“Perception Game” – Icebreaker Activity Illustrate how the same instructions can result in a different result depending on the perceptions and perspectives of the person executing the action.
Students will each be given a piece of colored
paper and asked to close their eyes. With eyes closed instruct students to fold the paper twice. Instruct students to turn the paper to the right or left a number of times and rip of the edge. Repeat this step multiple times. Have students open their eyes and unfold their papers. Discuss why each student’s result was different. “How Does the World See You?” Activity Open discussion of what identity is and how it affects student’s within the Carolina community.
Provide each student with a copy of the “Identity
and Diversity” worksheet and have them complete the first column regarding aspects of their “identity” they feel are obvious. Now move on to the column of aspects they think are “unique”. Have students Think-Pair-Share with a partner and then with a small group. Ask students to share if they have ever felt discriminated against due to any of these “identity” factors. How did they combat it? Have the students brainstorm how to combat these situations in the future. “Cross the Line” Activity Represent the diverse make-up of physical, social, mental, emotional, and cultural make-up of the classroom in a safe and anonymous way.
Provide each student with “Cross the Line”
activity form. DO NOT PUT NAMES ON FORM. After each student has filled out the form collect them once again and redistribute them randomly. Have students form a circle. As each statement is read, ask students to “cross the line” (into the circle) if the statement on their form is marked “Yes”. Reflection Ask students: What surprised you today? Why? *Let students lead discussion if possible*