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Leadership

Culture Shock

Students gather in floor circle for group activity
On-Campus
1 Class Session, 1.5 Hours
8th-12th

Students gain an increased awareness of each other and group dynamics through challenging simulations. They divide into two groups with unique cultures and take turns observing and immersing themselves into the other culture in an effort to increase awareness and sensitivity.

What’s Covered

Explore what culture is and how it affects our interactions. Step outside your comfort zone with this enlightening activity.

Lessons & Activities

Guess My Feeling

Students will get a “feeling” card taped to their backs and they must help each other figure out what their “feeling” is by portraying it.

What is Culture?

Students discuss and brainstorm what it is that makes a culture.

Cultures

The class is separated in two groups and each group is given a list of attributes which they must learn and act. Each culture must then try to figure out the attributes of the other culture by observing and integrating with the other culture.

Ready to Get Started?

Accelerate your students’ learning with our exciting curriculum. Learn more about this hands-on, experiential education activity today.

Animated student discussion during Pali Institute class
Raving Reviews

What People Are Saying

I loved my experience at Pali. In my time as an instructor, I was able to develop many skills in the classroom as a teacher and as a leader. I would highly recommend this position for anyone who would like to start a career in the Outdoor Education Industry.

Alicia G., Instructor

Thank you so much for an incredible week. The kids are jazzed; parents are more jazzed. Your team is incredible, and the planning and execution for a top notch science/outdoor education/leadership camp is celebrated. We are so glad we found you.

Danielle V., Teacher

Impressive! This is our first time to Pali. I have taken students to four other SoCal science camps and I would highly recommend Pali and plan to return next year.

Janice K., Educator

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