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Many cultures
have contributed to Nevada's unique Heritage. When groups emigrated
to America they Brought customs and adapted them to the region.
Find the Azores on the world map. The group of People we are now
looking at is from this region.
To
give students a specific responsibility while viewing, tell them
there were several job opportunities for Portuguese immigrants
in America. Ask them to raise their hands when they hear one:
(whaling, California gold, Nevada mining, sheep and cattle herding).
Review reasons
for immigrations to the Americas. Discuss problems facing people
immigrating to a new country. Have the students decide what
traditions and customs they would keep if they emigrated to
a foreign country or to a space station in outer space. Have
them write and share their ideas in small groups. Tally which
customs and traditions are the most popular for the class. Compare
findings with other classes.
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Plan a school-wide dinner. It could be a celebration of
cultural diversity or a celebration of learning in other
content areas: Family Math Night, Reading Week, etc.
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Write
to classes in Lovelock, Fallon, or Yerington asking about
the festivals. (See Attachment 3 for addresses.)
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Talk
with students about how other holidays and customs have
originated. Study traditions and symbols of other widely
celebrated American holidays, such as St. Valentine's Day,
St. Patrick's Day, Santa Lucia Day, Halloween, etc.
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