Vaisakhi
In this lesson students will use the Khalsa Identity to understand and explore their own identity
Vaisakhi
Who are you? What makes you, you? What sets you apart from others?
Students first learn about Vaisakhi of 1699 and then they explore the physical identity of the Khalsa.
Focus Questions/ Key Understandings
Students will understand the concept of perspective taking through learning about the Sikh celebration of Vaisakhi and the importance of the 5Ks.
What does perspective taking mean to you?
How do you think understanding different perspectives can contribute to a more inclusive community?
How do cultural and religious symbols help one learn who they are?
Vaisakhi
Courses + Big Ideas
Various Grades (4+)
Exploring stories and other texts helps us understand ourselves and make connections to others and to the world
Curricular Competencies: English 4
• Use a variety of comprehension strategies before, during, and after reading, listening, or viewing to deepen understanding of text
• Consider different purposes, audiences, and perspectives in exploring texts
• Identify how differences in context, perspectives, and voice influence meaning in texts
First People’s Principles of Learning
Learning is embedded in memory, history, and story
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