The Development of Culture in the United States

The Development of Culture in the United States

2.B.1 Understand how values and beliefs shape culture in America.

2.B.1.1 Identify the various values and beliefs of diverse cultures that have shaped American identity.

2.B.1.2 Explain how belief systems of various indigenous, religious, and racial groups have influenced or contributed to culture in America.

Learning Target: I can understand how different values and beliefs have contributed to American culture.

​Who has heard the word diversity? What do you think it means?

Open Ended

1. Use words to describe what you think "diversity" means to you?

Vocabulary Protocol


Diversity

Pronounce it!
Write it!
Read it!

Diversity means differences. People may be different in many ways, including race or ethnicity, age, disabilities, language, culture, appearance, or religion.

​Examples:

People have different skin colors, this is diversity.

Diversity is in the many different languages spoken in the world.

People have different traditional dances and music styles, this is diversity. 

Non-examples:

Diversity is not when everyone likes the same things. 

Diversity is not when people all speak the same language.
 

Diversity is not when everyone wears the same clothes.

Multiple Choice

When everyone wears the same clothes.

• Example of Diversity

• Non Example of Diversity

Multiple Choice

When people have different skin colors.

• Example of Diversity

• Non Example of Diversity

Multiple Choice

When people all speak the same language.

• Example of Diversity

• Non Example of Diversity

Multiple Choice

When people have different traditional dances and music styles

• Example of Diversity

• Non Example of Diversity

Diversity is....
Yes or No ?s

Multiple Choice

Is diversity when people practice different religions?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Is there diversity when people speak different languages?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Is diversity when people live in the same place?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Is diversity when people have the same eye color?

• Yes

• No

Think
Think about one way our class is diverse.
Now Share
On the next slide you will complete the following statement:
“We are a diverse group of people because…”

Open Ended

Finish this statement:

“We are a diverse group of people because….............”

​America at Its Best: America: A Land of Many People

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