Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Toilet Paper Tube Snowman

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create "toilet paper tube" snowmen using toilet paper rolls, paints, pipecleaners, construtcion paper, wiggly eyes, and markers in this winter-time activity. The lesson is intended for the early elementary classroom.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dear Congressperson...

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars identify their local, state, and national officials. They create a short blurb about each official and their function in office. Students choose an issue of concern they would like to write to their local official about,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What is Migration

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct individual research and participate in discussion be able to identify difference between forced and voluntary migration. They identify if push and pull factors are caused by political, social, economic, or environmental...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploration of Prehistoric Peoples of Illinois

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders begin their examination of the prehistoric period in Illinois. As a class, they discuss the role of archaeology in history and how it helps learn more about native peoples. After examining each period, they develop their...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Role of Philanthropy in an Ever Changing World: Where Did It All Start?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students trace the origin and history of a nonprofit organization to help them explain the importance of philanthropy.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Petition Signed by Thomas A. Edison for Sunday Openings at the World's Columbian Exposition

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners research and discuss the features and controversies of the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Investigating Sources-Artifacts

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners discuss artifacts. In this social science instructional activity, students realize that artifacts can help one in determining about the person the artifacts belonged to. Learners will be put into small groups and will look at...
Primary
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Cross Cultural Colonial Conflicts

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of primary sources which explores cross-cultural conflicts during the Colonial period of United States history.
Unit Plan
C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Cultural Diversity

For Teachers 3rd
A learning module on the similarities and differences between cultures. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Students will investigate...
Website
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Cross Cultural Communication Strategies

For Students 9th - 10th
The keys to effective cross-cultural communication is discussed. Examples are given.
Website
University of Notre Dame

University Counseling Center: What Is Multicultural Awareness?

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a self-help menu of topics for exploring cross-cultural understanding. Thoughtful guidance for overcoming stereotypes and for increasing one's multicultural awareness.
Website
Peace Corps

Peace Corps: Lesson Plan: Recognizing How Another Culture Differs From One's Own

For Teachers 9th - 10th
After experiencing time in Guinea, a Peace Corps volunteer shares the cultural differences of punctuality and concepts of time in this lesson plan.
Website
Peace Corps

Peace Corps: Culture Matters Workbook

For Students 9th - 10th
In-depth and thoughtful look at culture and the role it plays in our lives. Site includes lessons and handouts, articles about how non-Americans view Americans, what it's like to be from a different culture, the roots of American culture...
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Gender in Culture: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand that some cross cultural conflict may arise from different cultures' assignment of gender roles and traits. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Gender in Culture."
Article
Other

Globe Trottin' Kids: Sharing Many Cultures in the Elementary Classroom

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Tips for implementing a culturally responsive classroom are provided on this site. Cultural norms will be celebrated via the resources provided.
Article
Other

Culture Plus Consulting: Nine Cultural Value Differences You Need to Know

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This teaching resource provides a general understanding of cultural differences that need to be embraced by teachers and students.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Addressing Worldview Difference in Cross Cultural Conflicts: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand how to raise the issue of possible cultural influence in conflict or conflict resolution situations and work with parties to address the issue. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled...
eBook
Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Tar Heel Reader: Different Cultures

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Many different world cultures are illustrated for the different styles of clothing, music, makeup they wear.
Lesson Plan
Peace Corps

Peace Corps: Looking at Ourselves and Others

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Adapted lesson plans, used by the Peace Corps to prepare their volunteers, are divided into three suggested grade grouping: 3-5, 6-9, 10-12. These activities introduce students to the concepts of perspective, culture, and cross-cultural...
Website
Other

Language Crossing: Culture of Bolivia

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of the culture of Bolivia including facts about ethnic groups, languages, dance, and holidays.
Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: Law Day, Cultural Issues in the Courts

For Students 9th - 10th
In honor of Law Day, the Library of Congress hosted a program: Cultural Issues in the Courts. A panel of cross-cultural experts discussed the cases in which various individuals from other countries pleaded "cultural defense," stating...
Unit Plan
Other

Partnership for 21st Century Skills: Skills Map for the Arts [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Arts education is part of the backbone of the 21st Century skills movement. The Partnership for 21st Century Skills had designed a map that provides examples of collaboration, communication, creativity, innovation, critical thinking,...
Unit Plan
Other

Partnership for 21st Century Skills: Skills Map for the Arts [Pdf]

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Arts education is part of the backbone of the 21st Century skills movement. The Partnership for 21st Century Skills had designed a map that provides examples of collaboration, communication, creativity, innovation, critical thinking,...
Website
Tramline

Virtual Field Trip: Windows on the World

For Students Pre-K - 1st
At this site you will find interactive activities, maps, photos, and even audio and video clips for studying the cultures of the world.

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