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Common Core SL.6.2 cultural activities
4 Tools for Teaching "The Danger of a Single Story" Google Slides and Form
This is my best selling resource! Add it to your classroom today!Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's "The Danger of a Single Story" Ted talk is an incredible speech to watch with students 6-12. I watch the talk and read the transcript with my tenth graders, and the discussion and reflection after each view are consistently impressive. To help my students discuss the talk meaningfully, I developed these four printable tools: two listening guides, a text-connection tool, and a SOAPSTone analysis. The liste
Grades:
6th - 12th
Native American Heritage Month Teaching Slides Distance Learning
This power point is intended to support teachers (both online & in person) in providing a quick mini lesson on Native American figures in history.The month of November is Native American Heritage Month! This presentation provides pictures, information, and an informational video on 20 Native American figures in history ranging from war chiefs, artists, activists, musicians, etc. There are also additional resources provided such as read a louds, Native American children's books, and additiona
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K - 8th
African Cultures in Black Panther 5-E Lesson | Investigate Wakanda | Microsoft
A STUDENT FAVORITE EVERY YEAR! A GREAT BLACK HISTORY MONTH RESOURCE TOO!This lesson examines “Wakanda” to learn about Africa’s cultural diversity & the real African traits that inspired Marvel's "Black Panther" movie. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Begin with a “Sorting Hat” warm-up to clear up common misconceptions about Africa. Next, explore how the filmmaker blended traits of various African
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5th - 12th
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Day of the Dead Slides & Día de los Muertos Ofrenda
Day of the Dead Slides & Digital Ofrenda ProjectThis digital Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) presentation and ofrenda activity introduces your class to this joyful celebration of life . Perfect for Spanish or dual language teachers to share this cultural tradition with your students. After learning about la ofrenda (the altar), students will pick a template to create their own digital ofrendas! Great instructional tool for in-person and distance learning! ❤️️⭐️watch my VIDEO preview fo
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Middle School Christmas Activities
Are you looking for an exciting and educational way to bring the holiday spirit into your middle school classroom? Look no further! These engaging Middle School Christmas Activities, available in both print and digital formats, are designed with middle school students in mind.Unlock a World of Festive Learning: This holiday unit includes 11 fantastic activities that will captivate your students while reinforcing their reading and writing skills. As they embark on this festive journey, your stude
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School Christmas Activities Bundle
Intro to Culture and Cultural Traits 5-E Lesson | Explore World Culture | Google
This student-favorite lesson explores culture and cultural traits. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun “4 Pics, 1 Word” warm-up activity, then introduce key vocabulary and concepts. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Next, challenge students to complete an “ABC’s of Culture” activity examining cultural traits. Finally, assess learning with a “Search & Find” activity where students watch a video & identify example
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3rd - 8th
All About China A - Z: Facts & Photos about Chinese Geography, History, Culture
Use this China picture book to teach about Chinese culture, the geography of China, and Chinese history. Each page of this informational text contains 1 letter of the alphabet and a word connected to China that begins with that letter. Written in easy-to-understand paragraphs so ELLs at intermediate levels of language proficiency and up can comprehend it, every word is also illustrated with at least 1 photograph. Your students will learn about 26 different Chinese topics when they read the e
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4th - 7th
How to Make Papel Picado (Day of the Dead, Halloween, Cinco de Mayo)
In Mexico, cut tissue paper or papel picado is a traditional decoration for Cinco de Mayo, the Day of the Dead, national holidays, weddings, funerals, and many other celebrations. These festive, brightly colored sheaths of paper hang from banners strung along balconies, across streets and buildings, homes, and squares.
