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The Fastest Pig in the West in the Classroom: Zodiac Signs
Learners explore Chinese culture by reading a story with their class. For this astrology lesson, students read a chapter from the book The Fastest Pig in the West and discuss the relevance of the Chinese zodiac in modern society....
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Cultural Universals Scavenger Hunt
Young scholars search the web for three NON-WESTERN pictoral examples of each cultural universal. Students copy the photos onto a disc and arrange them using Microsoft Word or PowerPoint. Young scholars title each universal and add a...
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Out With the Old, In With the New
Students study China's cultural and economic complexities through a slide show that is written, read, and photographed by a Peace Corps Volunteer. They answer the questions: What does SARS stand for? [Severe acute respiratory syndrome]...
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Being There: Exploring China And Japan
Students discover the culture, society, geography, and history of Asia through games, food, art, and literature in this multi-day lesson about China and Japan. An exciting lesson for upper-elementary or lower-middle school classrooms.
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Defining Ethnic Minorities in China
Ninth graders, in groups, research some of China's 56 identified ethnic groups. They prepare maps and posters to display their research.
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A Multicultural Study: Chinese New Year
Learners study the customs and beliefs of the Chinese people as they experience Chinese New Year; students become aware that they live on one planet but their festivals and holidays vary.
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Which Country?
In this geography worksheet, students study the names of 60 countries. Students indicate their home country by coloring its name in the word grid puzzle. Students then answer 8 questions about their country concerning what language is...
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Diversity Geography
Students research another country and its people. In this diversity instructional activity, students work in groups to research an assigned country and develop a short oral report. Students use diversity beans to represent the people...
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All Things Chinese
Fourth graders bring in items or pictures related to Chinese culture. The items are displayed in the room as a museum exhibit.
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NCTA Lesson Plan on Korea
Students are introduced to the unique aspects of the Korean culture. Using the websites included in the lesson they research categories of subjects that are related to the culture.
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Chinese Calendar
Third graders listen to a Mak Kam's, "My Chinatown: One Year in Poems," before locating China on a map. They discuss the Chinese language and culture, comparing it to the American culture. They determine which animal sign they were born...
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Six Dynamic Designs for Arts Integrated Curriculum
Students create a recipe for a certain aspect of a culture. They create a culture that has never existed before. They analyze either dance, history, geography, history or the future of space exploration. They compare and contrast...
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On the Road with Marco Polo: Homecoming
Students role play as Marco Polo to detail his travels. They include the terrains, foods, religions, people and cultures that were encountered. They write a journal entry as if they were Marco Polo detailing one aspect of his travels.
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Year of the Impossible Goodbyes by Sook Nyul Choi
Learners analyze Korean culture from their literature piece. They investigate the theme of oppression by an occupying army. Students encounter courage, resistance movements and explore the underground railroads.
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East Meets West Quiz
In this East meets West quiz learning exercise, 8th graders answer 30 questions in 6 rounds of the quiz, about geography, inventions, religions, art, schools and language with questions written in Chinese and English, including maps,...
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Predicting a Solution to a Problem
Learners explore story structure. In this story structure literacy lesson, students listen to the story Ruby's Wish by Shirin Yim Bridges, stopping at points to identify a problem and predict possible solutions which are then written on...
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Globalization and Consumerism
Is the expansion of American corporations abroad a good or bad thing? After examining the global operations of Ford Motor Company, McDonald's, and Walmart, class members are asked to evaluate the impact of globalization and consumerism.
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Korea Lunar New Year
Students explore Korean Lunar New Year traditions, examine Korean culture, practice saying "Happy Lunar New Year" and other greetings in Korean, and discuss common foods, games, and other activities enjoyed by Koreans on Lunar New Year....
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Rice is Nice
First graders explore Japanese foods through fairy tales, fiction and nonfiction books, cooking meals and eating with chopsticks. After all of the creative ideas have been utilized, the class holds a tea party for parents in the classroom.
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Exploring China: One Educator's Experience
Visiting new places can inspire a wide range of teaching activities.
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Where in the World Can I Find a Healthy Diet?
What constitutes a healthy diet? In what way is a healthy diet defined and influenced by culture? Groups investigate the community and national resources available in a country, and then design a healthy diet for its citizens.
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Minnesota-China Connections: Chinese Flavors
Students discuss the foods which are typical of a Chinese diet. They find recipes and observe and sample various Chinese foods. They record their opinions about what they taste and experience in a journal entry.
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Foods and Languages of the World
Students create their own ice cream sundae given various toppings from around the world. In this foods and languages of the world diversity lesson, students develop an understanding of diversity in culture, family structure, ability and...
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Winter Holiday Activities Extravaganza
Students define culture and explore elements that are part of the custom or culture of a place. For this holiday lesson, students identify the cultures they participate in. Students identify the differences in people's cultures....