Exploring Cultural Diversity Through Biology

Essential Question

How does cultural diversity affect the learning of biology and other sciences? Do all students receive science learning the same way? What are your views on cultural diversity and learning?

Texts

Informational

A Backlash Against Arab Americans

In this essay, the author details how tension built and violence erupted—specifically against Muslim Americans—in the days following the September 11th attacks.

Learning for Justice Staff

Grade Level

9-12

Subject

History

Topic

Religion

June 20, 2016

Student Tasks

Do Something

Be the Change...

Students identify and investigate a community problem and propose a solution. They then plan and implement action directed at solving the problem.

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

July 13, 2014

Do Something

Inventing a Better World

Students invent a product or process that solves a social problem discussed in the central text.

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

July 13, 2014

Do Something

Journalism for Justice

Students plan, write, edit and distribute a piece of print or digital journalism about a relevant social problem or issue.

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

July 13, 2014

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snasr@ssfusd.org

Exploring Cultural Diversity Through Biology

A Backlash Against Arab Americans

Be the Change...

Inventing a Better World

Journalism for Justice

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