MULTICULTURALISM IN TENNESSEE
Contributor: Haily Schroeder Sample NearPod Lesson In this unit, rst grade students will learn about the di erent cultures and customs that are present in the state of Tennessee and how those cultures correlate with each student’s community. Students may not have a clear understanding of their cultural background or the students may not understand that di erent communities with di erent cultures reside in Tennessee. Students will have immersive learning experiences through virtual eld trips to di erent countries, cultural food days, lectures over the topic, as well as hands-on activities. These experiences aim to demonstrate how many cultures, communities, and individuals can live and work together in one state. Knowledge about cultures and communities in Tennessee is important for students to know because it will enhance how they perceive our society of many residing and working together. Once students understand the relationship of communities and multiculturalism in Tennessee, they will have a greater appreciation for family traditions and ancestors that helped to create a culture that may or may not have already existed in the United States. In addition, students will also dive into the importance of understanding more than one culture and language that are used or demonstrated in Tennessee and the U.S. 1.01 Describe the cultural aspects of a place, including a student’s community and state. 1.02 De ne multiculturalism as many di erent cultures living within a community and state.
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1.03 Compare and contrast family traditions and customs among di erent cultures within a student’s community and state.
