Using a large world

map have students

mark the countries
their families
originated from.
- My Name is Celia by: Monica
Brown
- Sonia Sotomayor: A Judge Grows
in the Bronx by: Jonah Winter
- I Love Saturdays Y Domingos by:
Alama Flor Ada












The students can create a
thumbprint
demonstrating that
although our thumbs are
similar, thumbprints are
unique to each individual
Marisol is part Puruvian and Part
Scottish. The students can use
fractions to determine the
different parts of them selves.
- Using the jigsaw puzzle
students create a Venn diagram
comparing the similarities and
differences with their partner.
- Write about what makes them
unique.
- Write a how to paper about a
recipe special to their family.
Why?


Playing music about
diversity
All over this world by
David & Jenny Heitler-
Klevans
Because were friends
Everyone is given the
same directions but
the results are unique
creations.

Play a game based on Marisols
favorite sport. The students can
divide themselves into teams and
play a game of soccer.
Marisol
McDonald
Doesnt Match

- (Referring to jigsaw activity)
the pairs can present to the
class what they have learned
about each other.
- The students bring something
that represents their culture
and share with the class.
- Big Red Lollipop by:
Rukhsana Khan & Sophie
Blackall
- Book Fiesta by: Pat Mora
- I Love my Hair by:
Natasha Tarpley



Have a
classroom
potluck where
families are
encouraged to
bring a dish
unique to their
culture.