learn about the importance of respecting each other, and that it is wrong to abuse people for any reason, including their race. Through a theme such as toys or clothes, they explore what other places are like and how we are connected with different countries in the world (interdependence). At the end of the unit, children have the opportunity to reflect on what they have learnt and to share their ideas with others in the school community.
This unit provides opportunities for children to talk about issues through pair and group work, circle time and class discussion. The activities build on the early learning goals. For example, within 'Knowledge and understanding of the world', as children begin to know about their own cultures and beliefs and those of other people. The activities in the unit can be linked with unit 7 'Children's rights - human rights' and unit 10 'Local democracy for young citizens'. There are also opportunities to link with work in other subjects, including geography (geographical enquiry, sustainable development, a study of a contrasting locality); history (the history of the local community, the social, cultural, religious and ethnic diversity of societies, historical enquiry); English (work on literacy using story and speaking and listening); and religious education. Some links are indicated in the 'Points to note' section.
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