Students examine the immigrant experiences of various culture groups. Using this information, they work together to compare and contrast these experiences with those of the Cajuns. As a class, they define ethnic group and research the...

Students discover the people of Africa by creating a PowerPoint presentation.  For this African culture lesson, students utilize the Internet to investigate a specific African tribe and their specific location, culture, and way of...

Students practice their communication skills with people from other cultures. Using predetermined questions, they email their penpal and wait for their responses. They reflect on the value of the information given to them and complete an...

Students explain how various cultures affect the interactions that take place in a community. They compare and contrast families by where they live, the jobs they hold and the types of food they eat. Using examples, they sort goods and...

Pupils read a narrative and conduct extensive research to determine how Haiti's population has had an influence on the social, political, and economic culture of present-day Louisiana. As a culminating activity, students write papers...

Students examine the culture of Acadian through the paintings of Robert Harris. Using the internet, they read examples of Acadian history through primary source documents. As a class, they continue to share stories orally by pretending...