Week Seven Assignment

Due: June 5, 2020

Racism: How Can We Change America's Culture?

Racism in the United States is found in America's history, culture, and institutions. Racism in American culture means that white people have more advantages, opportunities, and privileges than black people and brown people. As we have learned in class, culture is learned. Culture shapes how we think and how we behave. We learn ideas, beliefs, behaviors, and values from our families, friends, and experiences. We learn from school, television, and social media. How can we change America's culture of racism?

1. Watch the video below and complete the Edpuzzle video questions. Think about culture and identity. Why did this woman behave this way? What does this say about American culture?

• https://edpuzzle.com/assignments/5ecf59708e04393f2aa24125/watch

2. This work is also posted on google classroom OR you can make a copy and share your work with sheena.washington@pgcps.org

Week Six Assignment

Due: May 29, 2020

Why did Sana Amanat make a new super hero?

1. Watch the Ed Talk below and complete the Edpuzzle video questions. Think about culture and identity. Why is the super hero Kamala Khan so important?

• https://edpuzzle.com/assignments/5ec68c337eac1e3ec1d563bb/watch

2. This work is also posted on google classroom OR you can make a copy and share your work with sheena.washington@pgcps.org

Week Five Assignment

Due: May 22, 2020

1. Cultural Interview: Interview a friend or family member who grew up in another country. Learn about the cultural practices and gender values in different countries.

2. This work is also posted on google classroom OR you can make a copy and share your work with sheena.washington@pgcps.org

Week Four Assignment

Due: May 15, 2020

1. Read about the dominant cultural values in America and answer the reflection question. Practice your english fluency in speaking and record your reflection response using the Screencastify Submit link.

2. This work is also posted on google classroom OR you can make a copy and share your work with sheena.washington@pgcps.org

Week Three Assignments

Due: May 7, 2020

1. Watch the Gender Assumptions Video and answer the questions below. This work is also posted on google classroom.

2. Share your work with sheena.washington@pgcps.org

Week Two Assignments

Due: April 30, 2020

1. Watch the Mulan Video and describe the differences that you see between males and females. This work is also posted on google classroom.

2. Share your work with sheena.washington@pgcps.org

Week One Assignments

Due: April 23, 2020

1. Complete the Lesson One slides. Practice your English, read, and record your answer for slides 3 & 4.

2. Share your work with sheena.washington@pgcps.org by April 23, 2020.