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Culture, Race & Ethnicity ActivityCulture, Race & Ethnicity Activity
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4th - 8th
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Social Studies & History
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1 hr
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Year
2005
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Culture, Race & Ethnicity

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Is there a difference between culture, race, and ethnicity? In order to celebrate Harmony Day and cultural diversity, your class will brainstorm, discuss, and discover that there is. The class splits into three groups, each group is responsible for brainstorming what they know, think, and understand about each of the three terms. When the class reconvenes, they discuss what they've learned and how each thing is different but connected. A table is provided for students to complete, it asks them to list what is culturally acceptable and unacceptable for seven different topics such as food, clothing, and religion. 

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