u nit ii—w e a re cultural diversity 1. uii d o n ow begin a new do now file name it unit ii do...

U NIT IIW E A RE Cultural Diversity 1

UII D O N OW Begin a new Do Now file Name it Unit II Do Now Your Name, todays date and answer the following do now: What is your familys favorite holiday and why? 2

11/3/14M ONDAY L EARNING O BJECTIVES Tolerance and understanding diversity Cultural and ethical topics Global citizenship awareness Group dynamics, talents and skills Community and school 3

E SSENTIAL Q UESTIONS 1. Do you agree with the saying America is the melting pot or do you agree with the saying America is a salad bowl of cultures why or why not? 2. Will the increasing number of mixed-race Americans lead to a less race-conscious America? 3. Why is it important to understand a multicultural society? 4. What have you learned about your own culture? 5. What are some things you have learned about other cultures based on your classmates presentations? 4

H OMEWORK DUE W EDNESDAY : D IVERSITY SOLIDARITY QUILT Note: We will be learning about our culture and the cultures of others Handout: Class Quilt Requirement Sheet We will be creating a class quilt Supplies needed on Wednesday 11/5/14 Bring in cardboard with your name on the back 7 X 7 Bring in items that represent your culture, items that will be glued to the quilt (cardboard)-Creativity is graded heavily No personal photos (specifically of you) This quilt will represent your culture, you cannot have a picture of yourself on this quiltonly items that represent your cultural background all your cultures if you are more than one Follow rubric DUE DATE: 11/5/14 5

E XAMPLES : I TEMS THAT REPRESENT YOUR CULTURE 6

V IDEO ON B ECOMING A MERICAN Becoming American 7

T UESDAY 11/4 UII Do Now Why is it important to understand a multicultural society? 8

M ELTING POT The melting pot is a metaphor for a heterogeneous society becoming more homogeneousheterogeneous homogeneous The different elements "melting together" into a harmonious whole with a common culture. It is particularly used to describe the assimilation of immigrants to the United States; the melting- together metaphor was in use by the 1780s.assimilationUnited States 9

M ELTING POT CHALLENGED After 1970 the desirability of assimilation and the melting pot model was challenged by proponents of multiculturalismmulticulturalism They assert that cultural differences within society are valuable and should be preserved, proposing the alternative metaphor of the mosaic or salad bowl different cultures mix, but remain distinct. mosaic salad bowl 10 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melting_pot

C ULTURES IN THE US The United States of America thrives on diversity. A synthesis of the worlds plentiful and varied races, religions, and cultures America is a home to all, such that no one group can call itself more American than another. The fusion of cultures here is so unique and so exceptional that citizens can be just as proud of their original cultural heritage as they are to be an American. 11

C ULTURAL STRUGGLES Each culture provides its own special and irreplaceable contribution to our understanding of America today. Diversity in America not only presents a host of intimate snapshots of culture and heritage, but we document the struggles of nationalities to integrate into the melting pot or mosaic society of America. 12

R ICH MIXTURES Without its rich mixture of religions, races, and cultures, America would not be the nation that it is today. Founded upon the basis of equality and freedom for all. America acts as a stage where intensely different cultures not only aspire to coexist peacefully, but also thrive symbiotically to create a nation Learning about each other and our similarities and differences helps us to understand each others struggles 13

R EMINDER : H OMEWORK DUE TOMORROW : D IVERSITY SOLIDARITY QUILT Supplies needed on tomorrow 11/5/14 Bring in cardboard with your name on the back 7 X 7 Bring in items either 3D or not that represent your culture, items that will be glued to the quilt (cardboard) This quilt will represent your culture, you cannot have a picture of yourself on this quiltonly items that represent your cultural background all your cultures if you are more than one Follow rubric DUE DATE: 11/5/14 14

