Celebrating Canada's Cultural Diversity Day
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Celebrating Canada's Cultural Diversity Day

Grade 1Social Studies4 days
The 'Celebrating Canada's Cultural Diversity Day' project for Grade 1 students is designed to highlight Canada's rich cultural landscape. Students engage in activities such as a cultural treasure hunt, conversation circles, creative collages, and presentations to explore and understand diverse Canadian cultures. Through these activities, they learn the importance of cultural diversity, work collaboratively, and enhance their communication skills while preparing for a final Cultural Celebration Day event. This hands-on approach aligns with social studies and literacy standards, fostering appreciation and respect for multiculturalism.
Cultural DiversityCollaborationMulticulturalismSocial StudiesHands-on LearningCanadaTraditions
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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we create a Cultural Celebration Day event that showcases the diverse cultures of Canada and teaches us about their unique traditions and celebrations?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.
  • What makes Canada a diverse country?
  • What are some different cultures found in Canada?
  • How do people from different cultures celebrate their traditions and beliefs?
  • Why is it important to learn about and celebrate different cultures?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:
  • Students will identify and describe at least five different cultures found within Canada.
  • Students will be able to explain the importance of cultural diversity and why it is important to celebrate different traditions.
  • Students will participate in creating a class event that showcases diverse cultural traditions, enhancing their understanding through hands-on learning.
  • Students will work collaboratively to design informative displays and presentations about various Canadian cultures.
  • Students will develop appreciation and respect for cultural diversity by engaging with peers from different backgrounds.

Canadian Social Studies Standards

SOC.1.1
Primary
Recognize the diversity that characterizes Canada.Reason: This standard is directly aligned with the project as the primary goal is for students to recognize and appreciate the diversity of cultures within Canada.

Common Core Standards

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1
Secondary
Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.Reason: Students will engage in group discussions about different cultures which aligns with the standard of engaging in collaborative conversations.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.7
Supporting
Use the illustrations and details in a text to describe its key ideas.Reason: As students explore texts about different cultures, they will use illustrations and details to understand and describe the cultural aspects.

Next Generation Science Standards

NGSS.D2.Geo.7.K-2
Supporting
Explain why and how people, goods, and ideas move from place to place.Reason: Understanding the movement of cultures and ideas helps explain cultural diversity and diffusion, relevant to showcasing different cultures of Canada.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

Cultural Treasure Hunt

Set up a classroom treasure hunt with items from various Canadian cultures hidden around. Provide clues that lead to each item, encouraging students to inquire about the item's cultural significance.
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Portfolio Activities

Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.
Activity 1

Cultural Conversation Circles

Facilitate a discussion session where students share their insights and learnings about different Canadian cultures, enhancing communication skills and appreciation for diversity.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Arrange the class in a circle to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for sharing.
2. Have students take turns sharing one exciting fact they learned about a specific culture from the previous activity.
3. Encourage students to ask questions and elaborate on points shared by others.
4. Discuss the importance of cultural diversity in Canada and encourage students to share any personal cultural traditions or experiences.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA collective list of cultural insights enhanced by individual contributions during circle time.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1 (Collaborative conversations) and SOC.1.1 (Recognize diversity).
Activity 2

Creative Culture Collage

Students will create collages using pictures, labels, and drawings to represent what they have learned about different Canadian cultures. This activity synthesizes their knowledge visually.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Provide students with magazines, markers, and collage materials.
2. Instruct students to select images and words that best represent what they have learned about Canadian cultures.
3. Guide students in organizing these elements creatively on a large sheet of paper.
4. Ask students to label parts of the collage, explaining the cultural elements depicted.
5. Hang all collages around the classroom to create a class tapestry of cultural diversity.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA personal creative collage representing various Canadian cultures, displayed in the classroom.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsSOC.1.1 (Recognize diversity) and NGSS.D2.Geo.7.K-2 (Explain movement of ideas).
Activity 3

