Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Diversity Week February 20-23

Diversity Week 

February 20-23

Student Learning Workbooks
In my opinion, it is important that everyday we have an awareness that we all have differences.  Some are smaller and some are larger.  These differences come in so many different thoughts, values, languages, attire, appearance, etc.  The goal for Diversity Week last week, was to break down any barriers and embrace who we are as individuals because each one of us has value and is important.  We continue to teach students about respect, tolerance and awareness.  The activities and learning that students engaged in, allowed them to understand other view points and take a minimal risk as they tried a food from a different country or said "hello" in a different language.

Diversity Week is also purposefully celebrated in February in conjunction with Black History Month.  As you can see from the photo above, students read about contributions that African Americans have made in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.  These workbooks had excellent biographies of both African American men and women and a fun activity that followed on each page.  In "addition" I think it is important to recognize the contributions that all groups have had in society.  Math teachers read a book called "One Grain of Rice," where students read about a mathematical folktale that taught students about being wise and fair as well as how to multiple or how to double a number.  This tied in Indian culture and art as well.  Lastly, our social studies teachers read, "This is How We Do It."  This takes students into the lives of seven actual kids from around the world and informs them about school, food, traditions, family structure etc. from countries like Peru, Italy, Japan, Uganda, Russia and others.  Students then discussed and wrote about what they learned.  All of these activities added to students' educational experiences and allowed them to understand how the world outside of Maumee is larger than they realize.



 Syrian Lentil Soup
  Greek Treats
Official Greek Attire
 Schwarzwalder Kirsch Torte
 Students enjoying their diverse samples from around the world

Mannequin or Wax Museum Displays


 Celebrating friends from India and Native American Populations
 Celebrating friends from Mexico
 
Celebrating friends from Ireland

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