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1.4: Knowing me, knowing you


In this activity students explore the variety of life experiences which influence each person.

Tasks

  1. Introduce this activity explaining that each person has different life experiences which influence who they are.
  2. Distribute Handout 4: Knowing me, knowing you and ask the students to interview each other using the handout. Students must find a class mate to match statements listed on the handout. As far as possible, students should only use each class mate's name once to encourage interaction between all students.
  3. After completing the Handout 4: Knowing me, knowing you, lead a class discussion on the special facts that students have found out about each other.
  4. In small groups or as a class, ask students to use the information gained to construct class graphs or charts which represent students' life experiences.
Teacher Notes
  1. If students have had limited experience with cultural diversity, it may be necessary to explain terms used in Handout 4: Knowing me, knowing you to the class first
  2. Readers of different abilities may be paired to complete this activity.
  3. The activity may be completed over several sessions.
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Resources:
  • A4 paper
  • Coloured pencils, textas or paints
  • A4 paper
  • Coloured pencils, textas or paints