K12 Reader
Storytelling and Folklore
Stories are passed down orally in many cultures. Learn about the ways that storytelling can shape a society with a reading passage about Native American folklore and myths. After they finish reading, kids complete five reading...
Pearson
The Simple Present: Affirmative and Negative Statements
The present tense is a helpful skill to review in any language arts classroom. Focusing on statements made in the affirmative and in the negative, a slideshow presentation guides pupils through grammar rules and examples for the simple...
Curated OER
Tudor Costume
In this Tudor clothing worksheet, 7th graders analyze pictures and read short passages about the costumes during the early and late Tudor period. Students also learn the 9 steps of putting on an Elizabethan gown.
Curated OER
Halloween
In this English learning exercise, students answer questions about Halloween. The students also find 13 related Halloween words in a word search. The questions are about Halloween traditions and history.
Broadway GPS
The Lion King—The Broadway Musical Study Guide
Musicals have been adapted from stage plays, novels, and movies. With The Lion King, Disney transforms its animated film into show-stopping, live-action musical theatre. The guide Disney provides to accompany a study...
Curated OER
Fairy Tales
Once upon a time are four words most children are familiar with when reading a fairy tale. But do they know that fairy tales are a great way to learn the literary elements of reading and writing? Use a thorough fairy tale unit...
Curated OER
A P Literary Terms
Is a list of literary terms found frequently on AP English exams of value to test takers? Now there's a rhetorical question. Here's a list that provides definitions for everything from allegory to vernacular. To say the list is...
Curated OER
Seasonal Customs Worksheet
In this seasonal customs worksheet, students sort the customs that are adhered to when families celebrate special seasons or holidays.
American Museum of Natural History
Mythic Creatures Challenge
Mythic creatures and where to find them is the subject of an engaging interactive resource. Young anthropologists click on a bright red X on a world map to see an image of and learn the stories of 15 legendary creatures.
Curated OER
Where Am I? Map Activity
In this map activity worksheet, learners determine which countries are shown on a set of 16 maps, then read facts about each country designed to help with a report on that country.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Miss Universe Pageant Angers Thais
In this English worksheet, students read "Miss Universe Pageant Angers Thais," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Miss Universe Pageant Angers Thais
For this English worksheet, students read "Miss Universe Pageant Angers Thais," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Curated OER
Voices of Louisiana Worksheet
In this voices of Louisiana worksheet, students choose at least three quotations from the Voices of Louisiana webpage and look for clues about each person's folk groups and the genres they mention; for example, oral tradition, folk...
Other
Japan National Tourism: Japanese Culture
The culture of Japan is showcased. Click anywhere on the menu bar to access topics and illustrations ranging from architecture, temples, bonsai, tea ceremony, gardens, costumes, floral art, calligraphy, and many more.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Afghan Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Afghan Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
California Digital Library
Escholarship Editions: Ceremonial Costumes of the Pueblo Indians
An exhaustive discussion of Virginia Roediger's 1941 book, "Ceremonial Costumes of the Pueblo Indians: Their Evolution, Fabrication, and Significance in the Prayer Drama", that studies in depth the Pueblo Indians; their history, social...
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Traditional Dress of Northern Ethnic Groups
This exhibit showcases traditional dresses of 9 ethnic groups of Northern China.
Other
Wales Calling: Culture
This site offers some general information about the culture of Wales. It also gives links to more information such as the nations flag, national symbol, and other things native to Wales.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Brazilian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Brazilian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Hawaiians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Hawaiians. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Serbian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Serbian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Albanian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Albanian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Algerian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Algerian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Arab Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Arab Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)