2nd Grade  / 3rd Six Weeks

Overarching Concept: Diversity

Organizing Idea: How We Are Alike and Different in Our World

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Unit Contents

In this Organizing Idea students will explore the meaning of the word diversity as a condition of being varied or different, yet part of a whole. They will discover how they are different from every other person, yet see that commonalties bind them to each other. In addition, students will study how they are part of a particular culture, and how cultures are the same and different around the world. Students will participate in a "USA Parade" and create a slide show presentation.

Activities

American Diversity - by Mary Elam
Become aware of the use of cause and effect, visual clues, summarizations, personal narritives in understanding stories or events.

Diversity: Alike and the Same - by Brenda McElyea
Students will learn about some of the various cultural backgrounds represented in America.  Students will research, record information, and practice basic bibliographic skills.

What is a Landmark? (Diversity) - by Jayme Karen
Students learn about local, state, national and world landmarks using nonfiction titles and Power Point presentation.
Landmark Powerpoint
Landmark Titles

Our Tree Named Steve - Cheryl Gee
Analyze the explanatory elements of a story.

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