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Grandma Camp

That's News to Me

Low Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring modified content from The Associated Press, students read about a summer camp where older adults teach children practical skills, such as cooking and sewing, and give them life advice. In the process, they form meaningful intergenerational relationships. This lesson includes photos, comprehension and discussion questions, and a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
ageism
summer camp

Vocabulary

stir fry
jewelry
community
snack
stitch
interact
advice
technology
A spinning paper plane