This lesson helps students explore the traditions that their families have. Students discuss that there are many types of families, complete questionnaires about their families' traditions with a parent or guardian, and create a family...

Each student will research his/her own family traditions and report findings to the class using presentation software. In partner groups, students will select a country to research. Their research will focus on traditions of a chosen...

Lesson that helps reinforce the idea that families are diverse and have many different types of traditions. Students discuss The Crayon Box That Talked by Shane DeRolf, talk about their family traditions, and draw and write about their...

Follow the stories of six Americans with different backgrounds who wanted to know more about their ancestors' journeys to America and used immigration and genealogy records to complete their family histories.

A collection of activities that help students learn about their families. Includes links to reproducibles that are used with some of the activities.

Find out how Halloween is celebrated in many countries around the world. Are there other traditions or names given to this day, are costumes always worn, are different games and tricks played? Have fun finding out ..!

Site offers guidelines to writing a definition of Family for the purposes of zoning laws. Gives constitutionally permissible standards.

A multimedia-rich exhibition that explores the traditional Chinese home of the Huang family. With excellent photographs and cross-sections of the structure of the home and its surroundings. Includes a fascinating genealogy of the family...

This kit explains the importance of northern First Nations families keeping their languages and cultures alive through family literacy activities. It provides ideas and materials for cultural games (e.g., string games) and activities...

A very complete graphic with audio of the traditional family. Audio files load quickly and play as you move your mouse over the top of the picture.

The Smithsonian Folklife and Oral History Interviewing Guide by by Marjorie Hunt is an excellent resource for collecting family and community cultural information. It provides step-by-step information on how to plan and conduct...

This lesson plan directs children to learn about their family histories by visiting sites that connect them to the homelands of their ancestors.

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Marathas of India. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Gikuyu of Kenya. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Lao people. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Lebanese. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Sotho of Lesotho and South Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Panamanians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...

Informational text and Alaska Native culture form the basis of the groundbreaking MOLLY OF DENALI series and its educational resources. The MOLLY OF DENALI collection offers videos, digital games, lessons, teaching tips, and activities...

Digital History provides a look at various cultures and traditions of mankind through the ages. Discusses the purpose and values of the private life.

Third graders learn that stories and books are important for learning about themselves and others. This unit allows students to learn how storytelling can be a way to learn about other cultures, pass on family history and traditions, and...

Informational text and Alaska Native culture form the basis of the groundbreaking MOLLY OF DENALI series and its educational resources. The MOLLY OF DENALI collection offers videos, digital games, lessons, teaching tips, and activities...

A Usenet collection of questions and answers related to Jewish culture, religious practices and beliefs, and family life. For example, it explores the meaning of kosher and explains how Jews around the world keep kosher.

Choose from a selection of Bingo Cards to play fun games on a variety of topics.