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One Day in the Life
Students write a document describing a typical day for them. They share their writings with students in other countries. They discover different cultures and meet new people.
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Visit a Mesopotamian House
Students compare the homes of people who lived in ancient Mesopotamia to their own and explore how climate, natural resources, and cultural differences may have influenced the differences. The house plan can be obtained from the wed site.
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Turkish Delights from Berlin Philharmonic Europakonzert: From Instanbul
Students research Istanbul to determine its importance in the cultural history of Europe. They draw in response to music and create a production of a folktale.
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Buildings of America
Students study buildings and their function in society. They develop awareness of their environment and its natural resources. They promote an understanding of how the environment, culture, and natural resources affect the design and...
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Breaking News English: Britain's Sick Day Culture
In this English worksheet, students read "Britain's Sick Day Culture," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Culture of the Minoan
In this history worksheet, students identify and name various aspects of the Minoan culture. They complete ten different blank shapes that explain their religion, transportation, entertainment, education, government, money, and how they...
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Everybody Fiesta: A Unit on Hispanic Celebrations
Students examine the various types of celebrations in the Hispanic culture. Using the internet, they research customs and traditions of the culture and identify important members of society who are hispanic. They are also introduced to...
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Stone Passing Game with Calabash Song
Students discuss games and their use around the world in many different cultures and how music and games are related. They discuss the rules of West African game then play a game from West Africa and review and learn the "Calabash" song...
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Exploring African Music
Students appreciate African Music and the rich culture it represents. They identify two characteristics of African Music in their journals.
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Kinara
Students create examples of Kwanzaa Kinaras (candlesticks) using construction paper, glue, poster paper, and tissue paper in this multi-cultural art lesson plan for the elementary school classroom. A detailed materials list is included.
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The Name Game
Pupils participate in a variety of activities that promote multicultural diversity. They examine the names on a professional football team roster and make the analogy of the make-up of the team to the make-up of America. They create a...
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Bags, Baskets, Bundles, Gourds, and Nets: Ancient and Imaginative Ways for Making, Storing, and Carrying Things
Students explore Mayan culture. In this Mayan world cultures lesson, students identify 5 methods by which the Mayan people carried things. Students view several drawings and photographs of these items, then describe how each item was...
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More Than One Grain of Rice
Sixth graders explore cultural habits by viewing food videos in class. In this agriculture lesson, 6th graders identify the importance of rice in the human diet and how different cultures prepare the food. Students view rice harvesting...
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Cultural Advice: Using Verbs and Infinitives
In this ESL activity instructional activity, students role play a situation about traveling to another country. Students use the verbs and infinitives on the sheet to offer advice in the scenarios.
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T H E P O W E R O F A R C H I T E C T U R E
Students arecognize the architecture of another culture, how the architecture of a people records their history, explore artistic elements, explore and use geometric concepts of shape, pattern, and symmetry.
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Mixing Up the Melting Pot
Students examine the cultures of indigenous peoples and how they have or have not assimilated into modern society. They create reports with recommendations on how the Nukak of Columbia could be assimilated into society.
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Inclusion/Exclusion
Students recognize the causes and consequences of segregation. In this segregation lesson, students develop an understanding of diverse cultures and watch a video of Nick News. Students discuss the video and describe their emotions.
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Tudor Entertainment Crossword
In this English history worksheet, students read 20 clues about entertainment in the Tudor culture. Students complete a crossword puzzle with their answers.
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Indians and White Americans
In this American history worksheet, students complete a chart comparing 6 aspects of American Indian and White American culture. Students then answer 2 essay questions.
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Britain and the British
In this Great Britain instructional activity, students complete a 10 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about British history and culture.
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Major Archaeological Discoveries of China in Recent Years
In this archaeology of China worksheet, students complete a 12 page packet of activities and questions. Students learn about restoration of relics and the history and culture of China as revealed in archaeological artifacts. Questions...
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Introduction to World Religions: Islam
Sixth graders explore religion by viewing a presentation in class. In this global culture lesson, 6th graders define the Islam religion and the stories that accompany it. Students read the story "Muhammad" by Demi and view an Internet...
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Breads Around the World
Sixth graders explore world cultures by researching dietary habits. In this bread identification lesson plan, 6th graders explore different regions around the world and the types of breads they produce. Students read assigned text about...
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Primary History: Viking Settlements
In this Viking culture worksheet, students complete 4 extension activities to learn about Viking settlements. Students write a newspaper story, a TV newscast between Alfred the Great and the Danes, use a map to locate modern towns that...