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An Introduction to Claude Levi-Strauss’s Structural Anthropology VideoAn Introduction to Claude Levi-Strauss’s Structural Anthropology Video

An Introduction to Claude Levi-Strauss’s Structural Anthropology

3 mins 9th - 12th
CCSS: Adaptable
Claude Levi-Strauss’s Structural Anthropology contends that distance and details separate world cultures—and not much else. High schoolers watch a short explanatory video to learn more about the theory of structuralism, the societial...
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Culture Connect: Experience the Culture of the World UnitCulture Connect: Experience the Culture of the World Unit
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Culture Connect: Experience the Culture of the World

5th - 9th
CCSS: Adaptable
A rich series of activities introduces learners to the concept of culture by closely examining the behaviors, practices, and art of three distinct peoples: the Highland Maya of Guatemala, the Hmong of China and Southeast Asia, and the...
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The Making of the Fittest: Got Lactase? The Co-evolution of Genes and Culture Activities & ProjectThe Making of the Fittest: Got Lactase? The Co-evolution of Genes and Culture Activities & Project
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The Making of the Fittest: Got Lactase? The Co-evolution of Genes and Culture

15 mins 8th - Higher Ed
CCSS: Designed
Got milk? Only two cultures have had it long enough to develop the tolerance of lactose as an adult. Learn how the responsible genes evolved along with the cultures that have been consuming milk. This rich film is supplied with a few...
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What is culture? PresentationWhat is culture? Presentation

What is culture?

7th - 9th
What is culture? Define culture, artifacts, subcultures, and multiculturalism with your class. This presentation provides a definition, example, and image of each facet of culture. 
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Got Lactase? The Co-Evolution of Genes and Culture Lesson PlanGot Lactase? The Co-Evolution of Genes and Culture Lesson Plan
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Got Lactase? The Co-Evolution of Genes and Culture

8th - 12th
Does the human body evolve as quickly as human culture? With a stellar 15-minute video, explore the trait of lactose intolerance. Only about 1/3 of human adults seem to still have the enzyme lactase and therefore, the ability to digest...
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An Introduction to Arjun Appadurai's Modernity at Large VideoAn Introduction to Arjun Appadurai's Modernity at Large Video

An Introduction to Arjun Appadurai's Modernity at Large

4 mins 9th - 12th
CCSS: Adaptable
How does St. Patrick's Day connect to cultural globalization? A video summary of Arjun Appadurai's Modernity at Large, part of the a larger playlist, discusses how new cultures have been created around the globe. Through graphics and...
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Music and the American Identity/American Culture Lesson PlanMusic and the American Identity/American Culture Lesson Plan

Music and the American Identity/American Culture

10th - 12th
CCSS: Designed
Does music unite or divide Americans? How does music reflect and influence American culture? After journaling an initial response to these central questions, groups examine primary source documents, listen and respond to a wide range of...
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Native American Cultures Lesson PlanNative American Cultures Lesson Plan

Native American Cultures

6th - 8th
There is a lot to this Native American exploration plan, delve into it! A WebQuest focuses research with 3 expeditions (printable if resources dictate). Scholars keep track of findings on a KWL chart (consider a more note-taking specific...
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Culture Everywhere Lesson PlanCulture Everywhere Lesson Plan

Culture Everywhere

5th - 8th
Students study their culture while filling in a chart that shows how culture meets basic human needs. They examine the role of archaeologists in studying people from past cultures.
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The Value of Ancient Traditions Lesson PlanThe Value of Ancient Traditions Lesson Plan

The Value of Ancient Traditions

9th - 12th
CCSS: Designed
Imagine having to give up cell phones, computers, and TV? What would be lost? What gained? An examination of the Drokpa, a nomadic people who live in the grasslands of Tibet, provides class members an opportunity to consider how access...
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Climate and Cultures of Africa Lesson PlanClimate and Cultures of Africa Lesson Plan

Climate and Cultures of Africa

7th - 12th
Students gain an understanding of the relationship between climate and culture in the sub- Saharan Africa. Students will complete short exercises pertaining to the various cultures of Africa and the climate in which they live....
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History: An African American Cultural Celebration Lesson PlanHistory: An African American Cultural Celebration Lesson Plan

