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Explore Cultural Diversity Through Art Lesson PlanExplore Cultural Diversity Through Art Lesson Plan
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Explore Cultural Diversity Through Art

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Explore cultural diversity and build tolerance. Learners view art representing various cultures by Canadian painters. (Adapt with images or artists that reflect your demographics.) The class creates a collage or mural depicting cultural diversity. Individuals make photomontages about their backgrounds. Partners film interviews with recent immigrants. The unit is long, but pieces of it can stand alone.

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robert harris, stereotypes, compassion, caring, cultural diversity, cultural awareness, multiculturalism, tolerance

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