Students will develop an image of themselves, their strengths and those they can make better. It will develop empathy, awareness of differences between oneself and others, as well as similarities that connect us all. They will learn about the importance of respect (self and others), justice, peace, nonviolent communication, tolerance. They will create positive relationships with their partners through various activities, strengthen their own identity, identity as members of the class, the state and Europe, and learn about the cultures of the partners. The project will be based on three basic guiding ideas: • I am • I belong • I contribute