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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Seeing the World in New Ways

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine their own history to expand how they examine the world. They research being a Peace Corps volunteer in Morocco. They also examine Muslim culture.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Discovering New Perspectives on Life

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the experiences of a Peace Corps volunteer. In this global studies lesson plan, students listen to the story of a volunteer about the lessons he learned during his time in Morocco. Students discuss how they would have...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Seeing the World in New Ways

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the Muslim culture in Morocco. In this global studies lesson, students read Three Lessons by Craig Storti. Students compare the culture of Morocco to their own as they write stories pertaining to lessons they have...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Discovering New Perspectives on Life

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine how the author's world view expanded by living in another culture. They discover the three lessons Storti learned as a Volunteer and find out how he learned them and reflect on the enduring understanding: "Living and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Seeing the World in New Ways

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students probe their own histories to record how they have had to expand their world views. They determine "Everyone has a culture. It influences how we see the world, ourselves, and others." The explain the concept of cultural...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using an Author's Clever Strategies in One's Own Writing

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine specific clever strategies of the author and incorporate them in their own writings. They emulate Storti's strategies in writing an arresting lead and share their pieces in a class discussion, allowing them to critique...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Moroccans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Moroccans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: United Kingdom of Morocco

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Morocco. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Moroccan Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Moroccan Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Morocco

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference source that takes you on a virtual trip to the North African nation of Morocco. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links...