P EOPLE S EARCH Discuss handout 1. Write your name on your people search 2. Under the Your Information section, answer those questions about yourself 3. Stop 4. Each of you will be give a number from 1 to 4 5. All the1s front right, all the 2s front middle, all the 3s front left, 4s back middle 6. By talking to each person in your team find out who has the same answers and you and write their names in the matching classmates name section 7. Stop 8. Now: All the 1s go to the 2s and find out who of the 2s have the same answers and write their names down, the same with the 3s and 4s 9. Stop 10. Now the 2s go to 3s (same) and 1s to 4s (same) 11. stop 12. Now the 3s and 1s and 2s and 4s (same) 13. Stop 14. Now 1s to 4s and 3s to 2s 15. Stop 16. Return to your seats 15

W RITE OR TYPE UP THE FOLLOWING Based on the result of your people search: The things you have learned about classmates that have similar interests as you. While you were searching what were some of the differences your classmates had Attach your writing to the back of your people search 16

R EVIEW : E SSENTIAL Q UESTIONS 1. Do you agree with the saying America is the melting pot or do you agree with the saying America is a salad bowl of cultures why or why not? 2. Will the increasing number of mixed-race Americans lead to a less race-conscious America? 3. Why is it important to understand a multicultural society? 4. What have you learned about your own culture? 5. What are some things you have learned about other cultures based on your classmates presentations? 17

W EDNESDAY UII DN What is one thing you know about American Cultural struggles 18

W EDNESDAY, 11/5/14 C REATING OUR Q UILT Create your quilt today with supplies Place your name on the BACK of the square Glue colored paper over your cardboard square Use the hole maker and place 4 holes in each corner of your square (sharing the tool) Glue your items on your quilt (sharing the glue) Use the ribbon to tie them together 19

M ONDAY : UII D O N OW 20 Should different cultures be preserved, or are our cultural differences a source of strife? In your opinion

R EVIEW : E SSENTIAL Q UESTIONS 1. Do you agree with the saying America is the melting pot or do you agree with the saying America is a salad bowl of cultures why or why not? 2. Will the increasing number of mixed-race Americans lead to a less race-conscious America? 3. Why is it important to understand a multicultural society? 4. What have you learned about your own culture? 5. What are some things you have learned about other cultures based on your classmates presentations? 21

H OW DO MY ETHNIC AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS AFFECT MY CURRENT LIFE AND MY FUTURE ? Cultural Presentations You are to prepare a three to five minute presentation about your ethnic background and cultural influences that have shaped your life. The method of presentation is your choice: oral presentation, Google present, PowerPoint, etc You must meet all criteria on the rubric Thursday & Friday are the presentations Remember to bring in your item: Food from your culture Clothing 22

O BJECTIVE TO COMPLETE M ONDAY : FAMILY CULTURE : 1. Describe your cultural background. (all ethnicities) 2. Explain your family dynamics/living arrangements 3. Describe your holiday traditions. 4. What do you like most about your ethnic background? 5. Who is the most influential relative in your life? WHY?? 23

T UESDAY 11/11/14 I will pass around a sheet on which you will write your name and what you intend to bring in either Thursday or Friday 24

T UESDAY : O BJECTIVE TO COMPLETE TODAY 1. Types of cultural food. How does your cultural background affect your food choices? 2. Explain any cultural influences on your dress. 3. Explain at least one way that your cultural background has impacted your values 4. HISTORY OF CULTURE : Five interesting facts about the history of my culture. How did my culture make a living in the past? Hobbies my culture had in the past? What was the dress of your culture back in history? (show picture) 2 other interesting facts 25

W EDNESDAY : 11/12/14 O BJECTIVE TODAY 1. STEREOTYPES: a. What stereotypes about your ethnic background would you like to change? b. Why? 2. BACKGROUND: a. What aspect of your cultural background makes you the most proud? b. WHY?? 26

W EDNESDAY 11/12/14 27 Due at the end of class today You must print a copy 3 slides to a page and turn in BEFORE your presentations tomorrow Reminder: Item due tomorrow (food, clothing etc) Remember for tomorrow: Cultural items Food Memento Dress Upon completion of your presentation and you turn it in with your cover sheet attached (I have no more -5 pts for not having it), take INTEGRITY on my desk for completion today or homework

T HURSDAY Handout rubric for peer evaluations Cultural items Food Memento Dress Make sure you discussion what you have brought and how it relates to your culture 28

F RIDAY : C OMPLETE PRESENTATIONS 29 cultural day Food Dress Memento Presentation Presentations Kielbasa

M ONDAY 30 Mid-Level SGO

T UESDAY : A GREEMENT TO VALUE DIFFERENCES Create, sign and post your agreement to value differences 31

A GREEMENT TO VALUE DIFFERENCES 32

W EDNESDAY : T HROUGH S TUDENTS E YES - 33 When something gets old and worn out and dirty, it doesn't mean you have to disown it. Take your time and try to fix it up and repair it.

