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Animals in Japan

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students compare and contrast common animals children love and have as pets in Japan and America in this early elementary lesson. The culminating project is an original work of art by each student depicting an animal of their choice.
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Haiku

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students work collaboratively to create a class Haiku and illustrate the poem individually in this elementary school lesson. The lesson includes five possible enrichment activities.
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South Korea

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use primary and secondary resources in order to investigate the culture of South Korea. They use guiding questions that progressively lead them to higher order thinking to make connections from the information to how people live.
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A New Flag for Europe

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students survey flags of Europe. Students read news stories dealing with the European Union. They discuss the importance of symbolism and identity. Students design one flag to represent all members of the European Union.
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Culture in Atlantic Canada

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders discuss the aspects of culture and what makes them unique. In small groups, 9th graders use digital cameras to take photos. Groups use their pictures to create a PowerPoint presentation storyboard of their culture.
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Biodiversity Bird Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the influence of biodiversity on human culture through the use of birds. They brainstorm words that come to mind when they think of human cultures. They describe ways that human culture and biodiversity are linked.
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The Seasonal Round and The Cycle of Life

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders recognize moments of importance in people's lives and asks them to find meaning in the stages of their own and other's lives. They are taught that all cultures have rites of passage for similar stages in the cycle of life.
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Zoology Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this science worksheet, middle schoolers look for the words that are related to the concept of zoology that is reviewed in the sheet. They also acquire new vocabulary.
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Christmas: Conversation

For Students 7th - 8th
In this Christmas conversation instructional activity, students read and discuss fourteen key questions regarding Christmas and past Christmas celebrations. The conversation starters could also be used as writing prompts.
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Gimme a Clue Worksheet

For Students 10th - 11th
In this domestic skills essay worksheet, students determine their understanding of key terms associated with domestic activities. They are challenged due to the fill in the blank format of the essay.
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Konnichiwa! Welcome to Japan!

For Teachers 6th
Students study feudal Japan, the islands of the country, and its religions. In this history of Japan lesson, students complete a 9 lesson unit about Japan, its history, its feudalism, its islands, and its religions.
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Plant a Seed

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students complete a seed and plant growth activity. In this plant growth lesson, students read about Lady Bird Johnson and then answer questions about her role in the beautification and the environment. Students participate in a seed...
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The Young Virginia Gardener: Container Gardening-The Old English Tea Garden

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this gardening instructional activity, students read about the custom of tea drinking and how to brew tea using herbs grown in a container garden. Students answer 2 related questions.
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Breaking News English: Susan Boyle to Star in Japanese Show

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English instructional activity, students read "Susan Boyle to Star in Japanese Show," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the...
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Homeschooling Chronicles - Teaching a Foreign Language

For Teachers All
Foreign languages can enrich curriculum. Learning another language help students practice grammar skills and broaden their horizons.
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Atomic Time Lines

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students understand the evolution of the atomic model from Ancient Greece to the present. They then choose one of the options as a project using class time to do research and to be creative.
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Pbs Learning Media: Pre K 12 Resources for New School Routines: Family Traditions Bingo: Pre K and K

For Students Pre-K - K
These weekly activities are cross-curricular but emphasize Social-Emotional Learning, Math, and Literacy development. This week, we are learning about how sharing our family traditions helps us to respect and contribute to the diversity...
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Pbs Learning Media: Summer Camp: Fill Each Day With Possibilities! Making Family Traditions Packet: Pre K and K

For Students Pre-K - K
Use these family traditions-themed activity sheets to allow children to choose their own learning adventures.
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Read Write Think: My Family Traditions a Class Book and a Potluck Lunch

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Contains plans for eleven lessons that teach about family traditions and diversity using the book "Family Pictures/Cuadros de Familia" by Carmen Lomas Garza. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links...
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Uen: Lesson Plan: Celebrating Family Traditions

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This lesson helps students explore the traditions that their families have. Students discuss that there are many types of families, complete questionnaires about their families' traditions with a parent or guardian, and create a family...
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Uen: Family Cultural Traditions

For Teachers 2nd
In this lesson, 2nd graders will identify family traditions.
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Alex: Traditions at Home and Around the World

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Each student will research his/her own family traditions and report findings to the class using presentation software. In partner groups, students will select a country to research. Their research will focus on traditions of a chosen...
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Uen: Lesson Plan: Patricia Polacco's Family Stories

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Lesson that helps students understand that families have both differences and similarities and reinforces the concept that family traditions are part of a student's heritage. Students discuss stories by Patricia Polacco and make...
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Uen: Lesson Plan: Crayon Box: Family Diversity

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Lesson that helps reinforce the idea that families are diverse and have many different types of traditions. Students discuss The Crayon Box That Talked by Shane DeRolf, talk about their family traditions, and draw and write about their...

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