Kim Jarosh6th Grade World History

Fall 2014

Cultural Diversity: Where are you from?

Lesson InformationGrade Level: 6th

Class: World History Title: Cultural Diversity: Where are you

from?

Topic: Cultural Awareness / Appreciating Cultural Differences

Time: 4 days (in class and homework)

ObjectivesStudents will be able to:

increase an understanding of different cultures.

increase an understanding of themselves and where their family comes from.

explore the world using Google Earth.

NJ Common Core Standards

6.2.8.D.1.c Explain how discoveries are used to develop and

enhance understanding of life              

6.2.8.D.2.aAnalyze the impact of religion and origins on daily

life, government, and culture in various civilizations.  

       8.1.2.B.1

Illustrate and communicate original ideas and stories using digital tools and media rich resources 

Materials NeededComputer/iPad

Access to Google Earth

Interview questions

projector

SMARTboard

Lesson OutlineDiscuss different cultures and where our

ancestors are from

Compile a list of the birthplaces of the students in the class. Record on poster paper.

Using the list, utilize Google Earth to place mark the students’ birthplaces as a whole group activity. Show students the tour they have created. Save the data in a folder for possible retrieval at a later time.

Lesson OutlineInform students that the next phase of the

project requires interviewing parents/grandparents to find where they were born and other information. Allow time for the students to draft questions they will use.Examples may be: Where were you born? What

year was it? What were some of your favorite memories from childhood? What were some of your favorite foods from childhood?

Students will use the information obtained to set place marks and add comments to their own Google Earth map.

Reflection/Extension ActivityStudents will write a summary that includes:

What they learned from this activity about their family.

What they learned from this activity about their peers’ families (1 or 2 students)

What they thought about using Google Earth for this activity.

Ideas for using Google Earth or another lesson or project. Example: Research and track the path of the of battles for the Civil War.

Student Map Example Where we come from

Student Map Examples - Ancestors