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Comparing Cultures

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine the nature of culture, and compare/contrast various cultures and their artifacts and ceremonies. They develop a class list of artifacts, complete a worksheet, and create a poster or diorama describing an object that is...
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Cultural Comparison

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars choose from a group of entries about the culture of Peru. In this Peruvian culture lesson, students understand the definition of culture. Young scholars describe the culture of Peru researched in the entry and complete a...
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Questions About a Place

For Students 6th - 9th
In this classroom applications of fieldwork basics instructional activity, students survey a list of questions that may be used when they conduct interviews with people about a place.
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Cultures Around the World

For Teachers K - 4th
Students explore the concept of culture. In this culture lesson, students discuss how clothing, food, celebrations, holidays, and travel contribute to the formation and perpetuation of culture.
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Maori Stick Game

For Teachers K
Students explore Maori culture in the New Zealand area and play the Maori Stick Game.
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A Single Lucid Moment

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students compare resolving contrasting values between cultures. They probe the deeper meanings of a story by a peace Corp worker and the questions it raises. They study the Maimafu villagers who accompanied the Peace Corps Volunteers...
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Indian Boarding Schools

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils research government-run American Indian boarding schools. In this American Indian history lesson, students analyze primary documents to develop an understanding of the forced acculturation of American Indians through...
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New Year Celebrations in Japan

For Teachers K - 5th
Learners are introduced to the way the Japanese celebrate the new year. Using the internet, they compare and contrast the celebrations in Japan with those in Korea. After being read a story, they complete a worksheet on the series of...
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The Name Jar

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students participate in a lesson that focuses on the literature of Korea. "The Name Jar" is read by students to practice some essential reading skills. This would include the recognition of sequence in a story, characterization, and...
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Kinara

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create examples of Kwanzaa Kinaras (candlesticks) using construction paper, glue, poster paper, and tissue paper in this multi-cultural art lesson plan for the elementary school classroom. A detailed materials list is included.
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What Does a Cowboy Do?

For Teachers K
Students participate in a variety of activities as they study cowboys and the cowboy culture. They read stories and sing songs about the cowboys. They study the area of the United States cowboys are from and review the tools cowboys...
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Multiple Viewpoints

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore the concept of multiple viewpoints. In this perspective lesson, 1st graders discuss the differences and similarities found within different cultures. Students then write a narrative about how something they can do...
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Let's Party!

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify similarities/differences of celebrations and list ways to celebrate. They investigate celebrations from around the world.
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Cruising the Caribbean

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders create four postcards that illustrate an island on the Caribbean.
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Investigating Immigration and Settlement in Wisconsin

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify the origins of their own ancestors and possible reasons for immigration. They research immigrant groups of Wisconsin, including origins and daily life, and then create timelines depicting their settlements.
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Norval Morrisseau

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students investigate the art of Norval Morrisseau and create "x-ray paintings" using styles and symbols related to his work in this one or two day art lesson for third grade through twelfth grade. Emphasis is placed upon creative...
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Food From Around the World

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students identify foods from around the world. In this multicultural lesson, students use Internet resources to research a specific country and the foods which are popular. Students collect a single recipe to combine with recipes from...
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In a Tights Spot

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students investigate the work of the Chamber of Commons. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to learn what the Chamber of Commons is responsible for and determine how their jobs may be changing.
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Middle School Level Vocabulary Matching Words 2

For Students 8th - 10th
Help your high schoolers prepare for upcoming state testing by developing their vocabulary skills. There are 15 matching questions provided, and example words include ordeal, orb, and tactile. 
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Food and Culture: Exploring the Flavors of Your Community

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students brainstorm the types of food they eat at home, discussing and comparing with the class. Students brainstorm and make a chart of questions that came out of the activity and their discussions. Students interview someone who...
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World Globes & Maps

United States Map- Intermediate Directions

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students identify the four intermediate directions. For this map skills lesson plan, students use post-it notes to label the four intermediate directions on a map. Students locate various states using intermediate directions.
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Coming to Terms With Cultural Differences

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider cultural differences. In this Peace Corps instructional activity, students read "Help, My Father is Coming," by Jim Toner and then write journal entries about the culture of Sri Lanka.
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Enslaved African Americans and Expressions of Freedom

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze a painting from African-American culture to determine its meaning. Reading slave spirituals, they discover what live was like for African-Americans who were enslaved in the South. They draw conclusions about their desire...
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Pizza and the Economy

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students become aware of the history behind pizza and how it was adapted to the economic and geographic conditions of the United States. They have a basic understanding of the concepts of supply and demand.

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