1.   Our Cultural Heritage By examining our own heritage and cultural background, we hope to be more accepting of others and understand our differences. We will also be able to share our own unique backgrounds and special traditions from our culture and heritage.

2.   Exploring Canadian Heritage This lesson introduces students to the online Atlas of Canada as a research tool while investigating information about national parks and world heritage sites. Students will make connections between the ancient cultures that once lived in these areas and their environment.

3.   The Extreme Place Race: A Lesson in Survival By using the thematic maps and features of the online Atlas of Canada in a competitive challenge concept, students will locate and analyze the distinguishing factors of several diverse locations to determine level of difficulty for inhabitance.

4.   Civil Liberties: Expendable or Not During War? As workers sift through the rubble that was the World Trade Center in New York City just weeks ago, many Americans are asking themselves how many personal liberties they are willing to sacrifice to prevent more terrorist attacks.

5.   Changes In Lifestyle Due To Electricity To wait for the sun to rise before you are able to see would be a terrible thing today. The people who discovered fire found out it could light rooms at night. Those who could afford it used candles. Later, a fuel kerosene was used in special lamps. As time passed an illuminating gas provided light in the homes and on the streets.

1.   Design A Culture Design A Culture created by Jodi Patterson GRADE: 6 CRITICAL CHALLENGE: Design a culture based on something that interests you. OVERVIEW: After a thematic unit on world cultures, students will review the elements that make up a culture. Students will then design a culture based on something that interests them (i.e....

2.   Unit Page 2 Lesson Plan 1: Unit Introduction: Vietnamese History and Culture Objectives: The student will: 1. Identify the importance of China, France, Japan, and Ho Chi Minh to Vietnam. 2. Analyze the differences between Vietnam and American culture. Time: 2 Days Teaching Strategy: 1. Motivational Device: Create a concept map on the board by asking students, "What comes to...

3.   BC Education - ASL 5 to 12: Table of Contents ...have viewed this IRP, please take a moment to fill out the User Survey. Table of Contents Preface: Using This Integrated Resource Package Preface Introduction to ASL 5 to 12 Introduction The ASL 5 to 12 Curriculum Grade 5 Communicating Acquiring Information Experiencing Creative Works Understanding Culture and Society Grade 6 Communicating Acquiring Information Experiencing Creative Works Understanding Culture and Society Grade 7 Communicating Acquiring Information Experiencing Creative Works Understanding Culture and Society Grade 8 Communicating Acquiring Information Experiencing Creative Works Unde...

4.   BC Education - Mandarin Chinese 5 to 12: Table of Contents ...se take a moment to fill out the User Survey. Table of Contents Preface: Using This Integrated Resource Package Preface Introduction to Mandarin Chinese 5 to 12 Introduction The Mandarin Chinese 5 to 12 Curriculum Grade 5 Communicating Acquiring Information Experiencing Creative Works Understanding Culture and Society Grade 6 Communicating Acquiring Information Experiencing Creative Works Understanding Culture and Society Grade 7 Communicating Acquiring Information Experiencing Creative Works Understanding Culture and Society Grade 8 Communicating Acquiring Information Experiencing Creative Works Unde...

5.   What Is Culture? - KQED EdNet KQED _ KQED Home Support KQED About KQED Radio TV Programs A-Z Topics KQED Education Educator Resources New Search Network What Is Culture? In this lesson students will do activities which will help them to observe customs and behaviors and develop awareness about the cultural groups they identify with. This includes an activity about observing their classroom culture and an activity to observe their family's culture. PDF DOWNLOAD (PDF...

6.   Native Americans - Beginner Lesson Plans | Eastmanhouse Education ...oft Word Adobe PDF BEGINNER LEVEL LESSON PLAN This lesson plan adheres to New York State Learning Standard 1- History of the United States and New York, Elementary Level, Key Idea 2. Additionally, this lesson plan corresponds with the National Social Studies Curriculum Standards thematic strands of culture, individual development & identity, and individuals, groups & institutions. ANTICIPATORY SET Ask students what ?culture? means. Model the definition by pointing out tangible items that display culture in class. For example: a flag, clothing, language, etc. Explain to students that there are many cul...

7.   Cultures ...Teacher Resources My Classroom 4.3.2 By the end of the fourth grade, students will deliver organized oral presentations using complete sentences, clear enunciation, adequate volume, and eye contact. INTEGRATED DISCIPLINE: Social Studies and Sharing OBJECTIVES: -To be able to gain knowledge of other cultures through research and sharing -To be able to build self-esteem through sharing to class about own culture ASSESSMENT: -Test the students' knowledge of cultures by asking the students to list 2-3 things they learned about each student that presented that day -Ask the students how each culture has con...

8.   Teaching From Objects and Stories navigation bar Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Resources Lesson 3 Eskimo Home Everyday Objects Objectives Describe the pioneering work of researcher Edward W. Nelson. Identify everyday objects that aid in understanding a culture. Materials Copies the Take-Home Page. Pens or pencils. Subjects Social studies, language arts Procedure 1. Tell your students that most of what we know today about traditional Bering Sea Eskimo life is due to the work of one man. Explain that in the late nineteenth century (1878-81) Smithsonian Inst...

9.   Lesson Title: Chopsticks and Chinese food culture Close Lesson Plan Print Lesson Plan You are viewing 6th grade curriculum Lesson Title: Chopsticks and Chinese food culture Goals for lesson To understand why food is very important in a culture, especially an old culture. To learn some of the table manners in China and to be able to understand the underlying values. To learn how to use chopsticks. Standard met in Social Studies curriculum / Concepts and themes Communiti...

10.   Lesson Plan #6 Lesson Plan 6 Kimberly Yeazel March 5, 2001 4^th grade Reinforcing learning of Japanese traditions We will go to this site during our Net Buddy night to reinforce learning of Japanese culture, food and dress after reading Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes. Objectives: Academic:? The students will be able to reinforce learning and explore and learn new information about the Japanese culture.? They will be able to write about some of the similarities and differences between our culture...