Lesson Plan 2: Exploring Diversity

Diversity should be celebrated, but people’s differences can often lead to separation rather than an opportunity for further learning and connection. In this lesson, students will explore their own background and personal experiences that have shaped who they are and simultaneously learn to value and understand those with different stories than their own.

Grade level: 3 - 5

Prep time: 10 min 

Lesson Duration: 40 min + Optional Extension Activity (20 min)

Learning Outcomes:

It is expected that students will:

• Recognize that life should be respected despite diversity
• Identify what diversity means and how we can celebrate it
• Demonstrate an understanding of our responsibility to respect and protect people’s differences

Lesson includes:

• Activate, Acquire, and Apply Activities 
• “Yes” and “No” sign (Printable)
• Venn diagram (Printable)

Materials required (not included)

• Ball of yarn (Optional)

NB: Purchase includes access to downloadable resources for 6 months.