Cultural Diversity
MANASSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Cultural Diversity
Essays
Manassas City Public Schools
Providing an innovative, engaging, inspiring and challenging learning environment for all students
2010-2011 School Year
Cultural Diversity Essay Contest
Grade 4 Topic (Local)
Describe the changes that immigrants have brought to the cultural landscape in
Manassas and Virginia.
Virginia Studies
Specific Standards of Learning: VS.4b The student will demonstrate knowledge of the life in the Virginia colony by: a.) describing how European (English, Scotch
-Irish, German) immigrants, Africans, and American Indians (first Americans) influenced the cultural landscape and changed the relationship between the
Virginia Colony and England.
Immigrants have contributed in so many ways to Manassas. They own business, restaurants, and work for other people. Their work ethic inspires me and other people to work hard at something too. In America, you can achieve great things by going to school, working hard, and being positive. I really like experiencing their cultures and traditions with them. I think immigrants make this community a better place for everyone.
Grade 5 Topic (Regional)
People come to America from all over the world. Immigrants contribute to the rich diversity that makes our country great. Choose a region of the Unites States and discuss the cultural and economic contributions of the immigrants who live in that region.
Geography
Specific Standards of Learning: The student will explore the Northeast Region
(NAG5.3d), Southeast Region (NAG5.4d), the American Mid-West Region
(NAG5.5d), the American Southwest Region (NAG5.6d), the American West
(NAG5.7d), Neighboring Countries Mexico (NAG5.8d), Neighboring Countries
Central American (NAG5.9d), Neighboring Countries Caribbean Islands
(NAG5.10d), and Neighboring Countries Canada (NAG5.11d) by: describing the population including: early settlements, historically significant events and
Cultural Diversity
Essays
Manassas City Public Schools
Providing an innovative, engaging, inspiring and challenging learning environment for all students
2010-2011 School Year
Cultural Diversity Essay Contest
Grade 4 Topic (Local)
Describe the changes that immigrants have brought to the cultural landscape in
Manassas and Virginia.
Virginia Studies
Specific Standards of Learning: VS.4b The student will demonstrate knowledge of the life in the Virginia colony by: a.) describing how European (English, Scotch
-Irish, German) immigrants, Africans, and American Indians (first Americans) influenced the cultural landscape and changed the relationship between the
Virginia Colony and England.
Immigrants have contributed in so many ways to Manassas. They own business, restaurants, and work for other people. Their work ethic inspires me and other people to work hard at something too. In America, you can achieve great things by going to school, working hard, and being positive. I really like experiencing their cultures and traditions with them. I think immigrants make this community a better place for everyone.
Grade 5 Topic (Regional)
People come to America from all over the world. Immigrants contribute to the rich diversity that makes our country great. Choose a region of the Unites States and discuss the cultural and economic contributions of the immigrants who live in that region.
Geography
Specific Standards of Learning: The student will explore the Northeast Region
(NAG5.3d), Southeast Region (NAG5.4d), the American Mid-West Region
(NAG5.5d), the American Southwest Region (NAG5.6d), the American West
(NAG5.7d), Neighboring Countries Mexico (NAG5.8d), Neighboring Countries
Central American (NAG5.9d), Neighboring Countries Caribbean Islands
(NAG5.10d), and Neighboring Countries Canada (NAG5.11d) by: describing the population including: early settlements, historically significant events and