What cultural identities are most important to me?
What narratives about my cultural identities and ancestries have I been given access to?
What questions do I still have about my cultural identities and cultural ancestry? What tools can I use to access more information about them?
OBJECTIVES
Students will identify and interrogate narratives about the ancestors that helped form their social and cultural groups.
Students will practice using tools to conduct research about the ancestors that helped form their social and cultural groups.
SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT
Though there are no typical content warnings or triggering materials in this lesson, conversations about identity and ancestry can be difficult for some students. This lesson is crafted so that students can engage at the emotional level that is most comfortable and share only the identities and interests they’re most comfortable bringing up in class while providing them with a tool that they can use to continue reflection on their own. Be intentional when framing the lesson so that students know there is space for vulnerability but it is not a requirement.
Students will be able to affirm themselves as individuals with connection to a wide range of ancestral stories and inheritance. Students will be able to work collaboratively to conduct research about a shared identity or community.
