September 2020

Diversity on Race and Ethnicity

Lesson Objectives:
  • Students will be able to talk about the similarities and differences of their racial and ethnic groups.
  • Students will reflect on the diversity definition in a activity.
Pre-Test (Answer True or False to each statement.)
  1. I know what diversity means.
  2. I can tell the difference between racial/ethnic groups.
  3. I can identify common things with people who are in my racial/ethnic groups
Vocabulary:
  • Diversity: The differences in people’s culture, belief, racial/ethnic background, and sexual orientation.
  • Racial Group: A group of people classified together as sharing common nationality or history.
  • Ethnic Group: A group of people who share a common characteristic, such as race or language.

Activity

Watch this video on Diversity.

Watch this video on Race/Ethnic.

  1. Using this circle, write your name inside the center.

  2. The outer circle represents your Racial Group. Write down three things that are different about your racial group on top of the circle.

  3. The inner circle represents your Ethnic Group. Write down three things that are different about your ethnic group inside the circle.

  4. Find someone who shares the same racial or ethnic group and around your name, write down two or three things that you appreciate about your own racial and/or ethnic group.

Reflections:
  • Why is it important to recognize our similarities and differences?
  • How can we use our diversity to work together?
Post-Test: (Answer True or False to each statement.)
  1. I know what diversity means.
  2. I can tell the difference between racial/ethnic groups.
  3. I can identify common things with people who are in my racial/ethnic group.

National Suicide Prevention Week

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people between 10 to 24. For this reason, it is important to have a conversation about this topic to ensure all parties (students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members) are aware of the warning signs, possible threats, and the resources that could be utilized to receive and provide support.

Objectives:

  1. You will be able to list suicide warning signs within the youth community.

  2. You will recognize the difference between warning signs and threats.

  3. You will be able to identify trusted adults and develop a sample conversation with a trusted adult.

  4. You will review the resources available to you and your loved ones.

This presentation includes the following:

  • A video by the Sandy Hook Promise organization explaining the warning signs, possible threats, identifying trusted adults, and how to have a conversation with a trusted adult regarding your concern about a friend/peer

  • A copy of a safety plan

  • Resources available to you depending on the severity of the issue, from emergency to concern

National Suicide Prevention Week 2020

Quick Snapshot of Warning Signs

Remember that the majority of people at risk of harming themselves show warning signs. Therefore, it is extremely important to be aware of these signs.

Asking for Help

It is completely OKAY to ask for help for yourself OR to ask for help on behalf of someone else. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

Provide Resources

Remember to know the resources that are available to you and those that you love.

Reflection:

  1. What is an example of a warning sign?

  2. How would you respond if someone threatened to harm themselves?

  3. Who is your trusted adult?

  4. What is important to you? Who do you love? What do you want to accomplish in the future? What makes you happy?