HS.72 Appreciating Cultural Diversity
This LifeKnowledge lesson (HS.72) teaches high school students to appreciate cultural diversity. Through an interest-approach art activity, mind-mapping, group discussion, and a “Diversity Jeopardy” game, students learn to accept others’ cultural backgrounds, understand the value of varied cultural identities, and explore methods for gaining appreciation of diversity. A written assessment measures comprehension.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Learn the importance of accepting others' cultural backgrounds.
- Understand the value of a variety of cultural identities in society.
- Explore methods to gain an appreciation for cultural diversity.
- Time required
- Instruction time for this lesson: 100 minutes. (Lesson takes two class periods). The lesson without the Diversity Jeopardy Exercise is 40 minutes in length. Actual time of game varies.
- Grade level
- High School
- Materials
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- HS.72.TM.A Overhead
- HS.72.TM.B Diversity Jeopardy Rules
- HS.72.AS.A Jeopardy Answers and Questions
- HS.72.AS.B Jeopardy Categories/Point Values
- HS.72.Assess
- Overhead Projector
- Tear Sheets
- Construction Paper
- Markers
- Glitter
- Scissors
- Glue
- Yarn
- Unit
- Stage Two of Development—WE
- Problem Area
- How Do We Play as a Team.
- Precepts
- H1: Acknowledge that differences exist among people.
- Resources
- National FFA Organization's Essential Learnings, 2002.
- Key Terms
- Diversity; Culture; Culture Shock
Downloads & Links
Lesson plan
Presentation
Aligned Standards
National Standards
- NL-ENG.K-12.9Multicultural Understanding—Students develop an understanding of and respect for diversity in language use, patterns, and dialects across cultures, ethnic groups, geographic regions and social roles.