Unit Plan
Language Guide

Language Guide: Russian Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn everyday Russian vocabulary words by rolling over a word or image to hear pronunciation and see spelling. The Language Guide site also has a corresponding section in English so that ESL students can compare vocabulary in English...
Website
Language Guide

Language Guide: Japanese Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn basic Japanese vocabulary words -- greetings, clothing, household items, foods, toys, and more -- on this multilingual site. Roll over a image or phrase to hear how it is pronounced and see how it is written (Romanized spelling...
Website
Other

Huayu World: Global Chinese Language and Culture Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Good resource for exploring Chinese culture and language. Learn about Taiwanese lantern riddles, Chinese folklore, clothing, poetry and fables, papercutting, Chinese New Year, and Chinese festival and every-day cooking. Multimedia makes...
eBook
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Plants and Food: General Sherman

For Students 1st - 2nd
A book about General Sherman, a giant sequoia tree in California that is over 2,000 years old. Includes audio narration in six additional languages with text in English.
Interactive
World Food Programme

Free Rice: Learn Italian Vocabulary and Give Free Rice

For Students 9th - 10th
Play this web game and learn new Italian vocabulary words while providing free rice to hungry people around the world through the United Nations World Food Program.
Website
World Food Programme

United Nations: World Food Programme: Food Force

For Students 3rd - 8th
Directed at educating on world hunger, efforts to curb it, and how you can be involved. In English and nine other languages; includes games and a teachers section.
Handout
Other

Kids World Travel Guide: Argentina

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here are some interesting Argentina facts which were chosen and researched by kids, especially for kids. Includes history, maps, geography, attractions, animals, people, language, and food.
Handout
Other

Kids World Travel Guide: Australia

For Students 1st - 8th
Here are some interesting Argentina facts which were chosen and researched by kids, especially for kids. Includes history, maps, geography, attractions, animals, people, language, and food.
Interactive
World Food Programme

Free Rice: Learn German Vocabulary and Give Free Rice

For Students 9th - 10th
Play this game and learn new German vocabulary words while providing free rice to hungry people around the world through the United Nations World Food Program.
Activity
World Food Programme

Free Rice: Learn French Vocabulary and Give Free Rice

For Students 9th - 10th
Play this web game and learn new French vocabulary words while providing free rice to hungry people around the world through the United Nations World Food Program. There are ten levels of difficulty.
Handout
Tennessee History For Kids

Tennessee History for Kids: Part One, Two Worlds

For Students 3rd - 8th
Do you remember what it was like to move to Tennessee? People spoke a different language. They ate unusual food. Their way of life was not the same as yours. When Europeans came to Tennessee, they also had to adjust to the ways of the...
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Marathas

For Students 9th - 10th
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....
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Gikuyu

For Students 9th - 10th
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....
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Lao

For Students 9th - 10th
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:...
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Lebanese

For Students 9th - 10th
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:...
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Sotho

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Panamanians

For Students 9th - 10th
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:...
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Dominican Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of the Dominican Republic. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion,...
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Gambia

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Gambia. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Guyana

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Guyana. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Nigeria

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Nigeria. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
Website
Other

Who Are the Mennonites?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site invites the viewer to explore the Mennonite tapestry to learn about their history, beliefs, and culture and how they are adapting to a changing world.
Website
University of Arizona

Pulse: Dawn of New Revolutions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A cross curricular unit focusing on how much and what kinds of foods are produced because of pesticides and genetically engineered foods. Students will investigate the impact on humans due to the new technology in food production. Topics...