Curated OER
Tracing Our Own Family Pilgrimages
Students observe a world map and are introduced to vocabulary like: cities, continents, rivers, lakes, and oceans. They discuss the names of the cities they live in and locate them on the map; then using a colored pushpin indicate: the...
Curated OER
Families and Neighborhoods
Students study family structure. In this family structure lesson, students read the book The Family Book and discuss families. Students create a bulletin board of family photos and draw their families on paper. Students dance and play...
Curated OER
The Witch of Goingsnake
Students listen to The Ballad of Ira Hayes and write paragraphs about his character. In this The Witch of Goingsnake lesson plan, students read the verses and chorus of the ballad aloud and make notes about Ira Hayes. Students write a...
Curated OER
"Be the Kiwi" - Bible
Students compare and contrast the English version to the Maori version of the Treaty of Waitangi. For this diversity lesson, students discuss similarities and differences in the two versions of the treaty. Students discuss...
Other
Culture en Fetes
This resource provides a list of the cultural celebrations in France such as the Fete de la musique and the Fete de l'Internet. Many of the celebrations contain links for more information.
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Esc 20: Do Diversity and Unity Exist in the Cultures of Texas? [Pdf]
A lesson examining the cultural activities and celebrations of various groups that take place in Texas, to learn about how diverse Texas is.
Other
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center Building the Cultural Connection
Welcome to the official web site of The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center located in Little Rock, Arkansas. Their mission has been to collect, preserve, interpret, and celebrate Arkansas's African American history, culture, and community...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Diversity in Latino Culture
Students explore the rich diversity within Latino culture using WGBY's bilingual program Presencia. The instructional activity explores the variety within Latino food, music, and art and the individuals who celebrate their culture....
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.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Barbadian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Barbadian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Grenadian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Grenadian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tar Heel Reader: Different Cultures
Many different world cultures are illustrated for the different styles of clothing, music, makeup they wear.
Other
Globe Trottin' Kids: Sharing Many Cultures in the Elementary Classroom
Tips for implementing a culturally responsive classroom are provided on this site. Cultural norms will be celebrated via the resources provided.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Ve Day Celebrations
On May 7, 1945, the formal act of military surrender was signed by Germany, ending World War II in Europe. This pictorial essay highlights the celebrations that took place in London the next day marking VE Day.
Other
Buzzle.com: Historyplex: Facts About the Rich and Diverse Hispanic Culture
Aspects of Hispanic culture are discussed in this resource. Looks at family, language, social codes of conduct, religion, celebrations, foods eaten, and how they have contributed to the United States.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Independence Day Celebrations 1947
Pictorial exhibit of the Independence Day celebrations in India commemorating the nation's independence from the British Empire on August 15, 1947.
Gabriel Dumont Institute
The Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Indigenous Voices
Indigenous Voices celebrates the Metis' heritage languages: Michif-Cree, Northwestern Saskatchewan Michif, Michif-French, Cree, Saulteaux and Bunji. The Michif Resources are rich in materials and include oral histories and video clps.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Remembering Lincoln at Gettysburg
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, Cornell University Library exhibits the Bancroft copy of the Gettysburg Address, one of only five copies in the handwriting of Lincoln.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Bicentenary of the Dutch Constitution
Online exhibition provides a summary of the start of Dutch Independence and celebrates 200 years of the Constitution of the Netherlands.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: u.s. Presidents and Inaugurations
This collection of images from Smithsonian Libraries celebrates U.S. Presidents while providing a glimpse of the presidencies and inaugurations of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Other
Chickasaw Cultural Center: The Heartbeat of a Nation
The Chickasaw Cultural Center's stated purpose is to celebrate Chickasaw history and culture. The best way to explore what it has to offer is to view the many videos (the link is at the bottom of the page) which tour the features of the...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Choctaws
Comprehensive information about the Choctaw. Covers their history before and after the Europeans arrived, their forced removal from their lands, their establishment of a sovereign nation, their language, culture, traditions, economy, etc.
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.)