This lesson can be adapted to represent any ethnic group. Multicultural science education is an attempt to provide equal educational opportunities for all students to learn and enjoy science. Students are taught to appreciate all contributions made by minorities and women in the fields of science and technology, medicine, engineering and mathematics. Another dimension of multicultural science education is to have the conviction that all students can learn. In order to foster this learning, we have to be cognizant of the fact that all students learn best when learning is related to their life experiences within their culture.
Multicultural education emphasizes inclusion.
This is, the contributions of all Americans are recognized and valued. Traditional curriculum does not serve minority students well. The implementation of multicultural education has the possibility to create viable links between individuals of all races, creeds, and ethnicities. It also provides instructional process with the unification of the school, community, teachers, and parents with a consciously selected curricula, incorporating the students' cultural backgrounds. Respecting the cultural background and dignity of each student will be an asset to our society.