Have students indicate for each gift on the lists whether it is appropriate for a person for either culture. Now have the students look at the gift they chose for themselves. Discuss the importance of individual differences in tastes and preferences. Have students in groups write or tell about a person giving the dates the person lived and describing their accomplishments. Have students tell the class two significant points about the person they researched.
Friendship is an important part of life.
Ask them to give examples for friends and activities they enjoy doing with their friends. Students may add a written description of the friend and activity in the picture. Emphasize the importance of having friends, regardless of their cultural background. Use examples offered by the students. Discuss how children of different cultures may enjoy a wide range of activities together.