 For Educators  Activity 1:  USA in Three Words  Explore diverse
perspectives of the United States.  Show students the
approximately two-minute video clip, USA in Three Words. Explain
that the people in the video live in foreign countries. Ask
students to choose their own three words that they think best
describe the United States and explain their rationale. How do
student word choices reflect their backgrounds, interests, and
hopes for the future?  Ask students to then ask a parent,
grandparent (or another person from the same generation), and a
third person of their choosing how they would describe America
in three words and why. Have students capture the perspectives
of these individuals on audio or video, or create some type of
visual display showcasing the points of view they've collected.
Students should also write an essay that compares and contrasts
their own word choices and reasoning with those that they
interviewed. Showcase the student work at school and/or online
and invite feedback.  Finally, h