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Winter Celebrations

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students draw and label pictures about holiday customs and traditions from their countries.
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Molas from South America

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research world geography by creating a class presentation. In this South American instructional activity, 3rd graders read assigned text regarding the customs and traditions of different Indian communities in South America....
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Living in our Family

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students study the language, heritage, traditions, and customs of other cultures by becoming member of simulated families in other parts of the world.
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"Old Glory"

For Teachers K - 3rd
Youngsters study and discuss the history and importance of the American Flag. They explain the meaning of the Stars and Stripes, the name "Old Glory," and discover when and how the flag is displayed. This well-designed plan has many...
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Birthday Customs

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students are introduced to the customs and origins of a variety of common birthday celebrations. They work in groups to research common birthday customs and history and then make individual books highlighting a custom that has meaning to...
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Appreciating Diversity: A Multicultural Lesson Based on the Traditional Clothing of the Maya

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students compare the traditional Mayan clothing to their everyday clothing. In this multicultural appreciation lesson, students look at images of traditional Mayan clothing and discuss its importance.
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People of Spain

For Teachers 7th - 9th
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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United States Holidays and Customs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify and describe the importance of U.S. holidays and social customs. In groups, Students write a detailed description of a U.S. holiday and how it is celebrated. Descriptions are presented to the class. This lesson is...
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Seasonal Customs Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th
In this seasonal customs worksheet, students sort the customs that are adhered to when families celebrate special seasons or holidays.
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Traditions in the Canadian Parliamentary System

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners learn the customs and traditions of the Canadian Parliamentary System through Internet research, CDRom and video.
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The Simple Present: Affirmative and Negative Statements

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
The present tense is a helpful skill to review in any language arts classroom. Focusing on statements made in the affirmative and in the negative, a slideshow presentation guides pupils through grammar rules and examples for the simple...
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The School: School Culture Across Louisiana

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students identify and research school customs and folk groups through discussion and interviews. Then they identify and learn that traditional culture exists within other cultural contexts, such as the academic world of school, and in...
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Christmas Around the World

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students learn how other countries celebrate Christmas. In this Christmas lesson, students read a story about Christmas celebrations in other countries, discuss how they differ from U.S. celebrations, color pictures of traditional...
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Victorian America: Reflections of Life in Death

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students, after viewing a video and researching the changes in society during the Victorian period, assess a prediction-confirmation guide to consider how changes in burial customs in the late 1800's reflect the changes in society as a...
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Yoko and the Sushi Party

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners listen to a read aloud of Rosemary Wells, Yoko as they begin a study of Japanese culture and customs. They experience Japanese food, geography and culture. They write a friendly letter to the author.
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Four Foot Feat

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students examine cultural customs and practices in family histories. In this family history lesson, students read the poetry in 'All the Colors of the Race' to analyze the family history. Students complete guided reading activities....
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National Turkey Off to Disneyland

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students share their holiday traditions, then read about an American Thanksgiving custom. For this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the news article with a discussion and vocabulary activity, the students participate in a...
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Customs

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore Chinese New Year. In this Chinese culture lesson, students read associated literature and use worksheets to explore aspects of the Chinese New Year. Students complete this lesson by making and hanging paper lanterns,...
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Four Folk Tales About HYO: The Confucian Tradition of Filial Piety

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the nuances of Confucianism. In this Korean society lesson, students complete jigsaw reading assignments on the Hyo. Learners compare their own reverence for parents to that described in the pieces about Korea.
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Exploring European Countries

For Teachers 7th - 10th Standards
Your class members will each explore a European country of their choice and report back to the class using a creative PowerPoint or Prezi. They will not only include a basic introduction to the country, but also what they discovered...
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The Inuit Society-- The Importance of Tradition

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Students conduct research at the Inuit perspective website to explore the life and culture of the modern day Inuit.
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Political Traditions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare and contrast the political institutions in Greece, Rome, and the United States. In groups, they take this information to determine the influences on James Madison when organizing the republic. They develop a chart and...
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On the Job

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners identify the concept of occupational folklife and learn about occupations in their community and the state. Then they collect examples of occupational folklife such as special terms, equipment, or gestures, as well as stories,...
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World Religions: 7th Grade Geography

For Teachers 7th
This presentation is well-organized. Each of the world's five major religions are totally defined by holy book, founder, icons, traditions, location, and history. While there is a lot of great info for Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and...

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