Personal & Social Development·Empathy & Social Awareness·conceptual
The world contains many cultures, traditions
Understand that the world contains many cultures, traditions, and belief systems, and that learning about others' perspectives enriches our own understanding — developing genuine curiosity about and respect for cultural diversity
Suggested ages 9–11
Learning journey
Your child is developing deeper understanding of fairness and diversity — learning to recognise stereotypes and bias, understanding how prejudice affects people, and appreciating the value of different cultures and perspectives.
Evidence of understanding
- Describe a cultural practice different from their own and explain what they find interesting about it
- Ask respectful questions to learn about someone else's traditions or beliefs
- Explain why understanding different cultures makes communities stronger
Assessment prompt
Does The world contains many cultures, traditions show genuine interest when learning about how families from different cultures celebrate, eat, or worship — asking questions respectfully rather than dismissing things that are unfamiliar?
Standards alignment
PSPE-ID-LO-P3-7International · ib-pyp-pspe
PSPE-ID-LO-P3-7
IB PYP Personal, Social and Physical Education (PSPE) Scope and Sequence
PSPE.INT.P3.CU.3International · ib-pyp-pspe
PSPE.INT.P3.CU.3
IB PYP Personal, Social and Physical Education (PSPE) Scope and Sequence