What comes to mind of when
you think of “culture”? Our EL students are learning that culture is a
combination of a person’s background, language, food, celebrations and
traditions.
To celebrate their
uniqueness, students made their own Culture Pizzas. The pizzas are comprised of 10 slices. Each slice of pizza has a different category
that can make up one’s culture. The categories include favorite Movie, Music,
Sports, Food, and Book; Family, Friends, Languages spoken and Flag that
represents their family’s native or ancestral background. Then students were
allowed to either draw or write a representation in each category.
This lesson is important
for several reasons. First, it’s important to understand that culture is not
just a person’s language or country of origin. Knowing that culture encompasses
ethnicity, geography, language, traditions and experiences helps teachers
understand how culture affects
students’ perceptions, self-esteem, values, behavior at home and at
school.
This lesson is also
important because it allows students to learn about themselves and their
classmates. After students complete their project, they will share the “ingredients”
on their pizzas. They will get to see what they have in common as well as gain
appreciation for their differences.
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