Cultural Diplomacy
What is cultural diplomacy and how does the Banana Children's Choir project from Singing with Angry Bird demonstrate the skills and goals of cultural diplomacy? Have students research the history of cultural diplomacy and how it is employed in international relations. Have them identify examples of cultural diplomacy from the past or present that relate to their own interests and/or talents and examine how this method of cultural exchange is used to build cultural and political bridges between individuals, communities and countries.

Cross-Cultural Communication
How does Singing with Angry Bird illustrate challenges (and successful strategies) related to cross-cultural and inter-generational communication and understanding?

Use scenes from Singing with Angry Bird to spark dialogue around forms of cultural difference within the students' own lives (in the classroom, community, families) and to strengthen their understanding of diversity and multiculturalism within and beyond educational settings.

Have students identify barriers and issues that might prevent them from effectively engaging across cultures and collaborate to develop strategies to bridge difficult cultural chasms. They can reflect on effective techniques demonstrated in Singing with Angry Birdand identify how to apply these lessons in their own lives.