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One Step at a Time
Students investigate the customs and habits of other cultures by reading letters from a Peace Corps Volunteer. For this global customs lesson, students discuss how analyzing a culture is similar to analyzing art, no two people see...
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To Your Health
Students read articles on health and read about how storks and other animals are cultural icons in bringing good health. In this health lesson plan, students also list ways to live a healthy lifestyle.
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Encountering Very Different Ways of Life
Students explore the concept of crossing cultures through reading the stories "Help! My Father is Coming!" and "The Visit to Vijay's." For this culture lesson, students predict what will happen next in the stories. Students discuss the...
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World History Worksheet #8
What customs did the Ancient Aztecs practice? In this world history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions pertaining to the Aztec culture. A short answer question at the...
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International Holidays
Second graders explore the holidays of different cultures. In this culture lesson, 2nd graders knowledge about various holidays. Students play a matching game with the name of the holiday and the description. Students research one of the...
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School Customs Worksheet
For this school customs worksheet, middle schoolers answer 6 questions to enable them to consider the folklife of their school to inspire classroom discussion of the topic.
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The Japanese Way
First graders complete a two-week introductory unit on Japan and Japanese culture. They compare/contrast Japanese and American lifestyles, watch videos, design an original kimono, eat Japanese food using chopsticks, fold Origami shapes,...
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Alaska's Cultures: An Introduction to Culture
Learners examine aspects of culture in relation to greetings, practices and customs.
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Chinese And Japanese Tomb Cultures
Students examine burial customs in ancient China and Japan comparing those customs to burial traditions from other cultures. This lesson leads to group creative projects of mock "tombs".
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Our Country's People, Lesson One
In this culture, history, and traditions review worksheet, students respond to 7 multiple choice questions regarding cultural geography.
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Teacher Lesson Plans: Africa
Students explore Africa. In this cultural studies activity, students go on safari, create African masks, or have an African party after they have researched the people, geography, and culture of the continent.
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Medieval Travelers
Tenth graders explore the impact of trade on culture. In this trade lesson, 10th graders compare the travels of Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta. Students research the explorers and create materials for a gallery walk that feature the impact...
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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.
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Celebrating Diversity
Students celebrate diversity. In this cultural differences instructional activity, students use their research skills to create a Venn diagram that compares the beliefs and practices of 2 different cultures that they select.
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On Being Seen as Different
Students discover that while other cultures may seem strange or odd in some ways, their own culture can seem similarly strange or odd to those in other cultures. They give examples of how people see the world, themselves, and others in...
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Customs
Learners explore Chinese New Year. In this Chinese culture lesson plan, students read associated literature and use worksheets to explore aspects of the Chinese New Year. Learners complete this lesson plan by making and hanging paper...
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The Differences Among Us
Students compare cultures. In this writing skills instructional activity, students collaborate to chart the tradition and cultural beliefs of their classmates. Students use their finding to write comparative essays regarding the...
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Unity Versus Diversity
Students explore the 50 State Quarters program and how it represents diversity and unity of the United States. In pairs, they examine quarter designs to gain information about the culture of each state. Students create charts to...
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The Mosaic School
Learners complete activities to learn about world cultures. In this multicultural instructional activity, students define the terms diversity, culture, and mosaic. Learners research their family's country of origin and complete...
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Between the Rivers
Second graders compare and contrast historical American cultures. In this American history lesson, 2nd graders participate in reading, writing, oral, and hands on activities. Students discuss the similarities and differences between...
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People of Spain
Students explore Spain. In this Spanish culture lesson, students listen to a guest speaker talk about Spanish customs. Students watch a video about Spain as well. Students write essays about Spain.
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Around the World, A Multicultural Unit
Students investigate Native American tribes through their stories. In this cultural lesson, students read stories of the Inuit tribe and discuss the themes, people, and customs. Students illustrate a picture of the Inuit tribe...
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Folktales: "The Storytelling Stone"
Students create a folktale after finding out the importance of folktales in different cultures. In this folktales lesson, students determine the definition of a folktale and read a "The Storytelling Stone." Students then discuss the...
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They Put on Masks
Students discover Native American culture by creating masks. In this customs lesson, students create their own masks in class from plaster and paint. Students perform a skit in front of their school showcasing their mask making efforts.
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