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What is Culture?

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Young scholars discuss "culture." In groups, they discuss and share things about their culture, recording everything they discuss on butcher paper to be hung around the room. They choose a way to share something about their own family backgournd/culture.

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cultural awareness

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culture, family background, social studies
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Grade
4th - 10th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
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Year
1998

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