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Foreign Travel
Eighth graders visit the website of the U.S. embassy of a different country, and gather information that would be important for them to know if they were going to travel there.
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Life of a Chinese Emperor Through Art
Students create an invitation to the Chinese Emperor Qianlong's birthday party using historical knowledge of the Emperor and customary practices of the time. This lesson suggests using Microsoft Publisher for creation of invitations.
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Salem's Maritime History: A History of our New Nation
Eighth graders examine the impact of Salem's maritime trade on America. Using primary source documents, they identify the use of expanding the number of products available and how it affected the economy. They write an essay discussing...
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Adapting to those strange American ways!
Students edit video tapes of two German immigrants according to the slant: How did you adapt to the strange American ways after immigrating to the Omaha area? Students work in groups to name ten problems immigrants might encounter in the...
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Banking Grammatically
Twelfth graders identify the different roles involved in banking. They list and create defintions for the different types of banking services offered at a branch office.
Students write sentences using verbs in present and past tenses....
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Identifying Correct Change
Students analyze the importance of recognizing whether or not they have been given correct change. They brainstorm ideas for determining whether or not they have received correct change. Students model and practice dialog to request...
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Perception And The Interpretation of Experiences
Students describe a problem and propose alternative strategies for the solution. They use a model or drawing to visualize the solution to a problem. Students identify alternative factors to be considered when examining possible...
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Teaching the Tr'panier Trapezoid Kite
Students analyze how the parts of a system go together and how these parts depend on each other. They comprehend the forces in terms of strength and direction. Students observe, measure and describe weather indicators.
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A Study in Paper Permanence
Twelfth graders compare the permanence of papers by testing pH, determining presence of alkaline reserve as well as fold endurance, and testing lignin content.
They indicate the strength by using a starch test as a comparison.
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The Big Lie
Fifth graders create poems and other forms of writing.Then working in groups they share writing with each other. The opinions would be gathered and students would revise writing according to the comments.
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Linguistic Diversity
Students complete a handout dealing with the languages spoken most frequently at home in Canada. They interview a person with a home language other than English or French. Students contribute to a bulletin board display representing...
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Upper and Lower Case Alphabet Cards: Black Background, White Letters
In this alphabet cards worksheet, students cut apart 52 alphabet cards; an upper and lower case Zaner-Bloser letter example for each of the 26 letters. The cards have a decorative border and a black background with white letters. There...
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Easter Quiz
In this Easter quiz worksheet, students complete 9 multiple choice questions about Easter. Students may click on an "answer" button for immediate feedback. Worksheet is labeled as an ESL activity, but is not exclusive.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Bridging World History: Food, Demographics, and Culture
This unit probes into the role food plays in society in terms of culture, economy and global awareness since the primary globalization in the 1500s through videos, various readings, and activities.
University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Usa Customs and Culture Tips
Comprehensive look at the customs and cultures in the United States. Presented as a resource for ESL students but is an excellent source for any teacher or student.
Library of Congress
Loc: Family Customs Past and Present: Exploring Cultural Rituals
Photos, documents, music, and stories help students deepen their understanding of the rituals and customs of various cultures throughout American history.
Library of Congress
Loc: Family Customs Past and Present: Exploring Cultural Rituals
In this lesson, learners will use photos, documents, and music from the Library's digital collection. Then they will students investigate rituals and customs of various cultures.
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Victoria Falls Guide: African Culture
An informational site by two people who grew up in Zimbabwe. Covers facts, art, customs, culture, history, myths, traditions, and religions of Zimbabwe and Africa. Also has a news sections with links to articles on Zimbabwe.
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Introductory Sociology: Culture
This page from the Del Mar College is an excellent outline of the topic; it provides a basic definition of the term, culture, as well as significant topics and a bibliography.
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Life in Korea: Culture & Language
Site introduces different aspects of Korean culture, society, and customs. Basic information about food, music, and traditional Korean heritage. You can also practice Korean or English.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Bengalis
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Bengalis. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Chakmas
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Chakmas who live in Bangladesh and neighboring countries. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Han
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Han who live mainly in China and Taiwan. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Punjabis
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Punjabis. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
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