Students interview family members and research their cultural heritage and traditions. The purpose is to share their findings, knowledge, and experiences with classmates. Students are provided with a choice of formats to orally and visually present their information, including Show-and-Tell, PowerPoint, a poster, or an essay. Students discuss the importance of respecting diversity in the community while comparing and contrasting personal connections.
- Students will inform classmates about their cultural customs and family traditions through research and formal presentations.
- Students will compare/contrast and make personal connections.
- Students will recognize and discuss the diversity within our school community and within our world.
- Students will recognize and discuss the importance of respecting diversity
- Handout of definitions and student assignment outline.
- School computers equipped with PowerPoint software and audio
- Digital camera
- Posters of Character Pillars (displayed on classroom walls for easy reference)
- Students supplied the realia (traditional clothing, props, photographs, etc.) and art materials (for posters)
- Area to display student work
- Presentation Grading Scale
- Evidence of listening and comprehension: completion of presentation packet
- Reflection paragraph (My Feelings About the Cultural Customs Presentations)
- Jeopardy-style game to review information presented
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Kathryn Frudden (Grade 4 Teacher)
Madison Park School
Old Bridge, New Jersey