Community Connections: Valuing Differences

Organization: USC Shoah Foundation for Visual History and Education
Common Core Domain: English Language Arts/Literacy, History-Social Science, Reading, Speaking and Listening, Writing
Grade Level: Grades 6-8
Duration: 30-60 Minutes
10 minutes per lesson, 40 minute total
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W10 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R9 HSS.6.7 HSS.7.6 HSS.8.3

In this Mindful Exploration, students reflect on the value of individuality within a community by engaging with testimonies from Jack Adler (Holocaust survivor), Mohammed Dajani Daoudi (witness to contemporary antisemitism), and Alain Bertrand Lazaret (witness to the Central African Republic conflict). Through guided questions, students analyze how personal identity and cultural expression contribute to healthy community connections, explore the balance between individuality and community responsibilities, and consider how celebrating differences strengthens relationships. The lesson concludes with a reflection on how students can apply these insights within their own communities.

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