As part of the second grade New York State Common Core Learning Standards curriculum, James A. Dever second graders performed an amazing multicultural show. In the Common Core immigration unit, students learned about the Statue of Liberty, immigration, and Ellis Island. The students also learned about their own diverse backgrounds and the backgrounds of others. Students created posters about their families’ heritages, presented these projects to their classmates and explained the different cultural traditions held by their families. The lesson and activities culminated with a museum presentation set up in the gym that featured all of the posters. The gym was transformed into Dever’s own Ellis Island. The students also learned a myriad of songs showcasing different cultures and traditions. Before performing every song for parents and classmates, the students recited information about the countries and their traditions. The second grade students then escorted their parents into the gym to learn about all the new cultures and traditions the students had researched.
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