Here’s a detailed overview of the Cambridge Primary Global Perspectives Student’s Book 3 (Collins) for learners aged 7-8 years:
Key Features
- Curriculum-Aligned
- Fully covers the Cambridge Primary Global Perspectives (0838) framework
- Develops 21st-century skills: research, analysis, collaboration, and reflection
- Prepares learners for Stage 4 and eventual Checkpoint assessment
- Age-Appropriate Learning
- 6 engaging thematic units (e.g., “Looking After Pets,” “Healthy Living”)
- Colorful, child-friendly layout with illustrations and photos
- Simple language with clear instructions for young learners
- Skill-Building Activities
- Research: Basic information gathering (interviews, observations)
- Analysis: Comparing ideas using Venn diagrams/simple charts
- Evaluation: Identifying “good” vs. “better” solutions
- Collaboration: Pair/group projects with guided roles
- Practical Focus
- Hands-on tasks like surveys, posters, and show-and-tell presentations
- “Unplugged” activities requiring no technology
- Local and global perspectives (e.g., comparing schools worldwide)
- Assessment Support
- End-of-unit reflection questions (“What I Learned”)
- Peer feedback prompts
- Progress checklists with smiley-face ratings
Unit Structure Example
- Topic Introduction (e.g., “Reducing Waste”)
- Research Task (Interview family about recycling habits)
- Analysis Activity (Sort items into “Recyclable/Not Recyclable”)
- Creative Project (Design a reuse craft)
- Presentation (Share findings with class)
Teaching Support
- For Teachers:
- Includes discussion prompts and differentiation tips
- Links to PSHE (Personal, Social, Health Education) topics
- Suggested cross-curricular connections (Science, Literacy)
- For Parents:
- Simple home extension activities (e.g., “Plan a healthy meal with your child”)
Digital Resources
Some editions include:
✔ Downloadable worksheet templates
✔ Audio instructions for emergent readers
✔ Video links (e.g., children’s stories from different cultures)
Why Choose This Book?
✓ Builds confidence in expressing opinions
✓ Fosters curiosity about global issues at an early age
✓ Scaffolded approach – skills grow with each unit
Note: This is a standalone student book; the teacher’s guide is sold separately.
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