1. Diversity Lesson By: Shawn Styrcula Ed 301-02 General Lesson

2. Seventh Grade Social Studies Crossing Borders International Diversity Reports

3. Objectives Students will Students will Be assigned to groups of 2 or 3 Be assigned to groups of 2 or 3 Pick a country Pick a country Do a report on their country Do a report on their country Give an oral presentation on their country Give an oral presentation on their country Make a native dish from their country Make a native dish from their country

4. The Report Two to Three pages Include: General Information Economics Languages Religion Type of government Pictures of the country

5. Oral Presentation Group will Group will Give 4 to 5 minute presentation Give 4 to 5 minute presentation Highlighting religion, language, ethnic groups Highlighting religion, language, ethnic groups

6. The Gala ( The International Party) Students bring in a food dish from their country to share with the class Listen to international music Draw the Flag of their country and bring it in Put the flag near their dish Helps identify the country and food

7. Materials Needed List of different countries List of different countries A hat to pull the countries out of A hat to pull the countries out of Overhead Overhead Markers Markers International recipe book International recipe book List of websites List of websites

8. Other Activities For Students Get a pen pal from another country Get a pen pal from another country

9. Volunteer at a social center

10. Research your family history

11. Learn Sign Language

12. Build a community peace garden

13. Go out to eat at an ethnic restaurant

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