Diversity Lesson By: Shawn Styrcula Ed General Lesson

Seventh Grade Social Studies Crossing Borders International Diversity Reports

Objectives Students will Students will Be assigned to groups of 2 or 3 Be assigned to groups of 2 or 3 Pick a country Pick a country Do a report on their country Do a report on their country Give an oral presentation on their country Give an oral presentation on their country Make a native dish from their country Make a native dish from their country

The Report Two to Three pages Include: General Information Economics Languages Religion Type of government Pictures of the country

Oral Presentation Group will Group will Give 4 to 5 minute presentation Give 4 to 5 minute presentation Highlighting religion, language, ethnic groups Highlighting religion, language, ethnic groups

The Gala ( The International Party) Students bring in a food dish from their country to share with the class Listen to international music Draw the Flag of their country and bring it in Put the flag near their dish Helps identify the country and food

Materials Needed List of different countries List of different countries A hat to pull the countries out of A hat to pull the countries out of Overhead Overhead Markers Markers International recipe book International recipe book List of websites List of websites

Other Activities For Students Get a pen pal from another country Get a pen pal from another country

Volunteer at a social center

Research your family history

Learn Sign Language

Build a community peace garden

Go out to eat at an ethnic restaurant

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