Being Respectful Toward Others

Students will value and respect people for their differences.

Students will understand the value of treating other people respectfully.

Social Science

	18.B.3a- Analyze how individuals and groups interact with and within institutions.
	18.C.3a- Describe ways in which a diverse U.S. population has developed and maintained common beliefs.
	18.C.3b-Explain how diverse groups have contributed to U.S. social systems over the time.

Social Emotional

	2A.3a- Predict others’ feelings and perspectives in a variety of situations.
	2A.3b- Analyze how one’s behavior may affect others.
	2B.3a.- Explain how individual, social, and cultural differences may increase vulnerability to bullying and identify ways to address it.
	2B.3b- Analyze the effects of taking action to oppose bullying based on individual and group differences.

Journal or notebook

Pencils

The teacher will begin by asking the students to write their definition of diversity. After several minutes the teacher will read the definition from a dictionary. In small groups the class will write down the characteristics/differences that are portrayed in their own class. For example, talents, race, and physical traits may be included. The teacher will ask the groups to share their ideas, while he or she writes them on the board.

Next, the teacher will ask the following questions:

Think about a time that you may have been picked on or teased for being different?

Has anyone witnessed a person being treated unfairly for being different?

If so, what would you have done differently?

Students will be asked to share situations and examples that don’t involve fellow classmates as well as leaving out names. The teacher will conclude by having the students to rewrite their unique definition or diversity. Volunteering students will share their definition with the class.