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 Kiowa and Comanche tribes of the United States.

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social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• This is an excellent cross-curricular unit for combining social studies concepts with visual arts, art history, and crafts

Classroom Considerations

• Pick and choose activities as they may best align with the school year

Pros

• Beautiful photographs and images to support text
• Includes list of extension research activities for discovering another culture through a type of visual or performing art
• Each lesson includes well-designed reading handouts and vocabulary
• Great assignment handout for interviewing someone of another culture

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 WHST.6-8.7 WHST.9-10.7