The school system (fr_02)
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Version: 1.00
Status: Production
Location: France - Angers
Difficulty: Normal
Duration (min): 20
Description: Discover school in France. Visit a school and explore its different areas (the playground, the cafeteria, the classroom, etc.). Learn the names of the different schools and grade levels (preschool, elementary school, middle school, and high school). And to be ready, pack your schoolbag!
Game Design Notes
The cat goes to different places until he finds his school. Then he visits the school and finds his class.
Content
School system : the cats goes a lycée (16-18 ans), to a collège (11-15 ans), to a école maternelle (3-5 ans) and finally goes to an école primaire (6-10 ans), that corresponds to his age, called Jules Verne
A typical day at school
- Morning childcare = garderie du matin
- arrival at the school gate = le portail
- work in class with different subjects/matières : maths, reading & writing
- morning playtime (récréation) on the playground (la cour)
- lunch at the canteen (la cantine) or at home (à la maison)
- school work with different subjects/matières : PE = EPS (éducation physique et - sportive), hist/geog = histoire/géographie, science = sciences, arts= art
- evening childcare = garderie du soir / homework support = aide aux devoirs
School levels with level names and age (CP–6 ans / CE1-7 ans / CE2-8 ans /CM1-9 ans / CM2–10 ans).
Knowledge content
The French School System: Kids learn the names, age groups, and order of the main schools:
- École Maternelle (3-5 years old)
- École Primaire (6-10 years old) - 5 years total.
- Collège (11-15 years old)
- Lycée (16-18 years old)
The Baccalauréat: Kids learn that the Lycée prepares you for a final diploma called le Baccalauréat, which is needed for university.
Classroom Life: Kids learn that French students learn to write in cursive, have playtime (la récréation) in the morning and afternoon, and study things like geometry.
Cultural Values: Introduction to the principles of French public schools via the national motto and the Charter of Secularism.
Quest Script
Topics
French School
- Importance: High
- Country: France
- Target age: Ages6to10
- Subjects: Education
Core Card - French Schools
School in France has four main stages. Maternelle is for children aged 3 to 5. École élémentaire is for children aged 6 to 10. It has five grades: CP, CE1, CE2, CM1, and CM2. Collège is for students aged 11 to 14. It has four grades: 6ème, 5ème, 4ème, and 3ème. Lycée is for students aged 15 to 18. It has three grades: 2nde, 1ère, and terminale.
- Type: Concept
- Subjects: Education, Civics, Culture
Connection (PartOf) - École Maternelle
A school in France for children aged 3 to 5. Children learn by exploring and playing.
- Type: Concept
- Subjects: Education, Culture
- Year: 1975
Connection (PartOf) - Primary School in France
A school in France for students aged 6 to 10. Children learn to read, write, and count.
- Type: Concept
- Subjects: Education, Culture
- Year: 1975
Connection (PartOf) - Lycée in France
A school in France for teenagers aged 14 to 18. Students have different teachers and study subjects like math, English, science, sports, and history. They prepare for a final exam called the Baccalauréat.
- Rationale: The Lycée system shows kids the path to higher education in France
- Type: Concept
- Subjects: Education, Culture
- Year: 1975
Connection (PartOf) - Collège in France
A school in France for students aged 11 to 14. They have different teachers and study subjects like math, English, science, sports, and history.
- Rationale: Understanding the French school system helps kids compare education across countries
- Type: Concept
- Subjects: Education, Culture
- Year: 1975
Connection (Purpose) - Canteen menu
A list that shows what food you can eat at school lunch. It helps you choose what to eat!
- Type: Object
- Subjects: Community, Culture
Elementary Math
Numbers and shapes for everyday life: counting, adding and subtracting, simple fractions, measuring, telling time, and using money.
- Importance: Medium
- Country: International
- Target age: Ages6to10
- Subjects: Math
Core Card - Eleementary Maths
Numbers and shapes for everyday life: counting, adding and subtracting, simple fractions, measuring, telling time, and using money.
- Type: None
Connection (PartOf): curriculum element - Line
A straight mark that goes from one point to another. Lines can be long or short.
- Type: Concept
- Subjects: Math
Connection (PartOf): curriculum element - Triangle
A shape with three straight sides and three corners. Triangles look like pizza slices!
- Type: Concept
- Subjects: Math
Connection (Purpose): tool used for math - Compass
A tool that helps you draw perfect circles. It has two legs like scissors.
- Type: Object
- Subjects: Math
Connection (Purpose): tool used for math - Ruler
A straight tool used to measure how long things are. Rulers have numbers and lines.
- Type: Object
- Subjects: Math
Connection (Purpose): tool used for math - Square
A triangle-shaped tool used to draw straight lines and right angles in math.
- Type: Object
- Subjects: Math
Connection (PartOf): Previous core card - Circle
A round shape with no corners. Circles look like wheels, balls, and coins!
- Type: Concept
- Subjects: Math
Additional Cards
School bag
A bag that students use to carry their books, pencils, and homework to school.
- Type: Object
- Subjects: Science
Classroom
A room in school where students sit and learn new things from their teacher.
- Type: Place
- Subjects: Education, Community
Words
- water
Activities
Tasks
- [Interact] TASK_SCHOOL
- [Collect] TASK_BACKPACK
- [Interact] TASK_CLASSROOM
Credits
- Anne (France) (content)
- Lucie Paillat (France) (content, design)
- Stefano Cecere (Italy) (development)
- Valeria Passarella (Italy) (design)