There is a lot of diversity in the news.when you watch the news some people are portrayed as bad people.
Example:When you see black males on the males you think that thet probably did something bad.When you think about young black males you thind sagging pants and other bad stuff.When a young black kid does something sucessful and it gets on the news, everybody is excited.
Question 1-What does "diversity" mean to you?
Our eighth grade interdisciplinary project is titled "Diversity in Society." Answer the following question in 7-10 sentences. (10% of final grade)
Many have said that we live in a diverse society with diverse people, traditions, beliefs, and ideas. This diversity can be seen in your life, your school, your community, and your world. What does the word "diversity" mean to you? Use examples from your life.
Many have said that we live in a diverse society with diverse people, traditions, beliefs, and ideas. This diversity can be seen in your life, your school, your community, and your world. What does the word "diversity" mean to you? Use examples from your life.
Question 2-Diversity in the news?
Answer the following question in 5-7 sentences. (10% of final grade)
How is diversity portrayed in the news? How are diverse people portrayed in the news? Are diverse groups covered equally?
How is diversity portrayed in the news? How are diverse people portrayed in the news? Are diverse groups covered equally?
Question 3-How is your school diverse?
Thinking about your school, in what ways is it diverse? Think about race, language, teachers, and testing. Use the data we looked at from the NJDOE Report Card for our school. Post your response below.
Question 4-How is your class diverse?
Earlier we conducted a poll with your classmates to find out various things about them. Use these percentages to explain how your class is diverse. Use specific data and examples. Post your response below.
Poem-"I am diverse because..."
Using acrostic or free form poetry, express how you are diverse. What qualities make you unique? What is special about you? How would you describe yourself. Post your poem along with a picture of the diversity mask you created to represent your diverse self!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
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