Our 4th grade students would love to participate in this fundraising program as a meaningful extension of their PYP Sharing the Planet unit of inquiry. Throughout this unit, students explore the global water crisis in South Sudan through the novel A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. They develop an understanding of the challenges communities face in accessing clean water and how access to essential resources impacts people's lives.
Participating in this fundraising initiative would provide our students with an authentic opportunity to take meaningful action based on their learning. By helping support a school in South Sudan, students can move beyond classroom discussions and make a positive difference in the lives of others. This experience directly connects to the PYP's emphasis on student agency, global citizenship, empathy, and taking responsible action. It allows students to see how their learning can inspire change and how even small actions can have a lasting impact on communities around the world.