History: An African American Cultural Celebration

6th - 8th
Students prepare and organize a cultural celebration of African migration and immigration. Working in groups or individually, they research topics and present the information, including dance demonstrations, instrumental or vocal...
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Comparing Modern and Ancient Ideas of Ethnicity and Identity Lesson PlanComparing Modern and Ancient Ideas of Ethnicity and Identity Lesson Plan

Comparing Modern and Ancient Ideas of Ethnicity and Identity

6th - 10th
CCSS: Adaptable
Explore ethnicity and identity with a research and writing assignment. Class members conduct online research, looking in particular at images and carefully noting down their sources on notecards. They read about identity and compose...
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Cultures for Elementary Students Lesson PlanCultures for Elementary Students Lesson Plan

Cultures for Elementary Students

K - 4th
Students research one or more cultures. They determine what aspects of the culture to research based on their interests. They develop a research proposal and share it with the class.
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India: Where Remarkable Differences Are Ordinary Lesson PlanIndia: Where Remarkable Differences Are Ordinary Lesson Plan

India: Where Remarkable Differences Are Ordinary

1st - 6th
Students research India and Indian culture. In this Indian research lesson plan, students research and report on the lives of Indian children. The report will be in the form of a mock interview between a journalist and an Indian child....
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Comparing Cultures Lesson PlanComparing Cultures Lesson Plan

Comparing Cultures

5th - 8th
Students examine the nature of culture, and compare/contrast various cultures and their artifacts and ceremonies. They develop a class list of artifacts, complete a worksheet, and create a poster or diorama describing an object that is...
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True Blue? On Being Australian Activities & ProjectTrue Blue? On Being Australian Activities & Project

True Blue? On Being Australian

11th - 12th
CCSS: Adaptable
Who or what is an Australian? Discover a plethora of student-centered, engaging activity ideas on the question of Australian identity, organized according to five major themes: people, symbols, place, sport, and words.
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Anthropology WebsiteAnthropology Website

Anthropology

9th - 12th
Anthropologists ask the question that everyone wants answered: what does it mean to be human? An online handout provides a brief introduction to the study of anthropology and outlines three common types of anthropology writing...
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Breathing New Life into Old Traditions Lesson PlanBreathing New Life into Old Traditions Lesson Plan

Breathing New Life into Old Traditions

6th - 12th
Learners investigate the role of ceremonies and other traditions of Native American cultures. They research various Native American nations and create posters that visually depict their research.
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Artifacts Lesson PlanArtifacts Lesson Plan

Artifacts

K - 4th
Students examine different artifacts and determine the difference between personal and cultural objects. They collect items from their home of cultural importance as well. They identify all they can from artifacts they are given to analyze.
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African Art: Ntan Drum Lesson PlanAfrican Art: Ntan Drum Lesson Plan

African Art: Ntan Drum

5th - 10th
Students study African history, anthropology and culture using the lens of the art object, Ntan Drum. Lesson and instruction is differentiated for elementary, middle and high school students.
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Ancient Egypt: Stories and Myths Lesson PlanAncient Egypt: Stories and Myths Lesson Plan

Ancient Egypt: Stories and Myths

3rd - 5th
Students examine stories and myths about ancient Egypt through time. They investigate ancient Egyptian culture and belief systems, including the influences of geography on the beliefs and customs of the time.
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Sa Hi Pa Ca (Once Upon a Time): Lesson Plan 2 Lesson PlanSa Hi Pa Ca (Once Upon a Time): Lesson Plan 2 Lesson Plan

Sa Hi Pa Ca (Once Upon a Time): Lesson Plan 2

4th
CCSS: Designed
What tools do archaeologists and anthropologist use to learned about what life was like in the past. After watching West of The West's documentary Once Upon a Time that details how scientists use artifacts to establish a history of the...
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WOMEN IN ANTHROPOLOGY Lesson PlanWOMEN IN ANTHROPOLOGY Lesson Plan

WOMEN IN ANTHROPOLOGY

12th
Twelfth graders explore women (or men if they are underrepresented) who are leaders and achievers in the particular core content curriculum area.  In this Anthropology lesson, 12th graders study the women who have distinguished...
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