Curated OER
Create a World
Students combine imaginative powers with known map-making techniques to create a whole new world.
Curated OER
Pizza Garden
Students get involved in growing veggies so they may start eating them more!
Curated OER
The White House or Bust: How Americans Elect Their President
Students explain the presidential duties and who is eligible to run for president. In this The White House or Bust article, students complete a map of the electoral college. In addition students analyze historical campaign posters....
Curated OER
Defining Culture
Second graders define the term culture and are exposed to a variety of cultures from around the world. They read books, play Native American games, develop a class book that examines their own culture and, after examining currencies from...
Other
Global Art: Framed Tin Plate
Add this art idea to your list of multicultural activities. Inspired by the Mexican tradition of tin punching this lesson gives some ideas for good cheap tin alternatives.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: World Cultures Collection
Explore the world with PBS LearningMedia! This collection focuses on food, folktales, and other aspects of cultural heritage. With your class, hear stories, play through situations, and learn how to make crafts from cultures near and far.
California State University
Navaho Rug
A simple, but dynamic introductory weaving lesson that focuses on the art of the Navaho Native Americans. The lesson is well thought-out and includes references to children's literature to read as an introduction.