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Handout

Home Indicators of Cultural Identity Chart

Students to use this handout to reflect on how their cultural identities are expressed in their homes.

Subject

History
Social Studies

Language

English — US

Updated

November 21, 2023

Culture & Identity

Cite this resource

Facing History & Ourselves, “Home Indicators of Cultural Identity Chart”, last updated November 21, 2023.

Unit

Help students understand that their voices are integral to the story of the United States with six lesson plans that investigate individual and national identity.

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Mini-Lesson

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Mini-Lesson

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Collection

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Collection

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Activity

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Activity

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Activity

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Activity

Students reflect on the day by asking them to share an appreciation, an apology, and an “aha” moment.

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Activity

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Activity

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Activity

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