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Friendship Fiesta: Celebrating Diversity

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Lesson Plan

Friendship Fiesta: Celebrating Diversity

Appreciate diverse cultural practices

In this lesson, students will explore diverse cultural practices related to friendship and celebrate these through a Friendship Fiesta. Activities will include music, art, and storytelling, fostering appreciation and understanding of different cultures. This lesson is important as it helps students develop empathy and respect for cultural diversity, enhancing their social-emotional learning and global awareness.

Audience

5th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Appreciate diverse cultural practices

Materials

Art supplies (paper, markers, crayons), Music player, Cultural storybooks, Discussion questions, Worksheet on cultural practices, and Printable cards for cultural facts

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what friendship means to students.
  • Introduce the concept of cultural diversity and how different cultures celebrate friendship.
  • Explain the activities planned for the Friendship Fiesta.

Step 2

Cultural Storytelling

15 mins

  • Read a story from a different culture that highlights friendship.
  • Discuss the story with the class, focusing on cultural elements and friendship values.

Step 3

Art Activity: Friendship Flags

15 mins

  • Provide art supplies and ask students to create a flag representing friendship in a culture of their choice.
  • Encourage creativity and cultural representation in their designs.

Step 4

Music and Dance

10 mins

  • Play music from various cultures and invite students to dance or listen.
  • Discuss how music can be a part of friendship celebrations in different cultures.

Step 5

Closure and Reflection

10 mins

  • Gather students for a closing discussion on what they learned about cultural diversity and friendship.
  • Use discussion questions to guide reflection and share insights.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide the discussion on cultural diversity and friendship.

What are some ways different cultures celebrate friendship?

Encourage students to think about festivals, rituals, and customs they might know.







How can learning about other cultures help us be better friends?

Discuss empathy, understanding, and respect for differences.







What did you learn about friendship from the story we read?

Focus on the values and lessons highlighted in the story.







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Worksheet

Cultural Practices Worksheet

A worksheet to help students explore and document different cultural practices related to friendship.

Name a cultural practice related to friendship from the story we read.








Describe a friendship celebration from a culture you know.








How do you celebrate friendship in your own culture?








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Worksheet

Cultural Facts Printable Cards

Cards with interesting facts about friendship practices in different cultures for students to explore and share.




In Japan, friends exchange gifts on White Day.







In India, Friendship Day is celebrated by tying friendship bands.







In Mexico, friends celebrate with a fiesta called 'Dia del Amigo'.







In South Africa, friends share a special meal together on Friendship Day.




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