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Multicultural Lesson Plan Madeline Webb Ivy Tech Community College

MULTICULTURAL LESSON PLAN INTASC Standard, Description and Rationale

Standard #5: Application of Content The teacher understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues. Name of Artifact: Multicultural Lesson Plan Date: March, 26, 2013 Course: EDUC 130 Brief Description: For this assignment, I developed a multicultural lesson plan that documents the steps I will utilize as an educator when teaching diversity and multicultural activities to my students. In this lesson plan, I include state standards, multicultural goals/objectives, materials needed and method of instruction. Within the method of instruction, I detail how the lesson will be introduced, demonstrated, practiced and assessed. Rationale: To document my understanding of Standard #5, Application of Content, I selected to include my Multicultural Lesson Plan because this assignment demonstrates by ability to plan a lesson plan for my students involving multicultural activities. This lesson plan also requires me to address different students abilities, while keeping the class on track. My knowledge of the curriculum and content areas are demonstrated in this lesson planning, as well.

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Multicultural Thinking and Lesson Plan Form

Title/Unit: Family History: Creating a Family Crest Lesson time: 2-3 Lessons Grade(s): 4-6 State Standard(s) Standard 5: Individuals, Society, and Culture Students will understand that they are individuals who interact with other individuals and groups; take responsibility for resolving conflicts and working respectfully with others; and examine the ways that similarities and differences in customs, celebrations, recreation, and the arts benefit the community. 4.5.1 Identify ways that social groups* influence individual behavior and responsibilities. Example: When people belong to a group they usually interact with each other frequently and follow the rules of the group. 4.5.2 Identify the different types of social groups to which people belong and the functions these groups perform. Example: Social groups may have social, religious, recreational, cultural, educational, service, civic, political, or other functions. Multicultural Goal(s): The objective for this activity is that students will be able to research their family/caregivers history and culture and display the information learned in the form of a family crest which will be presented to the class to show differences and similarities in the students families. Children can begin to think about how each students families are different, yet very similar. Expected Outcomes / Students Will: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Research family or caregivers history Identify unique characteristics special to their family or caregivers heritage Organize research in the form of four main categories Design and Display learned information on a family crest Present the crest to the class and explain family history, culture and heritage. Teaching/Learning Strategies: Resources Needed Family research questions handout Example of a family crest Whos in my Family By Robert Skutch

MULTICULTURAL LESSON PLAN A large piece of paper The pictures Magazines Crayons, markers, pencil An outline of a shield cut Glue (optional)

Directions Lesson 1: 30-40 minutes Step 1. Read the story Whos in my Family Empathy: Shows that there are many types of families, whether they are traditional or nontraditional to ensure all children feel comfortable . Step 2. Talk with the class about what makes up a family and how families are different from one another Equity: Everyone has the chance to talk about their families Empathy: Children learn about themselves and their friends families Esteem: Talking about their family in the class can build self-esteem Step 3. Talk about family crests and the history of crests in our world. Step 4. Discuss the research questions handouts for homework. Lesson 2: 30-40 minutes Step 5. Once children have acquired the necessary answers and objects for their research questions handout the crest worksheet and let them create their own family crests based on the information they retrieved. Worksheet: On the large piece of paper, trace the oak tag shield or draw an outline of any shape (such as an oval). Divide the shape into three or four equal sections. In each section, draw a picture that represents one idea about your family. Some children may prefer to cut out pictures from magazines or use a family photograph. Another alternative is to use a computer, since this activity can be done easily with any drawing program. Laminate the finished crests, if possible.

Step 6. Allow students to talk about their family crests to the class and describe what they learnt about their heritage.

MULTICULTURAL LESSON PLAN Equity: Every child has the chance to share the crest they made Esteem: Children are able to talk about their work and be proud of what they created Step 7. Create a classroom crest to create community with input from each student. Equity: Everyone helps in designing a classroom crest Empathy: Builds community within the classroom Step 8. Display laminated crests around the classroom Esteem: Seeing their work displayed builds self-esteem of the children Performance Assessments 1. Research question sheet completed and artifacts brought in. 2. Ability to convert information from questions into a picture format for their crest. 3. Oral presentation of their crest to class. 4. Classroom Crest participation. Differentiation

Gifted Students: To differentiate the assignment for a gifted student I would encourage them to create symbols to represent different aspects of their family for the crest. I would suggest reading the book Coat of Arms by Catherine Daily-Weir to provide more in depth information on the history of family crest and to assist with the development of symbols for their crests. Special Needs: To accommodate for a student with special needs I would require them to research who is in their immediate family and one other fact about their family. On their crest they can draw a picture of their family members and a representation of the other fact. A presentation to the whole class may or may not be required depending on the ability level of the student.

MULTICULTURAL LESSON PLAN Reflection After presenting my lesson plan to the class I realized that I was only focusing on traditional families. In my classroom I may have students from all different backgrounds and therefore I

need to alter this lesson plan slightly so all students will feel comfortable completing the activity. One way I can do this is by changing the crest from being specifically about a students family to focusing on making a personal crest about the individual student. This will mean that the student doesnt have to discuss their family life and instead focus on things that they like to do. I believe that this is a fun activity and can be changed and differentiated in many different ways to accommodate many different students. Justification of changes I really liked the original lesson plan. I added more to the plan to make the assignment more involved. Changes I made to the original plan including adding a research section and making the children present their crests to the class in a formal presentation, rather than just comparing with other children. Another element I added to the original plan is the addition of creating a classroom crest that all students can be involved in. I like this idea as it helps to create community and solidify what we have learnt about family crests and their history. To make the lesson plan focus more on multiculturalism I started the lesson with a story on how everyone has a different family and that each family is special and unique whether they be considered traditional or non-traditional. By adding the classroom crest at the end and then posting our crests on a bulletin board it will promote class pride and acceptance of all the students within the classroom. One thing I forgot to add into mine but will change as stated in my reflection is to allow student to choose to create a crest about them or their family in case they do not feel comfortable discussing their family with others.

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Original Plan - Family Crest

Social Studies Activity
Children can begin to think about their family histories and their own lives by making a family crest. BACKGROUND Discuss family crests. Then brainstorm with children to get ideas that could represent their family histories or lives. Here are just a few of the many possibilities:

Flags that represent the countries their families came from Pictures of foods that are common to their ethnicity Pictures that represent first or last names Drawings that depict favorite family events Photos that show family celebrations

WHAT YOU NEED

A large piece of paper, at least 11"x14" The pictures Crayons, markers, pencil An outline of a shield cut from oak tag Glue (optional)

WHAT TO DO 1. On the large piece of paper, trace the oak tag shield or draw an outline of any shape (such as an oval). 2. Divide the shape into three or four equal sections. 3. In each section, draw a picture that represents one idea about your family. Some children may prefer to cut out pictures from magazines or use a family photograph. Another alternative is to use a computer, since this activity can be done easily with any drawing program. 4. Laminate the finished crests, if possible. 5. Have children share and compare their crests.

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Research Questions for Student Crest

How many people are in your immediate family or in your house?

Do you have any brothers or sisters, if so how many and what are their names?

Do you have any uncles or aunts, if so how aunts do you have? How many uncles do you have?

What does your family do for fun?

Do you follow a religion, if so what one?

Does your family have a favorite meal, if so what is it?

What traditions or holidays do you celebrate together?

Have you/ or your family always lived in the United States of America?

Where does your family live?

Where were you born?

Do you have any pets, if so how many and what kind?

What is your favorite music to listen to with your family?

What is your favorite activity to do with your family?

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