Unity+with+Diversity

By Megan Forrest
 * Project Title:** Unity with Diversity **Grade:** 8
 * Project Idea:** Students will examine the journey of immigrants throughout theUnited States history. They will discover major contributions of immigrant cultures into the American fabric. Students will interview members of immigrant groups within their community. Students will be asked to reflect on the internal conflict within immigrants to assimilate to American culture in order to be accepted and the desire to maintain their homeland culture and heritage. Students will create a community action plan that will give immigrants opportunities to fully become integrated into society while sharing enriching aspects of their respective cultures.
 * Driving Question:** How can we create a community which fully incorporates immigrants while maintaining their respective cultures?
 * Content:** History (immigration eras, cultural influences), writing, interview skills, note taking
 * Major Student Products:** interview questions and responses, reflection journal on the immigrant experience in the 21st century, community action plan, presentation
 * Public Audience:** prominent community members/city council members