Passport to the World is a 4-H program offering students an opportunity to study their own culture as well as cultures of other countries. It is adaptable as an individual or group project.

• Geography
• Economy
• People
• Culture

Instructional Materials

The program includes a teacher's guide and youth workbook. Culture kits are also available on a loan basis only during the school year. The kits include a variety of items from a particular country that will enhance the classroom discussion. For more information about the kits, please contact the Extension Office about their availability during the year. Many county Extension Offices also offer intercultural programs throughout the year that are open to the general public. For more information, contact your local office.

Illinois State Goals & Learning

16A. Apply the skills of historical analysis and interpretation.

16B. Understand the development of significant political events.

16C. Understand the development of economic systems.

16D. Understand Illinois, United States and world social history.

16E. Understand Illinois, United States and world environmental history.

17A. Locate, describe and explain places, regions and features on the earth.

17B. Analyze and explain characteristics and interactions of the earth's physical systems.

17C. Understand relationships between geographic factors and society

17D. Understand the historical significance of geography

29A. Understand manners and customs of various target language societies.

29B. Understand music, dance, folk art, visual art, drama and architecture related to the target language societies.

29C. Understand literature and various media of target language societies

29D. Understand history of areas where the target language is spoken.