The Meaning of Race and Culture
This portion of the unit is designed to help students understand the physical classification of the races. They must realize that each race is unique and has its own place in today’s world. The term “Race” draws attention to the physical make-up of an individual pertaining to the color of his skin, the shape of his eyes, the texture of his hair, his bone size and bodily proportions.
Here are some terms that are used to describe what is called the pure races in America: Amerindians, Polynesians, Australians, Asiatic, Indians, Europeans, and Africans.
Physical and mental features are ways to define human beings. People come in many shapes, sizes and colors. Apart from twins no two humans are exactly alike. Culture provides the system of rules for the society: the language and other forms of communication, ideas, and beliefs.
Why People Are Different Colors
is a book by Julian Muy that concerns itself with facing the controversy of today’s world on the topic of race. How many races are there? Scientist do not agree on a number but have subdivided mankind into at least 60 racial populations. Different types of human beings do exist though.
Sharing this story with the students will help them to understand the reason why people are of many different colors and was written in hopes of helping them achieve a genuine sense of brotherhood.
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Discuss the front cover of
Why People Are Different Colors
with the students. Ask several of them to describe the physical features of themselves. Read the book allowing students to ask questions on the spot. Revamp at the ending to reinforce the main idea.
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Add a song here.
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MATERIALS NEEDED:
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Why
People Are Different Colors
by Julian Muy (can be found in the New Haven Public Library in the children’s section).
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