Critical Thinking Discussion Group

GROUP 1 : https://meet.google.com/sdd-bmxh-mcd

Majd Aldisi

Wissam Tabri

Wafiq Hamdan

Nicola Kuttab

Marcos Awad

Group 1 – Identity

Question:
How did Amara’s mixed cultural background shape who she is?

Ideas to Discuss:

1. Amara learned about both Ethiopian and Canadian cultures.

2. Knowing two cultures can make a person feel proud.

3. Sometimes having two cultures can make identity confusing.

4. Identity can grow and change as people get older.

5. Family support helps children understand who they are.

GROUP 2: https://meet.google.com/oqx-mmcd-mqw

Omar Fitiani

Omar Alqawasmi

Atef Darawsheh

Adnan Baghdadi

Kinan Eid

Group 2 – Culture

Question:
Why was it important for Maria and David to teach Amara about Ethiopian culture?

Ideas to Discuss:

1. Learning about culture helps children feel proud of their roots.

2. Cultural traditions help people understand where they come from.

3. Food, stories, and festivals can teach culture.

4. Knowing culture helps children feel connected to their past.

5. Culture can help build a strong identity.

GROUP 3: https://meet.google.com/kwd-wspx-dwk

Amir Srouji

Elissa Toubbeh

Amanda Baqleh

Daniel Abu Manneh

Daniel Ibrahim

Group 3 – Society and Differences

Question:
Why did some people misunderstand Amara’s family?

Ideas to Discuss:

1. Some people expect families to look the same.

2. People may judge others based on appearance.

3. Society is still learning to accept different family types.

4. Mixed families may face questions from others.

5. Education can help people understand diversity.

GROUP 4: https://meet.google.com/oxb-kkmf-dcf

Mohammad Hujeir

Qais Dmeiri

Salah Hijazi

Rital Abdeen

Rimas Tawil

Group 4 – Role of Parents

Question:
How did Maria and David support Amara?

Ideas to Discuss:

1. They helped her learn about her culture.

2. They talked openly about identity and race.

3. They joined groups to learn from other families.

4. They encouraged Amara to feel proud of who she is.

5. They created a loving and supportive home.

GROUP 5: https://meet.google.com/hnr-qbae-yob

Freida Ibrahim

Sami Said

Amir Abu Rmeleh

Nadeem Freij

Question:
Where do you think Amara feels she belongs?

Ideas to Discuss:

1. She belongs to both Ethiopian and Canadian cultures.

2. Belonging can come from family and relationships.

3. A person can belong to more than one culture.

4. Friends and community help people feel accepted.

5. Identity is not limited to one country or culture.

GROUP 6: https://meet.google.com/rya-qrty-dkr

Emile Habash

Tulay Awadallah

Deeb Saadeh

Yehya Mitwali

Ahmad Hammad

Group 6 – Diversity

Question:
What can society learn from families like Amara’s?

Ideas to Discuss:

1. Families can be different but still loving.

2. Cultural diversity can make society stronger.

3. Learning about other cultures builds understanding.

4. Differences should be respected, not judged.

5. Love and care are more important than race or culture.