Textbook: Celebrating Diversity | Value Education - Class 3 PDF Download

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CELEBRATING DIVERSITY
Main Idea:
Story
Objectives:
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tolerance and learning from others.
The New Year in India is celebrated at different times of the year and in a 
variety of ways. In certain states of India like Gujarat "Diwali" festival of 
lights is celebrated as New Year's Day. In Eastern part of India, Like West 
Bengal, New Year is celebrated during spring and is known as "Paila 
Baisakh".
In Southern parts of India like Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, New Year is 
celebrated during spring and is known as Ugadi. New Year in Kerala falls on 
the first day of the Malayalam month and is known as "Vishu".
This is an example to show how we are 
united despite our diversity.
To foster understanding of various 
cultures.
To develop the spirit of brotherhood.
To inculcate love and respect for the 
country.
To create feeling of National pride.
Learning to respect diverse opinions / diversity, developing  
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CELEBRATING DIVERSITY
Main Idea:
Story
Objectives:
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tolerance and learning from others.
The New Year in India is celebrated at different times of the year and in a 
variety of ways. In certain states of India like Gujarat "Diwali" festival of 
lights is celebrated as New Year's Day. In Eastern part of India, Like West 
Bengal, New Year is celebrated during spring and is known as "Paila 
Baisakh".
In Southern parts of India like Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, New Year is 
celebrated during spring and is known as Ugadi. New Year in Kerala falls on 
the first day of the Malayalam month and is known as "Vishu".
This is an example to show how we are 
united despite our diversity.
To foster understanding of various 
cultures.
To develop the spirit of brotherhood.
To inculcate love and respect for the 
country.
To create feeling of National pride.
Learning to respect diverse opinions / diversity, developing  
Reflection: Unity in Diversity
Activities
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The class should be divided into 
five groups. Each group can be 
asked to prepare a poster of any 
one festival, different from 
their own culture. They can add 
details like music, food dress or 
anything special associated 
with the same.
Make tri-colour kites and write 
your wish / dream on it (in the 
context of your own country). 
Pick any region in the country. 
Find out about all important 
details about it. Make a collage 
about the specialities of that 
region - for example, dance, 
food, dress, monuments and so 
on.
Activity 4:
Activity 5:
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Have a 'Unity in Diversity' Mela 
in School.
Divide the class in groups of 6 
students. Make each group 
learn a regional song or a song 
in language that is new to them. 
Present the song to the class.
Complete the following:
I am proud of my country 
because............................