Project Details
This project can be used in recognition of:
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day –3rd Monday of January
• Black History Month – February
• UNESCO World Day for Cultural Diversity – May 21
• United Nations’ International Day of Peace – September 21
• National Multicultural Diversity Day – 3rd Monday in October
• Anytime a lesson focuses on student Involvement in America’s future
Download the printable instructions and template below.
Steps
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Have each student choose a sheet of construction paper. Offer them colors that are multicultural, or bright colors, to represent diversity and unity.
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Have students trace their hand on the construction paper and cut out the shape. Optional: Use the Hand Template included in the project instruction download above.
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On a large piece of paper or Poster Board on which the teacher has already drawn a peace symbol, ask students to glue their hand-shaped cut outs to complete the symbol. Students may cut more than one hand shape if required to complete the peace symbol.
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In the empty space around the peace symbol, have each student write a statement about a dream they have for America, what peace means to them or how they can be a part of letting freedom ring.