The key to a culturally responsive classroom, is not only

acknowledging the diversity present, but also celebrating and

honoring it. While teaching first grade, I taught a science unit
which explored the growth and needs of different plants. As a
final experience, I led the students through a 10 minute
presentation of the different National Flowers represented in our
classroom. My students learned basic information about the
Dahlia of Mexico, the Ceibo tree from Argentina, Tulips from
Turkey, the Sharon Rose of South Korea, the symbolic Lotus of
India, and the Rose of America.

Creating this presentation, was in itself, a valuable experience for
me. As I researched each nation, I began to learn about each
individual culture. This presentation showed my students my
investment in them as young people, it enhanced learning by
introducing an atypical science focus, and it generated a
tremendous sense of pride. When each new flower was presented,
the students from that culture or country would beam with
excitement. Some were so exhilarated that they couldn't stop
themselves from jumping up and telling their peers everything
they knew about their home countries and native cultures.
NATIONAL FLOWERS
AROUND THE WORLD
By: Mr. C
ROSE OF SHARON
The national flower of South
Korea
Also called Mugunghwa ;
immortal flower
Blooms in late summer through
mid autumn.

Where is South Korea?
THE DAHLIA
The National Flower of
Mexico
Native to the mountains of
Mexico
Blooms in summer and
autumn

Where is Mexico?
THE TULIP
The Tulip is the National Flower
of Turkey
The botanical name, Tulipa,
came from Turkish language
Tulips bloom in the Spring, and
can be grown in most gardens

Where is Turkey?
THE CEIBO
The National Flower of
Argentina
It is a flowering tree
native to South America
In English, it is often
called the Cockspur Coral
Tree
It became the national
flower of Argentina in
1942.
Where is Argentina?
THE LOTUS
The National flower of India
The Lotus is very symbolic in
Indian culture
It grows in fresh water ponds
and lakes
Is thought of as one of the worlds
most beautiful flowers by poets
everywhere.
Where is India?
THE ROSE
The National Flower of America,
and State Flower of New York
The petals of the Rose are edible,
and have been used in medicine
Roses come in lots of colors. Each
color has a different meaning
Where is America?