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My Own Cultural Traditions

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Students complete a worksheet on personal traditions. In this cultural traditions lesson, students discuss what a cultural tradition is and why they are important to the members of the culture. Students distinguish between cultural traits and familial traditions. Students complete the My Cultural Traditions worksheet.

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family traditions, families, family history, cultural traditions, cultural awareness

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cultural traditions, family traditions, social studies
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Grade
3rd - 6th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins

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