Tradition Troupe Presentations

In small groups, students will research a specific Canadian culture. They will prepare a short presentation or skit depicting a tradition, story, or celebration from that culture, promoting teamwork and deeper understanding.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Assign each group a different Canadian culture to research.
2. Guide groups in using library resources or online databases to gather information on their assigned culture.
3. Encourage groups to focus on specific traditions, stories, or celebrations to depict.
4. Have groups prepare a short presentation or skit centered around their findings.
5. Present the skits or presentations to the class during Cultural Celebration Day.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityGroup presentations or skits that bring to life cultural traditions and celebrations from across Canada.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsSOC.1.1 (Recognize diversity), CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1 (Collaborative conversations), and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.7 (Using illustrations and details).
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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

Cultural Celebration Day Assessment Rubric

Category 1

Understanding and Application of Cultural Diversity

This category assesses the extent to which students recognize, understand, and apply knowledge about the diversity of Canadian cultures.
Criterion 1

Cultural Recognition and Explanation

Evaluates student's ability to identify and explain various Canadian cultures and their significance.

Exemplary
4 Points

Provides a comprehensive and detailed explanation of at least five different Canadian cultures, including nuanced insights into traditions and celebrations.

Proficient
3 Points

Identifies and explains at least five Canadian cultures, highlighting key traditions and celebrations.

Developing
2 Points

Identifies a few Canadian cultures with basic explanations of their traditions and celebrations.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to identify Canadian cultures and provide adequate explanations of their traditions and celebrations.

Criterion 2

Importance of Cultural Diversity

Assesses the student's ability to articulate why cultural diversity is important and deserves celebration.

Exemplary
4 Points

Articulates a sophisticated understanding of the importance of cultural diversity with detailed examples.

Proficient
3 Points

Clearly explains the importance of cultural diversity using relevant examples.

Developing
2 Points

Provides a basic explanation of the importance of cultural diversity with limited examples.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to explain the importance of cultural diversity and lacks examples.

Category 2

Collaborative Engagement

This category assesses how effectively students participate in and contribute to collaborative conversations and group activities.
Criterion 1

Participation in Discussions and Activities

Evaluates the student's level of engagement and contribution during class discussions and group tasks.

Exemplary
4 Points

Actively participates, offering constructive ideas and questions, and shows leadership in group settings.

Proficient
3 Points

Participates consistently, contributes relevant ideas and questions during group activities.

Developing
2 Points

Participates sporadically, occasionally contributing ideas or questions in group settings.

Beginning
1 Points

Rarely participates and offers limited ideas or questions in group contexts.

Category 3

Creative Expression and Product Design

This category evaluates the student's ability to creatively express cultural knowledge and design informative presentations.
Criterion 1

Quality and Creativity of Cultural Products

Assesses the creativity and quality of student-produced collages and presentations.

Exemplary
4 Points

Produces highly creative and detailed cultural products that effectively convey diverse cultural elements.

Proficient
3 Points

Produces well-designed and creative cultural products that highlight key cultural elements.

Developing
2 Points

Produces cultural products that contain basic cultural elements but lack detailed creativity.

Beginning
1 Points

Produces cultural products with minimal cultural elements and creativity.

Beginning
1 Points

Rarely participates and offers limited ideas or questions in group contexts.

Criterion 2

Presentation Skills

Evaluates how clearly and effectively the student presents information about their assigned culture.

Exemplary
4 Points

Delivers an engaging, well-organized presentation that effectively communicates cultural information with strong articulation.

Proficient
3 Points

Presents information clearly and with satisfactory organization and articulation.

Developing
2 Points

Presents information with basic clarity but struggles with organization and articulation.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to present information clearly, with minimal organization and articulation.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning
Question 1

How has participating in the Cultural Celebration Day activities changed your understanding of Canadian cultures?

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Question 2

Which activity helped you learn the most about Canadian cultural diversity?

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Options
Cultural Treasure Hunt
Cultural Conversation Circles
Creative Culture Collage
Tradition Troupe Presentations
Question 3

On a scale of 1 to 5, how confident do you feel about explaining the importance of cultural diversity in Canada now?

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Question 4

What was one surprising fact you learned about a specific Canadian culture during your group activities?

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Question 5

Why is it important to celebrate cultural diversity in a country like Canada?

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