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Unity in Diversity

Unity in Diversity. Why is this important ? Created by Mrs. Tiffany Carter Language Arts Teacher Moore Middle School 1/3/2012. What does diversity look like?. Do you think that you can guess what diversity look like here at Moore Middle School?. African American – 368 (43.2%)

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Unity in Diversity

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  1. Unity in Diversity Why is this important? Created by Mrs. Tiffany Carter Language Arts Teacher Moore Middle School 1/3/2012

  2. What does diversity look like?

  3. Do you think that you can guess what diversity look like here at Moore Middle School? African American – 368 (43.2%) Hispanic – 242 (28.4%) Asian – 58 (6.8%) Multi-racial – 32 (3.8%) Caucasian- 143 (16.8%) Native American/Alaskan – 8 (0.9%)

  4. Talking about diversity Let’s really get to know one another! Interview your table mates and find out the following information – you may learn something about them that you did not know! • What is your nationality? What ethnic group do you belong to? • Where are your parents and grandparents from? 3. Do you have people in your family that come from ethnic groups different from your own? If so, where are they from and how are you related?

  5. Unity in Diversity Can you define to below two terms? What do you think they mean? What does one thing have to do with the other? Explain. What is Diversity? What is Unity?

  6. How does diversity create unity? We unite from learning different skills, talents, opinions and points of view from diverse persons. Learning information about other cultures allows us to become more tolerant and understanding of diverse beliefs and traditions. Gaining knowledge of other cultures helps us unite as it helps erase stereotypes and misconceptions that we me have about other races or certain ethnic groups. Embracing diversity helps us unite as one human race rather than divide into sub-groups determined by our skin color, ethnic group, or cultural background.

  7. Let’s get ready to write! Your essay needs to be 50-500 words. Make sure that your paper includes the following: I. Introduction II. At least two body paragraphs III. Conclusion

  8. Why is diversity important in education? How does diversity help you better unite with others within your school? How does diversity at school help you better gain unity with others within your community (church, extra curricular activities, neighborhood etc…)?

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