Planning a DC Arabic Field Trip


March 27, 2025

These unit plans were developed with support from a Title VI National Resource Center grant from the US Department of Education.


Field Trip to an Arab Restaurant Unit Plan

  • How do I understand the Arab culture?
  • What can I learn about Arab nations and their cultures through visits to local restaurants that serve their food?
  • In what ways could visiting an Arab restaurant help me connect with Arabic language, culture and my peers?
Language and Level / GradeArabicApproximate Length of Unit5 days
Performance RangeNovice low to midApproximate Number of Minutes Weekly100 minutes a week 

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Museum Field Trip for Arabic Students Unit Plan

  • How do I understand the Arab culture? 
  • What are the common factors that help one learn about other nations and their cultures?
  • What are the various factors that shape identity? 
Language and Level / GradeArabic (9-12)Approximate Length of Unit5 Weeks
Performance RangeAdvanced - MidApproximate Number of Minutes Weekly50 x 5 weeks

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Field Trip to an Arabic Bookstore Unit Plan

  • How do I understand the Arab culture?
  • What can I learn about Arab nations and their cultures through visits to local destinations?
  • In what ways could visiting an Arabic bookstore help me connect with Arabic language, culture and my peers?      
Language and Level / GradeArabic 9-12Approximate Length of UnitTwo weeks
Performance RangeIntermediate Low and MidApproximate Number of Minutes Weekly150 minutes 

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These unit plans draw upon the March 27th, 2025 DC Arabic Teachers' Council workshop "Planning Your Arabic Student DC Field Trip", the recording of which is available below.