Module 2: “Here I Am” Cultural Identity Photography and Poetry Project

As students search to define themselves, we begin to ask the question: How is our identity formed? To what extent are we defined by our heritage, geography, interests; by our membership in a particular ethnic group; by our social and economic class; by our family values or religion; by the place we live? Answers to these questions help our participants better understand themselves and others, sharing commonalities and differences.

Activity 1: Here I Am Project + Double Exposure, March 25

Here I Am project:

• What does it mean to be “from” someplace? How can the place we are from influence our identities? What are the tangible and intangible ways we know who we are?

• Is it possible to be from more than one place? How might our identities change depending on where we are?

• Can people be from a “place” that is not an actual location, but represents a community or an idea—such as being from a family, a religious tradition or a strong interest?

Activity 2: Here I Am - Family Frames, April 5-8

Activity 3: Here I Am - Places, April 8 - May 3rd

Activity 4: Here I Am- Final Piece- May