Introduce your class to the meaning of culture with this great collection of activities and materials. After reviewing quotes from young adults around the world, learners then construct metaphors describing culture and discuss the concept of intercultural dialogue. 

Concepts

world cultures, cultural awareness, cultural values, cultural traditions, cultural diversity

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Classroom Considerations

• When it is time to approach Resource Sheet 3, include the "youth" perspective to the list of options
• Learners should have background knowledge of the role and function of the UN prior to beginning this worksheet

Pros

• Choose from a selection of four activities 
• All supplemental materials included

Cons

• Some spelling/grammatical errors throughout lesson plan

Common Core

SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a RH.9-10.4 RH.11-12.4