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Popular Culture & Diversity Lesson PlanPopular Culture & Diversity Lesson Plan
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Grade
4th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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Duration
45 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2005
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Popular Culture & Diversity

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The topic of cultural diversity is explored with the use of pop songs and lyrics. As a way to celebrate Harmony Day, small groups read, reflect, and present their opinions on how the lyrics they analyzed have expressed a statement of diversity or harmony. The lyrics to four different songs are included along with five guiding questions for the class to consider. 

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harmony day, social studies

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  • Lesson builds analytical reasoning skills
  • Promotes cultural diversity

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  • None

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