(Clicking on the Countries will take you to a lesson plan for that country;
clicking on the words in blue will take you to a website with that craft and pictures)
I will provide info here on International Towne and then I will post the crafts and activities for each country in a separate post.
International Towne helps middle school “world citizens” become well prepared for the financial realities of the global marketplace.
Students learn about world trade by running an "international marketplace" comprised of 12 countries. Countries represented in the camp are Argentina, Australia, China, the Czech Republic, Germany, Ghana, India, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Switzerland and Zimbabwe.
Using offices as "countries," International Towne are located on the second floor of the Young Americans Bank Building in Cherry Creek, 311 Steele St., Denver, Colorado.
Along with activities, games and international cuisine, the students learn about issues such as the scarcity of resources and why nations trade. They also learn what it is like to be a banker in Switzerland, freight forwarder in Germany, or an artisan in India, by working as producers in various foreign countries.
"The program will immerse kids in the global economy and put it at a level they can understand,"
As in real life, the students will pay tariffs and get their passports stamped as they travel from country to country. Organizers hope the camp will help broaden students' awareness of cultures and customs of other countries, enriching their knowledge of economics and geography and offering exposure to global career opportunities.
* In the first training session,
~ Children turn in a completed job application
~ They have an interview with an adult volunteer.
~ Children nominate and vote on Towne laws,
~ Play several group games out of the curriculum,
~ enjoy an International Taste Test,
~ Learn about the history of flags and their symbolic meanings.
* In the second training,
~ Children receive their job assignments and job training for their day in Towne.
~ They create a regional banner with their personal flags.
~ The country Presidents will conduct a Country Meeting where, as a group, they will
write TV, radio, and newspaper ads, and prepare a country presentation.
Curriculum:
* Young American has created a curriculum to guide your student at home in learning about International Towne.
Each child participating will receive a student workbook and passport, which is included in the cost of registration. These will be filled out while reviewing the curriculum.
The boys had a fun day at International Towne. They shared a lot with me on our drive home and I learned a lot as well. Alex was a Jeweler of Israel; he made custom necklaces and bracelets to sell. Brenden was an Artisan of Ghana, he helped tourists make masks and he also sold souvenirs. They made paper skeletons that symbolize happiness in Mexico. To receive their “cultural credit,” (more about this will follow below) they could choose from making a Calaveras Puppet or creating a Papel Picado Day of the Dead decoration.
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