S UCCESS 34 Are you aware of the things in your life that support or interfere with your school success? How do some students excel in spite of an environment that does not value education?

A CTIVITY I 35 What is the purpose of school? What supports your success in school? What things get in the way of your school success?

L ET S REVIEW THE FOLLOWING PICTURES Take out paper, write down these questions Answer these questions as you look at the following pictures taken by students What is the purpose of school? What supports your success in school? What things get in the way of your school success? 36

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L EARNING FROM THE AUTHOR I will now share with you what each student photographer wrote as a response to the project questions Think about the following questions as we learn about each students perspective on their photos How did the written response compare with your response to the photograph? How did the way you think about school change as a result of reading the students written response? What new answers have you generated to the project questions?

F OR M Y M OTHER TO K NOW The reason why I go to school is to make it. Its to know one day I will reach my hand out to receive my diploma and know that my mother will be so proud of me. For my mother to know that I will succeed in life and for me to know that Im going places is important. This picture is not clear because Im not quite there yet. Ebony

N O O NE C ARES This picture shows a young father holding his son. He looks young. This young man experienced being alone himself and has had a difficult life. His mother was on drugs and his grandmother had to raise him. Hes spending time with him and he loves him. He is taking care of his son. Having a child can get in the way of your success in school if you are too young. But it can also help you succeed: you will go further because you want your child to have a better life than you did. This little boy probably wont end up in the same situation as his dad. Jolisha

I T S ABOUT PASSION Team sports, in many ways, help you succeed and to accomplish your goals. If I didnt have baseball, there would be something missing. Every day before I go to school, even out of season, I am thinking about baseball. I am thinking about plays, about my coach, and about how to help another player when they are having a bad day. Baseball is such a big part of my life and if I didnt have it, every day at school would be gray. Some of my teammates might even drop out of school without it. Baseball is about passion; it gives you drive and the desire to succeed. You rely on one another for support. If you dont have those things in school, then you will not succeed.

C LOGGED This picture makes this student think of all the struggles that get in the way of them succeeding. For example, bi-polar disorder runs in this students family. This was a big concern for them, but they were tested and know they dont have it, but its always in the back of their mind. They had a schoolteacher for sixth grade who blamed them when she lost her baby. How can you tell a sixth grade student that its their fault for having a miscarriage? The drain is clogged and that could be representative of all the stuff that holds them down but the basketball is there to remind me that I still need to get up and do what I need to do in order to succeed. Alycia

P HOTO -W ALK Taking your own pictures to answer the questions Remember the pictures you take must answer these questions for YOU in school RULES: You cannot take a picture of any student in the school You cannot have any faces in your pictures You must be back to class in 15 minutes Mr. Palumbo is aware of your timing Be respectful in the halls, no loud noise or you will have to come back to class Take pictures with your phone, if you dont have a phone, borrow a camera from the library 51

A FTER P ICTURES Review all your pictures Choose the picture that answers all the questions for you JUSTIFY in Word how this picture answers all the questions Be Specific What is the purpose of school? What supports your success in school? What things get in the way of your school success? 52

T OLERANCE BROCHURE 53

E SSENTIAL Q UESTIONS Answer the following questions in your Journal Share with me. Answer the following questions in 1 paragraph which consists of 8 sentences 1. Why do you agree with the saying America the melting pot or do you agree with the saying American is a salad bowl of cultures why or why not? 2. Will the increasing number of mixed-race Americans lead to a less race-conscious America? 3. Why is it important to understand a multicultural society? 4. What have you learned about your own culture? 5. What are some things you have learned about other cultures based on your classmates presentations? 54

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