- Lifestyles: What is it like to live in __ ?
Objectives
To appreciate similarities and differences in lifestyles
To become more familiar with the living conditions of others
Subjects
Social geography, dramatic arts
Nature
Cognitive, creative
Duration
One hour preparation
One hour interview
Rationale:
The aim of the activity is to become more acquainted with a family from the book.
Prerequisite:
Knowledge of the criteria needed to design an effective interview
Method:
The educator will divide the group into pairs. Each pair will be given a family from the book and asked to decide who will be the interviewer and who will be the interviewee.
The interviewer will represent someone from Canada who knows very little about life in __. He/she must write out a list of questions to ask about life in that country.
The interviewee will represent a person from their assigned family, e.g. the son, mother or father. It will be the interviewee’s responsibility to learn about the family’s lifestyle so as to be adequately prepared to answer the questions.
The interview will be presented to the group. The audience can make notes of the points mentioned. Discussion will follow.
Materials:
Text: Families of the World
Ressource materials if needed
Writing materials