Celebrating Diversity

Courtenay Labson

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Celebrating Diversity

Understanding and Respecting Differences

This lesson encourages students to celebrate diversity and understand different cultural, social, and personal backgrounds. Through engaging activities, students will develop empathy and inclusivity, fostering a more harmonious classroom environment. This lesson is important as it helps students appreciate the richness of diversity and equips them with the skills to interact respectfully with others.

Audience

6th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Understanding and Respecting Differences

Materials

Discussion Questions, Role-Playing Scenarios, and Reflection Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what diversity means.
Ask students to share examples of diversity they have observed in their community or school.

Step 2

Group Discussion

10 mins

Use the provided discussion questions to guide a conversation about the importance of diversity.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and listen to others.

Step 3

Role-Playing Activity

15 mins

Divide students into small groups and assign each group a role-playing scenario.
Have students act out their scenarios, focusing on understanding different perspectives.
After each role-play, discuss as a class what was learned.

Step 4

Reflection Exercise

10 mins

Distribute the reflection worksheet to each student.
Ask students to write about what they learned and how they can apply it in their daily lives.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Conclude with a class discussion on how understanding and respecting differences can benefit everyone.
Encourage students to continue exploring diversity in their own lives.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a discussion on diversity and inclusivity.

What does diversity mean to you?

Encourage students to think about different aspects of diversity, such as cultural, social, and personal differences.

Why is it important to respect differences?

Discuss how respecting differences can lead to a more inclusive and harmonious environment.

Can you share a time when you learned something from someone different from you?

Encourage students to share personal experiences and reflect on what they learned.

Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenarios

Printable cards with scenarios for students to role-play, focusing on understanding different perspectives.

A new student from a different country joins your class. How can you make them feel welcome?

You notice a classmate being left out during group activities. What can you do to include them?

A friend shares a tradition from their culture that you are unfamiliar with. How do you respond?

Worksheet

Reflection Worksheet

A worksheet for students to reflect on what they learned about diversity and how they can apply it.

What is one new thing you learned about diversity today?

Think about the discussions and activities we did.

How can you show respect for differences in your daily life?

Consider actions you can take at school or in your community.