University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Usa Customs and Culture Tips
Comprehensive look at the customs and cultures in the United States. Presented as a resource for ESL students but is an excellent source for any teacher or student.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Family Cultural Traditions
In this activity, 2nd graders will identify family traditions.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Abkhazians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Abkhazians in the Caucasus region. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Rwandans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Rwandans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Hutu
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Hutu of Rwanda and Burundi. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Syrians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Syrians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Traditions: Book of Wisdom Project [Pdf]
This is a one-page PDF outling a Book of Wisdom project which requires students to write two 300-500 word original fables with all of the characteristics of a fable including a moral or lesson. The second part requires students to find...
Other
Why Christmas: Christmas Traditions and Customs: Kwanzaa
Learn all about the holiday of Kwanzaa which celebrates African and African-American culture and history each December.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Rice
Plant profile of rice. Covers history, spiritual, production and trade, traditional medicine, western medicine, food, crafts, cosmetics and other uses.
Smithsonian Institution
Nm Af A: Audible Artworks: Selected African Musical Instruments
Five traditional African musical instruments are highlighted at this Smithsonian site: two types of drums, the thumb piano (mucapata), harp, and whistles. Includes historical facts about the instruments.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Lesson: Exploring Russian Folktales
Expand on your middle schoolers' knowledge of storytelling with this lesson plan on Russian folktales. Provides several links to examples, assessment criteria, and a short list of other sources.
Smithsonian Institution
Tween Tribune: China's Lantern Makers Are Gearing Up for the New Year
Part of the annual celebration of the Chinese New Year is the lantern festival. Tween Tribune tells the story of these traditional symbols of the culture.
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Micmac and Maliseet Storytelling
Micmac and Maliseet culture is preserved through oral history and the tradition of community storytellers. View a sample of storytelling. A great way to introduce students to myths and fables.
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