It helps to experiment with different ways of setting up activities. For example, try offering bonus points for students who create additional molecules not in the list of chemicals. This will also provide opportunities for other types of questions. The key is persistence. If you are committed to making your science classroom a multicultural classroom, then you must take time to create an environment where students feel free to express their feelings without reprisal.
Multicultural dialogue fosters familiarity between students about their needs, concerns, and goals.
Understanding the differences between cultures is the first step to achieving mutual respect. Cross-cultural Chemicals is a modified version of a game called Starpower, R. Garry Shirts, 1969.