Who am I?

• Mentorles
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 2

PROJECT WEEK 2

Look around you

How well do you know the people around you

On the characteristics worksheet:

Sort out which classmate belongs to which characteristic (1 per classmate)

You can give different people the same characteristics

Now discuss with a pair - what do you agree on?

Find someone else in the class with the same characteristic as you

Who am I?

 students have an example of how to exhibit their culture

students know what we should learn in their exhibition

students know why they are exhibiting their culture

What should we learn?

What the item is used for

Why is it something special to you?

How does it link to your culture?

Exhibiting your culture

Do you agree or disagree with this quote?

Ask: 

What does this quote mean?

1 why is it necessary for us as individuals to be strong?

2 why is it necessary for us as a community to be strong?

3 are their classmates who have the same characteristics?

4 can you tell me something about the culture of every classmate?

Quaich - cup of friendship

Used for: a cup to drink out of – whisky, brandy or even champagne.

Special: This is a gift good friends give to each other often to bless a long and healthy wedding for the bride and groom.

Culture: This is important to Scottish people because its a cup with two handles. Traditionally we would only use one hand to drink and in the other hand you would carry a weapon. This cup needs two hands which means no weapon was held by the drinker and this is a sign of trust,

         Dundonian for Beginners

Used for: everyday communication for people living in Dundee

Special: Only people from that part of my home country can speak it and my family. Shipping means links to Dutch too. 'Ken' 'een' 

Culture: It's an understanding about different kinds of foods or areas or feelings that only those who understand your geographical location understand what you are talking about

Tartan

Used for: clothing, plaques, decoration

Special: This is the tartan that belongs to my family. My husband and I have had a few articles made using this tartan including my husbands kilt

Culture: Scottish families have their own tartans. My surname from the family  'Oswald' helped in a big battle and were made honourary members of the Fife District tartan.

Questions?

QUESTIONS?

Your assignment

Gather three items 

Introduce yourself to your class

This will be done like a museum exhibition - decorate your table to fit your culture.

What we need

1 empty glass jar (per class)

3 items which show your cultural identity

Laptop (lesson 4+5)