In this activity, students create papel picado banners using colored tissue paper. This is a good activity for the art room, for holiday units, or to complement Spanish language
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K - 12th
Global Cultures Enrichment Course Curriculum | 6 Week Unit | Microsoft BUNDLE
This fun, low-prep, 6-week enrichment course curriculum includes a pacing calendar and all lesson materials to make your teacher life easy! Intro to World Cultures 1. What if the World had 100 People? Lesson 2. What is Culture? Lesson 3. Intro to Culture Vocab Lesson 4. Culture Collage ProjectExplore World Cultures 5. China: Discovery Atlas Lesson 6. Travel the Silk Road Lesson 7. Cultural Diffusion Lesson 8. 10 Cool Things about India Lesson 9. India: Discovery Atlas LessonAss
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6th - 12th
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Global Cultures Enrichment Course Curriculum | 6 Week Unit | Google BUNDLE
This fun, low-prep, 6-week enrichment course curriculum includes a pacing calendar and all lesson materials to make your teacher life easy! Everything you need is included! Intro to World Cultures1. What if the World had 100 People? Lesson2. What is Culture? Lesson3. Intro to Culture Vocab Lesson4. Culture Collage ProjectExplore World Cultures5. China: Discovery Atlas Lesson6. Travel the Silk Road Lesson7. Cultural Diffusion Lesson8. 10 Cool Things about India Lesson9. India: Discovery Atlas Les
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6th - 12th
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Christmas Traditions in the USA - ESL ENL Powerpoint
This eye-catching seasonal presentation is an introduction to Christmas in the USA. It presents vocabulary words in a meaningful context. Students can use visuals and context clues to determine meaning of the new words. It is suited for beginning and intermediate English Language Learners.
I have attached notes on many of the slides explaining the reasons we have certain symbols for Christmas--such as the wreath, the Christmas tree and stockings.
I have attached a list of vocabulary w
Grades:
4th - 12th
COUNTRY PRESENTATION PARTY Around the World Cultural Food Manners LOW PREP
Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this no-prep, 73-page/slide Countries Research Project Presentation Party! It includes everything you need to have a Presentation Party Day for students to present their country reports, presentations, or projects. Letter to parents, Rubric, Presentation question cards, Presentation BINGO, Decorative banners (“It’s a Small World” and ”Around the World”), 8 Center signs, PowerPoint and editable agenda slides (“Arou
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3rd - 12th
Thanksgiving: An Untold Perspective, Social Justice for Young Students
Guide students toward a more accurate and balanced perspective of Thanksgiving and provide information about its history and how our understanding has been shaped with this lesson that draws from Indigenous perspectives.Originally designed for upper elementary, but could be a great introductory lesson for secondary students or a secondary self-contained classroomTeaching notes, guide, and sources included in speaker notes.Full of visuals for maximum student accessibility✏️ Lesson Format:Backgrou
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4th - 9th
Loy Krathong Loi Krathong Thailand Fall Festival Cultural Celebration Pack
Looking to bring some culture and diversity to your classroom this fall? During a season when Jack O' Lanterns Line porches and Thanksgiving Turkey stock the shelves, other cultural celebrations can get lost in the mix. Introduce your students to this FUN and UNIQUE Thai Fall celebration- Loy Krathong (also spelled Loi Krathong), the Festival of Floating Lanterns! This celebration pack is aimed for upper elementary/early middle school, but can be adapted for grades K-2! With a complete detailed
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K - 7th
Greek Olympics with Minute to Win It Games
Are you planning on doing Greek Olympics with your students? Here you will find 10 Minute to Win It games with instructions and supplies needed. Games include Memory "Boxing", Greek Trivia, Word Scramble, Pictionary, Relay, Tortilla Discus, and more. Everything you need is here in one spot. Bonus, you can edit to fit your needs. Scorecards included.
