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Social studies cultural activities for Easel
Australia: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous places, food, art, and the culture of Australia. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Australia. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete
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K - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Chinese New Year Art Project: Chinese Ming Dynasty Vase Art Lesson & Sub Plan
Ready to liven up your middle school art curriculum with engaging, no prep Chinese New Year art projects? This Ming Dynasty vase lesson will boost student confidence and creativity. Kids will be intrigued by production of the cobalt blue porcelain ceramics. Moreover, they’ll enjoy playing a roll a dice game to make a vase of their own!And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create art lesson plans based on ancient China. During this art project, your class will learn about pottery, earthe
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5th - 7th
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Ancient Greece Art Lesson: Roll A Greek Vase Middle School Art Project Templates
Ready to liven up your middle school art curriculum with an engaging, no prep Ancient Greece art lesson? This Greek vase project will boost student confidence and creativity. Kids will be intrigued by the durability of their pottery which featured athletes from the ancient Olympics. Moreover, they’ll enjoy the roll a Greek vase game to make their own!And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create art lesson plans based on Ancient Greece. During this art project, your class will learn abou
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5th - 7th
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Peru: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Peru. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on the Amazon River, Andes Mountains, South American art, or Machu Picchu. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open
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Grades:
K - 5th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Brazil: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Brazil. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on South America or Brazil. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and
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K - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Las Fallas Spanish Culture Unit & lesson la primavera en España Spring sub plans
This Editable Google mini-unit bundle includes materials for a 2-3 day cultural unit in Spanish about Las Fallas, a celebration in Spain in the Spring. This Spanish cultural unit includes authentic resources, a graphic organizer, an editable Google slideshow, an optional reading assessment, and ideas for expansion. This Las Fallas unit would be best for late Spanish 1, Spanish 2, or Spanish 3 students.This is an Editable Google Drive Folder with the following included:✅ Directions to the teacher
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8th - 11th
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Costa Rica: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about places, food, art, and the culture of Costa Rica. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Central America. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete
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Grades:
K - 5th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Spanish Reading Comprehension Ecuador, Geography y La selva tropical - Earth Day
This cultural reading was designed for NOVICE Spanish students to give them a basic overview of Ecuador while staying in Spanish. It includes sections on Geography, Culture & the Amazon. It would work well for students who are about to read the novel El Capibara con botas by Mira Canion. It was designed for interpretive reading practice for Spanish 1, middle school Spanish, or Exploratory Spanish. It would work well for a basic environment or Earth day reading activity as well. What's Includ
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7th - 10th
Pachamama Movie Questions Spanish Class Earth Day el medio ambiente film guide
This Pachamama movie guide is designed for Spanish students while watching the film Pachamama in Spanish class. It would be perfect for Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, Spanish 4, exploratory Spanish, or a Latin American culture class in relation to el medio ambiente, Earth day in Spanish class, el dÃa de la tierra, the Indigenous Peoples of South America, or Native American Heritage Month. The differentiated options mean you could use variations of this one editable Pachamama guide with all lev
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7th - 11th
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Ireland: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Ireland. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Ireland or St. Patrick's Day. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL progra
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1st - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
India: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of India. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on India. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete pages
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K - 5th
Also included in:Â Asia (Bundle): An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Germany: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Germany. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Germany. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete p
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Grades:
K - 6th
Also included in:Â Europe Bundle 1: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Kenya: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about the landforms, food, animals, art, and the culture of Kenya. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on African wildlife or Kenya. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL progr
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Grades:
K - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Orange Shirt Day and Residential Schools - Truth and Reconciliation Activities
Orange Shirt Day and Residential Schools in Canada Close Reading Activities and Resources - This resource contains 4 reading passages related to Orange Shirt Day and Truth and Reconciliation, as well as Orange Shirt Day close reading activities, comprehension questions, and Orange Shirt Day activities. These meaningful resources will help you teach this important piece of history as we continue to move towards the path of truth and reconciliation. ✅Be sure to click on the preview above to see
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5th - 8th
Travel Brochure (Grades 2-4 Language)
This Travel Brochure assignment can be used as a tool to explore cultural diversity within your classroom while also meeting media and literacy Ontario curriculum expectations. Students can choose a country from their family background or a country that interests them to explore for this task. The task requires students to research various characteristics of their chosen country, such as climate, the country flag, cultural foods, things to do, and unique sights to see. Encourage your students to
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2nd - 4th
Also included in:Â Grade 2 Ontario 2023 Language Bundle (FULL YEAR)
Spain: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Spain. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Spain or Spanish artists. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and
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Grades:
K - 6th
Also included in:Â Europe Bundle 1: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Nigeria: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about animals, food, art, language, clothing and the culture of Nigeria. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Nigeria or Africa. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program
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Grades:
K - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Cultural Diversity
Cultural Diversity Family Unit! These lessons will help your students learn about other cultures in order to see diversity in family life.
These lessons were created as a cross curricular Social Studies unit. It includes lessons in reading, writing, and social studies.
Please download the preview to see a sampling of the activities included with this download. This will ensure it is appropriate for your grade level.
These lessons are now included in a bundled product!
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Also included in:Â Cultural Diversity Bundle
Russia: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Russia. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Russia. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete pag
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Grades:
K - 5th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
South Korea: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of South Korea. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Asia. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
England: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of England. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on England. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete p
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Grades:
K - 6th
Also included in:Â Europe Bundle 2: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Cuba: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous places, food, art, and the culture of Cuba. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Cuba. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete pages and
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
The Orange Shirt Story - A Residential School Unit for Orange Shirt Day
This Indigenous (Aboriginal, First Peoples, First Nations) orange shirt day and residential school unit is a meaningful printable package that gently teaches residential school history to primary and intermediate students through art projects and printable activities.This resource is also used as a fundraiser for Indian Residential School Survivors Society and Orange Shirt Society. Using the anchor texts The Orange Shirt Story, Phyllis's Orange Shirt, Orange Shirt Day, or Stolen Words as jumping
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Canada: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Canada. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Canada. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete pag
Grades:
K - 5th
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