Sample curriculum I created
Your parents have arranged a travel adventure in Ethiopia and you are blessed to have a housekeeper from this same country. How can you work with her to prepare for this trip? What questions can you ask about her homeland?
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Now that your flight has been booked, and you are leaving soon, what might the weather be like, and what will you need to bring?
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You have experienced the farmer’s market in the U.S. and Bahrain. What do you expect to see at the market in Ethiopia? How might it be different from what you have experienced already?
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As part of your Ethiopian homeschool adventure, you will go to school with the local children. What do you expect to gain from the experience with them, and how will you give of yourself?
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How long do you think it will take to get to Ethiopia? _________________________________
What do you think the distance is from your country to theirs? __________________________
What do you think life is like for children there? ______________________________________
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Ethiopian Travel Adventure Follow-up
You are privileged to have experienced a homeschool adventure in Ethiopia. What will you share with your housekeeper who helped you prepare for the trip? How will you thank her?
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Now that you have experienced Ethiopia, what has been your biggest take-a-way? What memory stands out for you the most about this country? How does it compare to yours?
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You have experienced the farmer’s market in the U.S., Bahrain and now Ethiopia. Was it what you expected? How was it different from what you’ve experienced in other countries?
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Your Ethiopian travel adventure included going to school with the local children. What was that experience like? What did you gain from them, and what did they gain from you?
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How long did it take to get home from Ethiopia? ______________________________________
What was the distance from your home to theirs? _____________________________________
What was life like for children there? How has your life been impacted by this new adventure?
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