Identity Island

Students reflect on their identity, learn about others' identity, and gain an understanding and appreciation for their similarities and differences.
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Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Reading
Writing
Welcome to (My Community)!
Use a story template to create a fun tour of your community!
15-20 minutes
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Social Studies
Understanding Our Identity
Introduce the concept of "identity" to students through viewing a slideshow or playing a fun Kahoot! game!
30-60 minutes
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Art
Reading
Writing
Cultural Identity Tree
Invite students to explore and share different parts of their identity by creating a cultural identity tree art project.
30-60 minutes
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Writing
Reading
Social Studies
My Identity: Open Mic
Read a set of identity poems written by authors from different backgrounds, and then ask students to write and share their own poetry.
Multi-day
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Art
Reading
Writing
The Story of My Name
Engage students in a conversation about names, and what they can reveal about our values, culture, and community.
30-60 minutes
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
STEM
Reading
Writing
All About Me: Programming Activities
Engage students in fun coding activities to create interactive animations introducing themselves to others.
30-60 minutes
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Art
Social Studies
Grades 6-8
My(Self)-Portrait
Create a classroom gallery that displays students' self-portraits!
60+ minutes
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Reading
Writing
Identity Wheel
Encourage students to complete an identity wheel to share about themselves.
15-20 minutes
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Writing
Grades 6-8
Appreciating Our Similarities and Differences
Gather students in an activity to help them explore and appreciate their similarities and differences.
30-60 minutes
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Social Studies
School Tour: Virtual Exchange
Connect with a partner class by sharing a "school tour" through photos and videos.
Multi-day
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
STEM
Social Studies
My Identity is a Strength: Flipgrid Activity
Use this Flipgrid activity to guide students through a reflection about how they can leverage their identity as an asset as scientists and engineers.
30-60 minutes
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
STEM
Art
Social Studies
Happy Maps
Introduce "algorithms" to students by asking them to create a maze about their community.
30-60 minutes
Grades 3-5
Social Studies
STEM
So Many Skin Tones!
Students explore the diversity of skin tones around the world, and reflect on (and challenge) their perceptions about skin color.
15-20 minutes
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Reading
Writing
Meet the Student: Wakelet Template
Use this Wakelet template to invite students to share fun facts about themselves and learn more about each other.
15-20 minutes
Grades 3-5
Art
Social Studies
What's in a Flag?
Create a classroom flag which incorporates students' culture, values, and history.
30-60 minutes
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Reading
Writing
All About Us: Kahoot! Game
Work with students to create a Kahoot! game about your class, and share it with a partner class to learn more about each other!
30-60 minutes
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Reading
Writing
Reflecting on Our Year
Use a Wakelet template to invite students to reflect on their feelings, experiences, and accomplishments from the past year, and share their hopes for the upcoming year.
30-60 minutes
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Social Studies
A Conversation about Celebrations
Engage students in a conversation about their favorite holiday, its special traditions, and any memories of celebrating it.
15-20 minutes
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