Young scholars investigate the customs and culture of French-speaking countries. In this geography skills lesson, students research selected nations to learn about the culture, industries, lifestyles, and foods that are eaten there....

Students compare the histories of Japan and the United States by creating horizontal time lines of the two countries. They conduct research via the internet and available text books to complete their time line. The class discusses the...

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

Students explore Chinese culture and Chinese calligraphy. For this Chinese calligraphy lesson, students create paintings using Chinese techniques. Students describe the differences in Chinese art and other culture's art. Students listen...

Students read Everybody Cooks Rice and discuss birthday celebrations around the world.   In this cultural differences lesson plan, students discuss the Chinese symbols by birth years.  Students create a graph by...

Young scholars research the six key aspects of Chinese culture. They examine problems and issues from different perspectives and look in to the nature of international relations in an interdependent world. All of this is accomplished by...

Learners consider cultural diversity. For this Islam lesson, students discuss what they know about the religion and then conduct further research on Muslim practices. Learners share their findings and discuss cultural diversity.

Students research the art of selected cultures. In this visual arts instructional activity, students compose essays after they conduct independent research on the art of a culture. Students also create art proposals that feature the...

Fifth graders analyze the Mayan culture. In this Mayan culture lesson, 5th graders study the Mayan culture noting similarities and differences between the Mayan culture and their own. Students examine hieroglyphic writing and the Mayan...

Students explore aspects of Asian-American culture.  In this lesson plan, students use the internet to research American history and the Asian American experience, complete Asian inspired art and read a biography. This lesson...

Students investigate how natural dyes from plants was an expression of Native American cultures. They examine objects dyed from natural sources, conduct Internet research, and create their own dyes using various plant sources.

Sixth graders research modern Japanese culture, society and traditions, examine relationship between Japanese culture and its environment, compare and contrast Japanese Society with Canadian Society, compare lives of people in Japan with...

Learners research a country and the national holidays the people of that country celebrates.  In this cultural celebrations lesson, students are assigned a country, research the major holidays of that country, and create a 12-month...

Sixth graders compare and contrast the world religions. In this cultural practices instructional activity, 6th graders locate places in the world where Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, and Islam are practiced. 

Students explore art when it is used as a source of information about society and material culture. They communicate with students in a foreign country, and share ideas and experiences in order to create drawings of their homes to exchange.

Students explore the influences of culture in food choices and customs. They compare and contrast information to create a menu using a Web site and Student Writing Center. Suggestions for creating an on-line graphic organizer as well as...

Students explore the influence of African-American artists, writers, and musicians on American culture. After researching different figures in these areas, they create collages representing each person's life and legacy.

Young scholars make an African mask.  In this culture and heritage lesson, students view samples of African masks and learn about the importance of these masks.  Young scholars visit the African Art Museum website to view the...

Students explore the concept of acculturation. In this cultural diversity activity, students examine how second generation Hindu-Americans have adjusted to life in the United States.

Learners observe global cultures by listening to music and watching videos. In this Latin American dance lesson, students define merengue, salsa and other dances from the Hispanic culture while listening to Latin rhythm music. Learners...

Students study world cultures with an emphasis on languages and cultures. In this world cultures lesson, students study the countries of Spain, China, Italy, and the United States. Students read the story Everybody Cooks Rice and move...

Students explore continents, draw map, discuss cultures, use research to learn geography, and investigate cultures.

Students listen to chapter from novel When Legends Die by Hal Borland, listen to traditional Lakota song, discuss feeling song induces and in what circumstance it may be used, and examine connection between cultural music and family...

Students discuss the significance of the Golden Globes and other awards as indicators of the current cultural and political climate. After reading an article, they identify the nominees for the 2006 Golden Globe awards. Using the...