By: Ashley Brown LTEC

 Can you tell me what it means to be different?  How are you different from your friends?  Why is it good to be different?

 What are some physical characteristics that all people have in common?  What are some characteristics that are different?  Just like people are different, how are families different? Similar?

§ Social Studies, Kindergarten. (2.11) Culture. The student understands similarities and differences among people. The student is expected to: (A) identify personal attributes common to all people such as physical characteristics; and (B) identify differences among people. (2.15) Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of sources including electronic technology. The student is expected to: (B) obtain information about a topic using a variety of visual sources such as pictures, symbols, television, maps, computer images, print material, and artifacts; (2.16) Social studies skills. The student communicates in oral and visual forms. The student is expected to: (A) express ideas orally based on knowledge and experiences

 On a large piece of paper at the front of the room, the teacher will create two categories labeled “same” and “different”. Then, she/he will give an example of each (same= fingers, different= hair color). Next, the class will work together to fill each list. Next the teacher will hold a discussion about how people are similar and different, and how families are also.  Students will be allowed some time to visit a couple websites to research different cultures. They will also be allowed to use a camera to take pictures of their differences/similarities (eyes, hands, feet, hair…)  Students will be asked to bring 3 pictures each that show their families. (Pictures of parents, grandparents, siblings, pets, etc.) Also, they will be told to find 2 things that make their family unique (Examples: Where does your family come from? How many family members do you have? What is your families favorite kind of food to eat?) Students will arrange their pictures on a large piece of construction paper and decorate them. Their 2 unique traits will be glued in the middle of the paper. Each student will present their family to the class.

 Texas Education Agency. (2001) Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. Retrieved from on 2/12/10.