Curated OER
Global Music Lesson Plans: Singing Games - UK and Botswana
Students perform and compare two singing games from Botswana and from the United Kingdom. In this singing games lesson, students identify and respond to singing games and their changes in meter. Students compare the two singing games...
Curated OER
What is Sacrifice?
Students explore the Aztec culture. In this world cultures lesson, students examine the concept of sacrifice and discuss when sacrifice is justified versus unnecessary. Students come up with a personal way to make a justified sacrifice.
Curated OER
Holidays Around the World
Students explore different cultures by researching holidays around the world, and comparing/contrasting their own customs to those of others; students then present their findings to the class.
Curated OER
Global Citizenship: Our Links Around the World
Students study the world's cultures and learn about various country's values and beliefs. In this cultures lesson, students use the worksheet and work in pairs to discuss each culture question. Students then discuss the worksheet as a...
Curated OER
World Cultures Word Search Puzzle
In this social studies worksheet, students analyze 30 words and names in a word bank which pertain to world countries and their leaders. Students locate the names in the word search puzzle.
Curated OER
Historical Perspectives Through the Eyes of Young People
Learners gather knowledge about various roles of students in different cultures and eras. Learners research their choice of eras and create a personal artwork to express the tone of the selected era.
Curated OER
Civil Society in Iraq
Students use core questions to learn about the concept of a civil society. The dynamics of the war in Iraq serve as an example of a society that is in turmoil. They also develop an imagined society organization that would help promote...
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: World Civilization to 1500
Consisting of twent-eight vido lectures taught by Professor Sally Vaughn, this course is a comparative survey of six major geographical and cultural areas (West Asia, South Asia, East Asia, Africa, Europe, and Meso-America) from 4000...
Northern Illinois University
The Philippines: Module for K 12 Teachers and Learners
This module on the Philippines is a great "All-in-one" site for a teacher or class studying the Philippines. Covers everything from history and culture to games, festivals, creation myths, and folk beliefs.
US National Archives
Our Documents: Establishment of the Peace Corps.(1961)
Shows the original document of the executive order that President Kennedy signed establishing the Peace Corps in 1961. Gives background information and the complete easy to read text.
Other
Topics Online Magazine: Traditional Children's Games From Around the World
Learn about traditional children's games from around the world in this list of games with explanations of where they are from and how they are played.
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures
Begin exploring world cultures by choosing from a lengthy menu of cultural periods and cultural regions of the world.
BBC
Bbc News: Country Profiles
Find full profiles of countries around the globe including history, politics, economic background, and more. Audio and video clips are also available.
University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina: World View: An International Program for Educators
This collection of links, seminar information, leadership programs and more allows teachers to integrate global studies into their curriculum. Excellent resources are offered on their links page for international issues.
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Minneapolis Institute of Arts: World Myths and Legends in Art
Fully comprehensive site that dives into world myths and world cultures. View art that expresses mythological themes from various cultures around the world and learn about cultural similarities and differences. Key words for learning,...
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Global Education
Comprehensive site containing information, links, educational tools, and networks discussing global issues.
Other
World Public Opinion
This is a resource for discussing and analyzing world issues. Browse resources by world region or by topic. Sample topics include development, environment, globalization, human rights, and more.
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Outside My Window
Students at Evergreeen Valley High school in San Jose, CA invite others to send them photographs taken outside their windows to promote unity and friendship around the world.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Let's Go Luna!
Let's Go Luna is a PBS KIDS show that follows Luna the Moon and her adventures with Andy, Carmen, and Leo as they travel around the world. Explore cities from all over the globe with these fun videos, and check out the support materials...
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Mac Donalds in Hong Kong
Interesting site describing the cultural borrowing happening as MacDonald's opens around the world and particularly in China. Learn about this interesting topic and better understand the implications of cultural borrowing.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Catherine Schmidt Jones: Mexican Music: A Christmas Tradition
Learn about the Mexican Christmas tradition La Posada in this activity. Provided is the music and lyrics to a traditional posada song. The lyrics are available in both Spanish and English.
Read Works
Read Works: Teaching English in Thailand
[Free Registration/Login Required] A biographical text a young woman named Michelle who went to Thailand for four months to teach English in a school. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
PBS
Kqed: What Is Culture?
These lesson plans are based on California State Standards, including handouts, activities, and suggested extension activities. Requires Adobe Reader.
Other
Tokyo Broadcasting System Television: The World Heritage
Japanese content. A companion site for the TV program, Sekaiisan, or The World Heritage. Episodes focus on cultural and "natural" heritage and are similar in feel to a National Geographic special. You can't watch the episode online but...