Students explore world traditions by utilizing computer programs. In this Internet research instructional activity, students utilize the TechnoCelebrate digital database to locate information regarding cultural celebrations. Students...

Young scholars complete activities to explore family folklore. In this folklore lesson, students define in writing family folklore, identify aspects of family folklife through discussions of their own traditions. Young scholars identify...

Pupils examine non-traditional careers by gender.  In this guidance lesson, students discover career options are not limited by gender.  Pupils identify a career of interest to them and illustrate themselves.

Students explore names, characteristics and traditions of the seasons and observe weather changes throughout the year.

Learners explore the culture of Japan be creating a traditional Japanese game called Karuta. They conduct research in order to find the rules for the game and to make cultural connections. The content of the game is modified according to...

Students investigate the significance of the Powwow to the Native Americans. They write a story about a special tradition or custom from their own family, play Native American children's games, prepare Indian fry bread, and participate...

Students explore various faith traditions. For this religious tolerance lesson, students compare and contrast faiths, rituals, and traditions. Students discuss what attracts people to certain faith traditions.

Young scholars discuss gender bias and non-traditional career areas as they relate to governmental appointed positions. The participate in a simulation in which they apply for and decide who would get traditionally male positions in the...

Fourth graders are introduced to the concept of the seasonal round and how folklife traditions vary from season to season. They begin charting dates of personal interest on seasonal round calendars by starting with birthdays. Students...

In this culture worksheet, students research and analyze grown-up pastimes that stem from traditional, popular, or elite culture by answering 7 short answer questions.

Students examine and interpret possible functions of several traditional cultural objects. In this learning about a culture from objects instructional activity, students identify how environment impacts a culture and the role of animals...

Students explain how tzedakah is performed and what it's purpose is in the Jewish tradition. In this tzedakah lesson plan, students learn about the Jewish traditions and how they are carried out through the commandments. Students write a...

Young scholars examine old sayings. In this interpretation lesson, students read and interpret traditional sayings or proverbs. They discuss how these sayings can help improve their lives, behavior or how they treat others.

Students study African traditional architecture. They examine how African ornaments, wall painting and motifs use geometric shapes to express and explain the culture. They discuss the ornaments and architectural designs in the setting...

Young scholars study different cultures through their masking traditions. They experiment with a variety of mask making media. They explore the elements of 3-D to encourage creativity.

Students explore authentic and 1/2 cadences. They use authentic and 1/2 cadence and perform their works in small groups. Students use technology to notate all compositions. Students discuss the most common progressions in traditional,...

In this Louisiana musical landscape worksheet, students write their Diamante poem that demonstrates the differences between two types of traditional music by following the 7 steps.

Eighth graders create a researched presentation comparing and contrasting holiday celebrations from the period surrounding Charles' Dickens 'A Christmas Carol.' In this Christmas celebrations lesson, 8th graders discuss differences...

Students examine Chinese culture and values. They research the teachings of Confucius, create posters, write short stories, and analyze the history of and present state of gang culture through research, discussion, and writing.

Young scholars create art work that examines the role of craft in our culture. They assess and apply complex image development techniques to create artwork that communicates intentions. They explain why cultures develop various...

In this comparing two characters learning exercise, 6th graders compare Disney's Hercules with the mythical character Heracles. Students write 12 detailed complete sentence answers.

Students investigate the Plateau tribes. In this Native American lesson, students use a political map of Washington state to identify the location of the Plateau tribes. Students brainstorm the needs and wants of the tribes and use an...

Students research their family history through ethnographical study. They locate information through a variety of sources, interview people, write a report and present an oral presentation to the class.

Young scholars identify and interpret what tall tales, urban legends, and cyberlore are and to find them in their own lives. They practice telling and listening to these types of tales and explore why people tell them. Students also...