After brainstorming the various aspects of cultural identity, class members interview each other, examine video clips, and read stories to discover how these aspects reveal one's cultural identity. Individuals then craft a quilt square that symbolizes who they are.

Concepts

cultural diversity, acculturation, african american culture, american culture, asian culture, latino culture, cultural traditions, cultural values

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have class members plan a party that includes the foods, music, and traditions that celebrate the cultural traditions of the class
• Include a reading of Alice Walker's short story "Everyday Use"

Classroom Considerations

• The resource is the ELA version of a social studies lesson on culture diversity found here
• Establish a protocol for safe, respectful discussion 
  
  

Pros

• Activities permit pupils to learn about the rich cultural traditions of their classmates

Cons

• None