This is a fun activity that can be used to break up a long workshop! The Cultural Artifacts
Activity is designed to allow participants to share with the group and item that they highly value.Personal items of value may remind the owner or connect them to a particular person, place,time, or group. Participants can use these connections to display part of their identities to thegroup, and to establish common values within the group.
Goals: Help students to self-disclose and identify common areas of interest to begin understanding diversity and why it is important to value.
Estimated Time
45-60 minutes
Introduction
As you can see I have placed everyone‟s items in the front of the room and it is very important that you not tell anyone which item is yours. We will be guessing which items belong to which group members, and talking about our own personal items and their significance.