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University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Usa Customs and Culture Tips

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Family Cultural Traditions

For Teachers 2nd
In this activity, 2nd graders will identify family traditions.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Abkhazians

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Rwandans

For Students 9th - 10th
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:...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Hutu

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Syrians

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Traditions: Book of Wisdom Project [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Other

Why Christmas: Christmas Traditions and Customs: Kwanzaa

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn all about the holiday of Kwanzaa which celebrates African and African-American culture and history each December.
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Other

Easter Traditions in Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of the Easter traditions in Australia.
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Royal Botanic Gardens

Plant Cultures: Rice

For Students 9th - 10th
Plant profile of rice. Covers history, spiritual, production and trade, traditional medicine, western medicine, food, crafts, cosmetics and other uses.
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Other

Valentines Traditions in Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at some facts about Valentine's Day in Australia.
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Smithsonian Institution

Nm Af A: Audible Artworks: Selected African Musical Instruments

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Visit Ireland: Dance

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of dancing in Ireland.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Lesson: Exploring Russian Folktales

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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.
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Smithsonian Institution

Tween Tribune: China's Lantern Makers Are Gearing Up for the New Year

For Students 3rd - 8th
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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Other

Micmac and Maliseet Storytelling

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Other

Christmas in Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of Christmas in Australia.

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