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Program Length 18:00
Grades 4-6
Episode Title From Melting Pot to Mosaic
Episode Description
From Melting Pot to Mosaic - Children in the Exploratorium consider the ways in which each person's unique cultural identity is influenced by the choices he or she makes every day. Their investigation begins when they meet Ashley and Amanda, who are learning the German folk art of woodcarving from their father. The girls have chosen to carry on the tradition that their great-great-grandfather brought to Wisconsin many years ago. Then, the children reflect on the challenges and rewards of balancing two cultures when they are introduced to Jaidee and Jinda. Their mother was born in Thailand and practices Buddhism; their Norwegian-American father is a Christian. As this program closes, cast members describe cultural elements that influence who they are and how they live. Activities taking place in the Exploratorium include writing poetry and designing mosaics. Keywords: Culture/Cultural Diversity/Ethnic Diversity/Multicultural Education/Wisconsin
Note: Teacher materials available online.
Broadcast Air Dates
21-JAN-2010 at 10:15 am
13-MAR-2010 at 3:21 am
27-MAY-2010 at 10:15 am
Wisconsin Model Academic Standards for this Episode
Series Information
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