Michael Berg

Berg's "Share a Family, Share a Culture" project helps develop students' appreciation of geography and cultures from around the world and increase parental involvement in the school. Two-week sections are devoted to cultures representing the class' diverse makeup, including African American, Latin American, Caribbean, and Asian. Sections involve hands-on activities that heighten student awareness of the featured culture, such as map and flag construction and ethnic food preparation. Sections culminate in "cultural feasts" that include family members who share aspects of their culture.