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Culture
Primary Lessons
Cultural Diversity in Nebraska

Title and/or Topic:
Cultural Diversity in Nebraska

Names and Schools of Authors:

Paula Rhean--Cherry County #136, Carol Heyden--Mills #3, Jan Ford--Rock County District #41, Anita Olson--Cherry County #167, Adeline Walker--Cherry County #101, Melissa Cady--Cherry County #178, Kendra Schneider--C-K Elementary, Lynne Ayres--Cherry County #127, Sharon Beguer--Cherry County #134, Dorothy Jordan--Rock County District #77, Dotty Jones--Cherry County #100

Student Characteristics:

Primary
Rationale:
  • To develop an awareness of the cultural diversities in students and how their uniqueness enhances their own community.

    • List of Themes This Lesson Will Use:

  • Culture
  • Global Connections
  • Individual Development and Identity
  • Individuals, Groups, and Institutions
  • Time, Continuity, and Change

    • Social Studies Standards:

  • A more complete understanding of self and increased respect for others and their cultural backgrounds.

    • Procedures:

    1. Family history profile and teacher example (modeling).
    2. Research paper on country or culture.
    3. Traditional clothing--historical style show.
    4. Gathering traditional recipes--cookbook.
    5. Creating a doll or picture of cultural dress.
    6. Graph where everyone is from.

    Evaluation:

  • Presentation to school--Heritage Day
  • Research Paper--written description of style show
    • Teacher Tips and Tricks:
  • Videotape
  • Internet--pen pal
  • Art--doll wooden spoon
    • Resources Needed:
  • Historical Society
  • Books and videos library
  • Relatives
  • Internet
    • Technology Component: (optional)
  • Internet
  • Video
  • Newspaper

    • This page is just an example of what can be accomplished on the WWW.

    If you would like more information on the Social Sciences Home Page, please contact
    John LeFeber at jlefeber@nde4.nde.state.ne.us
    or
    Tom Berve at tberve@esu3.esu3.k12.ne.us.

    This page was last modified at Tuesday, May 21, 1996 by John LeFeber