Summary:
Discussion of diversity.

Main Curriculum Tie:
Social Studies - World CivilizationsStandard 1
Students will gain an understanding of early civilizations and their contributions to the foundations of human culture.

Background For Teachers:
Group discussion and individual reflection are both appropriate for the following questions. They serve as a good introduction to this unit.

Intended Learning Outcomes:
To understand the important role of different cultures in America.

Instructional Procedures:

See preface material from 'Anne Frank in the World, 1929 - 1945 Teacher Workbook.'

Two classic metaphors are frequently employed to describe American society: 'Melting Pot' and 'Salad Bowl' or 'Mosaic' (which both convey the same image).

1. What are the differences between the two metaphors?
2. Which reflects your view of America?
3. Which do you think is harder for America? Why?

Attachments

• AF_Census_Data.pdf
  Census data from 1990 and projections for 2040

Web Sites

• Anne Frank in the World, 1929-1945 Teacher Workbook
  The Friends of Anne Frank in Utah and the Intermountain West region present their teacher workbook for learning about Anne Frank and the Holocaust.
• Anne Frank's Diary - Class Discussion Suggestions
  Includes suggested approach and aims of a discussion on discrimination, as well as general suggestions on how to handle the topic with dignity and compassion.

Author:
Utah LessonPlans

Created Date :
Feb 24 1997 01:57 AM