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E Pluribus Unum: Out of Many, One

Coming to America: Immigration

Day 105of 180
Week 21of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand America's motto 'Out of Many, One'

2

Learn how different people become part of one community

3

Recognize God's love for all people

📖 Scripture Connection

Galatians 3:28

“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free person, there is neither male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”

— Galatians 3:28 (WEB)

Shows God sees all people as equal and united

📦 Materials Needed

  • World map
  • Construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Colored markers
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students around world map. Point out different countries people came from to become Americans.

💭 Review Question: Can you name a country your family came from?
2Teaching (10 min)

Explain how people from many different places can become one community in America

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Different languages
  • Different cultures
  • Same hope for a good life
  • Respecting each other
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes people part of a community?
  • How can we be kind to people who are different from us?
3Activity: Unity Mosaic (7 min)
hands-on craft

Create a class mosaic showing how different pieces make a beautiful whole

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each student a paper piece
  2. Have them draw something about their family
  3. Combine all pieces into one big poster
  4. Discuss how each piece is important
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-cut pieces for younger students

Challenge: Write a short story about their piece

4Closing (3 min)

Recap how God loves all people and wants us to love each other

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about being part of a community?
  • How can we show love to people who are different?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for making all people special. Help us love each other the way you love us.

Coming up: Next week we'll learn more about how families come to America

💎 Memory Verse

Galatians 3:28

“You are all one in Christ Jesus.”

— Galatians 3:28 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Hand motions showing unity

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Immigration is about people seeking new opportunities and building community

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Emphasize respect for different cultures
  • Share family immigration stories if possible
  • Discuss kindness towards newcomers
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding complex ideas of community and belonging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child showing curiosity about different cultures and people

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Research family heritage
  • Cook a recipe from another culture
  • Learn a few words in another language

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