Vocabulary
What word means the presence of different cultures, identities, and backgrounds in a society?
Diversity
It means treating other people with consideration and valuing their beliefs.
Respect
People have different cultural ______ and beliefs.
Backgrounds
Everyone receives the same school supplies. Is this equality or equity?
Equality
A new student joins your class. What is one way to show them respect?
Welcome them, talk to them, or invite them to join an activity.
What expression refers to a person's culture, traditions, and experiences?
Cultural background.
These are the traditions, beliefs, and cultural practices inherited from previous generations.
Heritage
We should not ______ people because of their physical appearance.
Discriminate against
A student receives extra support because they need help reading. Is this equality or equity?
Equity
A student is excluded from a group because of their cultural background. What problem does this situation show?
Discrimination or exclusion.
What word describes a society where different cultures exist together and are valued?
Multiculturalism
It means forming an opinion about someone before knowing them or understanding their situation.
Pre-judge.
A society can become richer when it values cultural ______.
Diversity
Explain the difference between equality and equity in one sentence.
Equality means the same treatment or opportunities; equity considers different needs to promote fairness.
Someone says that all people from one country behave in the same way. Which concept describes this assumption?
Stereotype.
What word refers to the characteristics and experiences that help define who a person is?
Identity
This word describes an unfair idea about a person or group that is often based on assumptions.
Stereotype
We should never ______ people based on stereotypes.
pre-judge
Two students need different kinds of support to participate in the same activity. What concept does this illustrate, and why?
Equity, because support is adapted to their needs.
Your classmates make negative comments about another student's traditions. Name two ideas from the unit that could help improve the situation.
Respect, appreciation, tolerance, and learning about different cultural backgrounds.
What word describes unfair treatment of people because of characteristics such as their ethnicity, gender, or physical appearance?
Discrimination
This word refers to a negative attitude or preconceived opinion about a person or group, often without knowing the facts.
Prejudice
Complete the idea: “It is wrong to ______ a person because of their appearance or heritage.”
Reject
Every student can join a school club, regardless of their gender or cultural background.
Equality
Your school has students from different cultures, religions, and backgrounds. Explain how multiculturalism can make the school community richer. Give one example.
Multiculturalism allows students to learn about different traditions and beliefs. For example, students can share their celebrations and learn from each other.