Young scholars list prior knowledge of Diwali. They listen to books. Students compare and contrast Diwali to other celebrations. They create a project. Young scholars create a letter to parents explaining about Diwali and the Diya. ...

Students discover the world of the Chinese dragon by creating their own festive dragon using texture, line, shape, pattern, and color. This lesson plan is ideal for the early-elementary classroom and includes a recommened reading list.

Fifth graders describe the characteristics of a piece of "papel picado", or Mexican cut paper, which is seen in the Dia de los Muertos festival. They predict what medium was used in the papel picado art. They explain how the scene in the...

Students discover the unique beliefs and celebrations of the five major religions in the world. In groups, they discuss the terms associated with each religion and are read books about their celebrations. They create their own dharma...

Students explore The Flag Maker. In this reading comprehension lesson, students listen to the book The Flag Maker, making predictions and answering questions during the reading. Students locate facts and opinions within the book and...

Students design their own bunny mask to follow-up reading the book, Runaway Bunny.

Students read books about other cultures and explore their customs and traditions. They discuss the meanings of myths and legends and then brainstorm examples of stories that fit the description. Students experience hands-on activities...

In this report writing worksheet, students select a holiday and read a nonfiction book about it in preparation for writing a report. Students write a report including answers to all the questions listed.

Students create their own festival. In this folk life lesson plan, students research their folklore history by interviewing their parents and grandparents, organizing the data found, and presenting that material to the class. Students...

Students hold a Thousand and One Nights storytelling festival with each one memorizing a story to relate to classmates. While examining provided resource links, they select and practice a story they would like to retell. As a dress...

Young scholars identify foods from around the world. In this multicultural lesson, students use Internet resources to research a specific country and the foods which are popular. Young scholars collect a single recipe to combine with...

In this comprehension questions for Tam's Slipper worksheet, students read the book then answer 9 comprehension questions about the story.

This St. Patrick's Day, young writers imagine they found a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. After a class discussion and brainstorming, scholars compose a narrative essay making sure they incorporate transitions and at least three...

A creative lesson shines a spotlight on Christmas celebrations throughout six different countries. Scholars read an informative text and share their new-found knowledge with their peers. After hearing about each country, pupils choose...

In this Christianity worksheet, students cut out six cards, mix them up with other religion cards and match up the cards belonging to each religion.

Lights, Camera, Action! Pupils read Little Women and create, act, and direct a melodrama that Jo March and her sisters would enjoy. The lesson plan comes complete with resources for the educator on melodrama as well as examples...

Students analyze the cartoons of Jules Feiffer and the art genre to then create their own comic book-style spread. In this cartoon art instructional activity, students read about the work of Feiffer and identify the techniques of the...

In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the book Droofus the Dragon Lost His Head by Bill Peet. Students then read the clues and fill in the words from the book to complete the crossword puzzle.

Third graders "take a trip" to Japan. They discover what life is like for a typical Japanese child and compare/contrast it to life in America. They give an oral presentation of Japanese holidays and festivals.

Students research the effects of invasive and exotic plants. They create posters, webpages and books to educate the community. They present their material in different forums.

Students listen to the book "The Pilgrim Story" and discuss the Pilgrims and why they came to America. Students role play the Thanksgiving story and write about how Pilgrims and Indians relate to them today.

In this Hinduism learning exercise, students identify the Hindu religion through terms and pictures. Cards may be categorized according to worship terms, symbols, or holy books and compared and contrasted with other world religions.

Students analyze journalism in the 21st century. In this journalism lesson plan, students read about Natalie Moore and the changing field of journalism by completing the activities in the packet.

Students study the language, heritage, traditions, and customs of other cultures by becoming member of simulated families in other parts of the world.