1. INTRODUCTION TO TEACHERS RESOURCE KIT UNESCO, ISLAMABAD

2. Since its foundation UNESCO has worked to develop dialogue among different cultures which is an essential element in building a culture of peace. The Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property (1970); and the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (1972), Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity (2001) and the Convention on Protection and Promotion of Diversity of Cultural Expressions (2005) provide platforms for promoting cultural tolerance and peace.

3. It promotes the intercultural dialogue by bringing cultural and natural heritage of nations to the World Heritage List. The Outstanding Universal Value of the heritage makes it unique and exceptional thus it becomes an entity of common importance for present and future generations of all humanity.

4. These are cultural and natural places and objects that we value because they come from our ancestors and also they are beautiful, scientifically important and irreplaceable examples and sources of life and inspiration. They are our touchstones, our point of reference and our identity.

5. Wars Increasing urbanization Climate change Poverty Natural disasters Pollution Neglect by authorities and people Excessive tourism

6. Pakistan’s rich World Heritage Sites have great potential to contribute to economic development and social stability. There is a high need to convey this message to the young generation through World Heritage Education.

7. Three aspects of culture are considered here that contribute to peace, harmony and intercultural tolerance. 1. Cultural Diversity and Peace 2. Cultural Identity and Peace 3. Cultural Tourism and Peace

8. The teaching of Heritage is a new concept for teachers in Pakistan. The topics included in heritage education are closely related to the Social Studies syllabus.

9. Patrimonito means ‘small heritage’ and the character represents a young heritage guardian. It was created in 1995 by a group of Spanish-speaking students during a workshop at the 1 st World Heritage Youth Forum held in Bergen, Norway. Students all over the world use this emblem in heritage activities.

10. It includes introductory booklets, project books, handouts, maps, posters, postcards, pictures and CDs. There are four projects in the kit for the classes 5, 6, 7 and 8. Each class may do one project every year. The teaching time may be eight double periods in a year. The duration of each project is one academic year. It is recommended to start with Project Taxila, then Project Shalamar, next Prroject Moenjodaro and finally Project Rohtas.

11. Project Based Learning (PBL) Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary Approach Concentric Approach/The Expanding Environment Approach Role-Play Group Discussions Story Telling

12. World Heritage Education can be integrated easily into the existing curricula of Social Studies and History. It can also be integrated into other disciplines such as General Science, Art and Literature.

13. Each project is based on activities related to the following four areas: Identity Tourism Environment Culture of Peace

14. Teachers and students can visit these provided websites to get knowledge regarding their projects: http://www.education.unesco.org http://www.education.unesco.org/educprog/asp http://www.unesco.org/whc/ http://www.unesco.org//whc/heritage.htm http://www.icom.org http://www.icomos.org http://www.cr.nps.gov/ncptt/irg/ http://whc.unesco/culture.html http://unescobkk.org/culture/ http://www.un.org.pk/unesco/culture.html

15. Following are the main contents of each project: Objectives Preparation Practice and Process Performance Project Assessment Strategy Resource Material Heritage Vocabulary Introductory Activity: KWHL Activities related to identity, tourism, environment and culture for peace Rubric for Evaluation Project Outcomes

16. Identity: Map Activity is performed where maps of Pakistan, Asia and World are given to the students to indicate five sites included in the World Heritage List. Tourism: A Fieldtrip to the Taxila Museum Environment: Dealing with an environment issue of Stone Crushers of Margalla National Park Culture of Peace: The Noble Eightfold Path to introduce some basic principles of Buddism to reach a state of happiness.

17. Identity: Key concepts of an Islamic garden, ‘A vision of heaven on earth’ Tourism: Features of Shalamar Bagh Environment: Threats and Solutions Culture of Peace: Story telling based on Mughal miniature painting, gardens of different cultures, celebrating an Urs, Mela Chiragan, Lahore

18. Identity: Picture Observation of life in Moenjodaro, Moenjodaro Script Deciphered, Examining Objects and Structures of Moenjodaro Tourism: Making a Site Plan, Respectful VS Irresponsible Tourism Environment: The Indus and some of its challenges, The Mohana: Living Link to the Past, How to make a water filter, Polluters of River Indus Culture of Peace: Building a highway close to a heritage site, making seal and toy using clay, Ajrak, an ancient craft

19. Identity: Gates of Rohtas Fort, Tourism: Facelifting Rohtas Village, Street Theatre- The Peacocks of Kallar Kahar, Distinct features of our architectural legacy, Architecture found in Pakistan from pre-Mughal times to the present day Environment: Boalis of Rohtas Fort, Water conservation Culture of Peace: Sher Shah Suri: A Great Administrator, Election Campaign of Sher Shah Suri

20. Our cultural and natural heritage gives us identity. We should protect our cultural identity and also acknowledge cultural diversity for the peaceful co- existence. We should protect our cultural and natural heritage not only for us but for the next generations. Cultural and natural heritage is of universal importance and value. All people are responsible for the protection of world heritage.