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6th - 8th
Hinduism Centers/Stations Activity
This activity is part of the World Religions unit bundle. I did this activity with my 6th graders, but the information, questions, and timing can certainly be adapted for different grade or skill levels! This is Google Drive friendly and totally editable. Activity Description: Engage your students in an interactive exploration of Hinduism with this Hinduism Stations activity. Students rotate through five stations, delving into different aspects of Hindu beliefs and practices. With guided questio
Grades:
3rd - 10th
Also included in: World Religions Full Unit Bundle
Ancient & Modern China - Reading & Writing Activities BUNDLE
Help your students develop their reading and writing skills as they learn about Chinese history and society from ancient times to the modern era with the 4 resources included in this bundle:* Students read about Chinese dynasties, famous emperors and philosophers; about Chinese history, geography, and culture; and about the Chinese zodiac and Chinese New Year. * Students write an acrostic poem about China; write answers to questions about information paragraphs they read; write opinion paragrap
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4th - 8th
#2 - Aventure de simulation hors du monde - Grade 6e, 7e, 8e année
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Middle School - 3 Unit Program*** Donnez à vos élèves les moyens de devenir des visionnaires ! Highlight this school year by taking your students to exoplanet Kepler452b! Kepler's STARS is a compelling, timely, detailed three-unit simulation adventure with real life application. It is designed to initiate conversations on relevant global topics such as national identity, the plight of displaced persons, and climate change. Kepler's Stars fuses intrigue, drama and
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-3
#2 - Out-Of-This-World Simulation Adventure - Grade 6, 7, 8
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Middle School - 3 Unit Program*** Empower your students to become visionaries! Highlight this school year by taking your students to exoplanet Kepler452b! Kepler's STARS is a compelling, timely, detailed three-unit simulation adventure with real life application. It is designed to initiate conversations on relevant global topics such as national identity, the plight of displaced persons, and climate change. Kepler's Stars fuses intrigue, drama and discovery to unde
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-4
Investigating the First Thanksgiving
UPDATE: Unfortunately, I do need to update this activity. I have just discovered that Plimoth's You Are The Historian WebQuest has been updated, and the content does appear to have changed.This interactive scavenger hunt activity aligns with the Plimoth Plantation site, https://www.plimoth.org/learn/just-kids/thanksgiving-interactive-you-are-historian, and allows students to explore the site independently or with a partner, answering the questions as they find answers.In order to encourage stude
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6th - 11th, Staff
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Hola, Flamenco – An Introduction to Spain's National Art
History, Music, Dance, Cultural Studies and adventure come together in a high-spirited, melodious romp through the rolling hills of Andalusia – all filmed in gorgeous high definition 1080p. Welcome to the next generation of educational movie!‘Hola, Flamenco’ is a historically-themed documentary short dedicated to Spain’s UNESCO-recognized national art. Featuring performances, demonstrations and interviews with some of Flamenco’s most renowned and charismatic figures, it provides a striking, vibr
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Chinese New Year/Lunar New Year/Tết Zodiac Story Readers' Theatre
There is a main lesson, and a low prep creative bonus crafts lesson if you don't want the fun to end. This classic Lunar New Year Readers Theatre Lesson retells the legend of "The Race for the Zodiac." It's an engaging yet simple mini-series of 1-2 lessons that will introduce middle grade students to an ancient cultural legend that is beloved by many in China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, and beyond."The Race for the Zodiac" story tells of how certain animals were chosen to represent the zo
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Indigenous People's Day
Please remember that this is a simplified version of history which was created to bring light to the negative experiences that Native and Indigenous folks faced when Christopher Columbus was discovered by Natives (yes, you read that right).This presentation would be GREAT for grades K-3 but could be a great starting point or outline for older grades as well.The presentation includes information about Indigenous People's Day, why changing from Christopher Columbus Day to Indigenous People's Day h
Grades:
K - 8th
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Hola, Flamenco (Documentary)
History, Music, Dance, Cultural Studies and adventure come together in a high-spirited, melodious romp through the rolling hills of Andalusia – all filmed in gorgeous high definition 1080p. Welcome to the next generation of educational movie!‘Hola, Flamenco’ is a historically-themed documentary short dedicated to Spain’s UNESCO-recognized national art. Featuring performances, demonstrations and interviews with some of Flamenco’s most renowned and charismatic figures, it provides a striking, vibr
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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