Luz E Singh

Professor Flowers

EDU 280

11 December 2017

Multicultural Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan Title: We are all “Berry” Similar

Grade Level: Preschool-2nd grade

Concept: Diversity/ Differences and Similarities

General Goal: Teach diversity and tolerance through everyday foods such as berries.

Specific Objectives: Help students understand that it is all right to be different, and help them

omit the use of generalization and stereotype towards others.

Required Materials:

 3-4 Distinct types berries

o Strawberries

o Blue berries

o Raspberries

o Blackberries

o Cranberries

 Small paper plates (enough for all students)

 Book “Whoever you are” by Mem Fox

Background Knowledge:

 Students can identify and describe differences and similarities

 Students have a basic understanding of diversity.

Anticipatory Set (Lead-In):

Invite students to seat close to you on the carpet; begin the lesson by introducing the book

“Whoever you are” by Mem Fox. Give children time children to observe the cover of the book

and continue by asking question relevant to the cover of the book, such as “What do you think

this book is about?” While reading the book ensure all students can view the book illustrations

make sure to emphasize the differences and similarities the author mentioned by the author.

After finishing the book, ask the students to mention some of the similarities and differences

among people they found in the story, create a chart with the student’s responses. Have students

return to their sits and introduce them to the next activity.

Step-By-Step Procedures:

 Explain to the students that berries are just like people, they are all different in color,

shape, taste and size and yet they are all berries. Just like people, we all have different

colored skin, body shape, and/or language.

 Ask questions: “Who has tried berries?”

 Have students name the distinct kinds of berries they have tried and have them describe

what they remember about berries, such as color or taste.

 Introduce the berries of your choice to the students

 Provide each student with a paper plate and one berry of each kind.
  Allow some time for the students to observe, touch and note the appearance of each

berry.

 Discuss as a class the differences and similarities of each berry.

 Allow students to taste the berries.

 As a class notate the difference and similarities of the tastes such as sweet, bitter, juicy,

etc.

Plan For Independent Practice:

Students will identify differences and similarities between their partner and themselves

just like they did with the berries, ensuring to draw or note those similarities and differences.

Have students present what they found between them and their partner.

Closure:

Ask children, “What was your favorite part of what we learned today?” Mention any

other similarities or differences among berries and the student’s peers. Ensure to answer any

questions the students might have.

Assessment Based On Objectives:

Assessment of topic will be based on identification of differences and similarities

between peer and self. As well as participation during lesson.

Possible Connections To Other Subjects:

 Science/Health

 Writing
 Web Resources

1) Pre-K Pages Making Faces Playdough Activity

a. Preschool

i. This activity the teacher provides students with laminated face cut outs of

distinct colors, which signifies diversity. The students are given the

opportunity to choose the color of their choice. Then with playdough the

students create their own person, unique and outstanding. This activity

promotes independence and overall acceptance demonstrating that

everyone is different yet unique in their own way.

ii. http://www.pre-kpages.com/making-faces-play-dough-activity/

2) Preschool Rainbow: Passport

a. Preschool

i. During this lesson students focus on a different country, its culture and

beliefs every month. The lessons attraction is a passport for every student.

In which each student is required to take a picture utilizing a prop from the

country they recently learned about in order to “travel” to the next

country. I really like this lesson since it is not only documenting the

countries the students have learned about but as well it documents the

student’s growth throughout the year.

ii. https://www.preschoolrainbow.org/multicultural.htm

3) Our Family Stories: What can we learn from them?

a. 2nd Grade
 i. The lesson will allow students to learn about immigration and the diversity

of families that have made new homes in the US and in Utah. The lesson

introduces immigration to the students through books, photographs, and

US history. As well it creates a connection between the students and

teachers by bringing pictures of their friends and family who immigrated

to the state of Utah or any other part of the US. As well the students are

provided with a Family History Qustionnaire where it includes questions

such as “Where was your mother born?” or “What is your favorite story

involving your grandfather?”

ii. http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=22200

4) What is Culture?

a. 1st - 2nd Grade

i. In this lesson students create an anchor chart about their culture. The

teacher provides the students with index cards in which it provides

students with a main focus for example; Family, celebrations Music and

art. Then the student will provide additional information on these areas,

such as describing their family, what celebrations they have and their

favorite music or art. Then students are provided with a worksheet in

which the students will write why they are special.

ii. https://www.education.com/lesson-plan/what-is-culture/

5) Multicultural Collage

a. 4th -6th grade

 i. For this lesson students will create a collage with the use of magazine

photos and ads of different people, construction paper cloth scraps and

packaging. The students will create a collage utilizing the theme of

diversity. They will need to use different faces from the magazine or ads

to demonstrate the diversity in our country. As well students will need to

write a statement or look for a quote from a famous person such as Martin

Luther King, that best suits their collage.

ii. http://www.eduplace.com/ss/act/multicoll.html

6) My Family Tree

a. Kindergarten

i. In this lesson the students will learn about family resemblances by

studying their own family heritage. They’ll discuss similarities and

differences among members of their family.

ii. http://www.ccsoh.us/Downloads/(4)%20My%20Family%20Tree%20Less

on.pdf

7) I am Special, You are too

a. Kindergarten

i. This lesson allows the students to identify and accept diversity by

identifying the diversity among peers and pointing out similarities as well.

The students are to as well acknowledge one thing that makes them

special. The lesson begins by introducing the book “Its OK to be

Different” by Todd Parr. Then for an addition of excitement the teacher

sings along with the students, “If your special and you know clap your
 hands.” Finally, students create a picture of themselves and what makes

them special.

ii. http://www.pointpark.edu/Academics/Schools/SchoolofArtsandSciences/

Departments/Education/ProjectChildrenLEAD/Curriculum/LessonPlans/I

AmSpecialYouAreSpecial/IAmSpecialandYou3

8) “Bursting” Stereotypes

a. 3rd-12th grade

i. Balloons serve as a conduit in this lesson in which students "burst"

stereotypes that unfairly label individuals or groups. In this lesson students

come up with stereotype statements that are then placed next to different

balloons. As a class you all decide whether that statement is fain or unfair.

If the statement is unfair with a pin that balloon will be popped meaning

that the stereotype has been burst.

ii. http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/03/lp294-01.shtml

9) Kinder Art: Box of Crayons

a. Kindergarten – 5th grade

i. This lesson is based on the book “The Crayon Box that Talked,” the lesson

will show children that when we all work together, the results are much

more interesting and colorful. As a class the students will create a box of

crayons where each crayon will be represented by each student. The

students will decorate their crayon by drawing a portrait of themselves and

adding a unique design.

ii. https://kinderart.com/art-lessons/multic/a-box-of-crayons/
10) Create Your Own Native American Board Game

a. Kindergarten-12th grade

i. In this lesson students will discuss how games reflect a culture’s belief’s,

priorities, and aspects of everyday life. Students also learn about a few

games and toys of Native American children; and analyze basic elements

of a selected Native American tribe in order to apply them to the creation

of an original board game that can be played by today’s children.

ii. http://www.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/free-lesson-plans/create-

your-own-native-american-board-game.cfm