Explore the cultural diversity of families and communities.

Exploration should include 

• conducting online or library research 
• identifying cultural influences (e.g., race, religion, ethnicity, geography, socioeconomic status) 
• identifying aspects of each culture (e.g., eye contact, body language, language, personal space, religion, dress, holidays, foods/diet/cuisine)
• exploring the concept of stereotype. 

Process/Skill Questions: 

Thinking 

• Why is respecting cultural diversity important? 
• What would happen if all cultures were identical? 

Communication 

• What can be learned from interacting with different cultures? 
• How does cultural diversity enrich and contribute to the community? 

Leadership 

• Why is it imperative that we respect cultural diversity in all walks of life?
• What strategies can be used to ensure awareness of diversity considerations? 

Management 

• What are some possible consequences of not exploring cultural diversity? 
• How can we utilize our knowledge of cultural diversity in the classroom?