Introductory Activity

One of the biggest issues confronting adolescents is the development of their own identity. During this period, it is also important that students become aware of cultural diversity as well as more accepting of differences in their peers. To achieve the goal of being a successful member of the community with a realistic occupational choice, students must be aware of their own personal interests and styles of learning.

As an introduction to a thematic unit on exploring identity, we will have the students complete a survey which requires students to answer questions about their preferred styles of learning in a variety of situations. This opportunity to think about different types of intelligence will lead to discovering their strengths and will enable students to feel more confident in becoming independent members of society. This activity is also a precursor for the culminating activity at the end of the unit. It is our hope that by learning about their own identities, students will have positive interactions with their diverse environments and future career endeavors.