World Cup Soccer: Players, Countries and Cultures

Grade Level: 3-5

Time: 40 Minutes

Essential Question

By exploring the World Cup, what can we learn about people, countries and culture from around the world? 

About This Lesson

Every four years, the FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) World Cup excites and entertains young people and adults worldwide. The biggest global event in sports, the World Cup provides not only entertainment but also a great opening to learn about people around the world, the countries they represent, their stories and their culture. In this lesson, students will learn about the World Cup and its history, explore stories about players to reflect on countries and culture, and create their own World Cup album that includes player profiles, team badges, World Cup history and more.