China town street filled with visitors and immigrants to the United States.
Student Application
Discover the heritage of people and the many different cultures that make up our communities.
Learning Objectives
Students will understand how communities and cultures develop over time.
Students will appreciate the customs of local communities.
Students will recognize that people from different backgrounds can come together in a community.
Supporting Activities
Personal Heritage. Encourage students to look closely at their own values and traditions and share them with the class. Have students talk with their parents about their heritage and bring in examples of clothing, food, or other symbols of culture to share.
Reach Out. Have students (with the help of a parent) find ...