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Geography cultural activities for Microsoft Word
Compare World Religions Chart --Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism
This is a chart I use with my students to compare five major world religions-- Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. It is meant to have the students learn the basics and be able to know the major aspects of all the religions. I included a blank copy and a completed version. In my social studies textbooks, there is quite a bit of info about each of these religions. This can also be done this as a group jigsaw activity. Feel free to edit it to suits your needs. Let me know if
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5th - 10th
Google Earth Scavenger Hunt
This is a fairly straightforward Scavenger Hunt to use with Google Earth. Students simply type in the coordinates and record their findings. This is a fun thing to do if a student is done with their work early or for a fun Friday activity. This usually takes students about 30 mins to complete. Now comes with key!
If you do not have Google Earth installed, you can now download a free plug-in for Chrome here:
https://www.google.com/earth/explore/products/plugin.html
UPDATE: As Google begins
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6th - 12th
World Geography Demonstration: Cultural Diversity and Wealth Disparity
This engaging lesson on global demographics from Shawneen Morrison gets students out of their seats and moving in order to create a strong visual representation of regional, linguistic, and religious diversity in the world. Then, in the final round of the activity, students receive tokens based on the likelihood that they would have various advantages related to economic opportunity if they lived in any given region. After the tokens are tallied, a box of cookies is distributed to the class in p
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7th - 12th
African Proverbs: Culture of Africa
African tribes developed an extensive collection of oral literature long before Muslim traders brought an emphasis on written records to the region. Even after that point, oral traditions were viewed as the more authentic “African” way and they persisted as the primary method of teaching morality, reasoning, debating skills, community values and African religious values to the young. Proverbs are short sayings designed to impart wisdom. In African culture, knowledge and mastery of proverbs ea
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8th - 12th
African Culture: Music and Dance
This engaging activity will have your students out of their seats as they work together to produce polyrhythmic music and then use two brief video lessons to attempt basic African dance moves. At the end, students watch two brief video clips of African toddlers dancing with the isolated body motions that the class just struggled to imitate. The form and function of music and dance in Africa are completely different from European-based cultures. So, the lesson provides valuable insights into c
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8th - 12th
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End of Year Social Studies Activities
Don't know what to do on those last school days before finals? Here are some fun learning activities for U.S. and World History, and geography classes. There are puzzles, readings, discussion Q&A, maps, word play with foreign script (Greek, Cuneiform, ancient Celtic), etc. There are 30 different activities and ALL answer keys. Check out the Table of Contents in the preview material.
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5th - 12th
Montessori Lower Elementary 3-Year Cultural/Writing Curriculum Outline
This is a three year Lower Elementary cultural curriculum outline based off of the Montessori curriculum. It can be utilized two different ways: You could use each year outline for one grade level per year. This works well if you have a large class and support staff to help with the lessons/follow-up work. Year One = First GradeYear Two = Second GradeYear Three = Third GradeIt can also be done with the whole class as a cycle for each year. I think this works best if you have a small class or you
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1st - 3rd
Ireland St. Patrick's Day Montessori Fact cards
This set of 24 cards is a great tool to have in your St. Patrick's day lesson plan. Filled with educational and fun facts about Ireland, your children re sure to enjoy them. Simple print on cardstock, glue onto green paper and laminate. Hope you enjoy them and please leave feedback. :)
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PreK - 4th
La identidad y diversidad en España | Gráficas interpretativas con preguntas
Great introduction to Spain! I created this product for my unit on Spanish diversity I wanted my students to really see the diversity of the country by using facts and without much guidance from an adult. The charts and graphics cover the following themes:EconomyLanguagesDiversityCultureWeatherGeographyGastronomyAnd more!¡Excelente introducción a España! Creé este producto para una unidad sobre la diversidad española. Quería que mis alumnos vieran realmente la diversidad del país utilizando dato
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Globe Trekker - Ecuador and the Galapagos - viewing guide worksheet
This is a viewing guide activity that I created to accompany the "Ecuador and the Galapagos" video in the popular Globe Trekker series.
It is 2 pages and features 33 questions spanning the duration of the video (approximately 55 minutes). The questions follow the same order as the narrator's commentary, so students can easily follow along. This is a perfect assignment for a sub plan or a rainy day. I have road-tested this activity with my students many times and they have had no trouble li
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9th - 12th
The Hundred-Foot Journey ~ Movie Guide + Word Search + Student Reflection
"Classique ou moderne, il n'y a qu'une seule cuisine. La bonne."Paul Bocuse (French chef ~ 1926 - 2018) 'The Hundred-Foot Journey' reveals what happens when an Indian family opens a restaurant directly across the street - just one hundred feet - from a Michelin one-star restaurant in a charming village in France, things such as . . . Spicy aromas. Culture clashes. Culinary rivalries. . . . and more. There is a dubbed-in-French version on 'The 100-Foot Journey' DVD as well as the original E
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Celebrate Diversity - Where Are We From? Bulletin Board Map/Activity.
Where Are We From?
This fun activity plots locations on a bulletin board map for the whole class to see. It is great for representing cultural diversity in the classroom. Ask students about their culture and ancestors and then plot data for all to see in a unique way. This product includes a material list, directions, tips, and a sample worksheet.
The activity and the corresponding bulletin board decoration can be used in a variety of ways. It can be an opening of the year icebreaker and
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4th - 12th
AP Human Geography - Culture Project
Think about the folk and popular culture traits that exist in your family. Maybe they take form of traditions, food, dance, music, language, stories, or religion! - 5 Paragraph Essay Prompt- Research Skills- Chicago Annotation Practice- Rubric Included
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9th - 12th
Also included in: AP Human Geography Unit 3: Cultural Patterns and Processes Bundle
Culture, Diversity, Equality, Prejudice and Tolerance
This lesson, developed by Shawneen Morrison, is designed to increase student awareness of cultural influences, ethnocentrism, and modern prejudice. The lesson begins with a cultural identity survey. After building a personal cultural profile with the survey, primary source documents are used to illustrate one “scientific” biological justification for discrimination that was commonly accepted through the 19th and early 20th centuries (phrenology). Next, a guided discussion leads students to c
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9th - 12th
Cultural diffusion independent practice worksheet
When describing the concept of cultural diffusion, it can be helpful for students to have tangible examples and clear mental models. The words, graphics, and prompts for explanations help this concept to stick.Your download include a one-page (front and back) worksheet in Word that is completely editable should you want to change the content or formatting.
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5th - 8th
Travel Brochure Template
This travel brochure template can be used for practicing research skills in younger grades (2nd or 3rd). Not only can this be used to demonstrate research of far away places via research books or the internet, but can also be used for much simpler, first-hand tasks like researching the library, nurse's office, classroom next door, friend's house etc. This may be a fun activity for the first week back to school. On the template itself, the three blank squares in the top portion and for students t
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1st - 3rd
Early American Trading Systems: A Native American Trading Game
Engage students in a U.S. history and economics lesson through regional trading practices amongst Native American tribes of North America. The simulation is meant to accompany Ch. 1, Sec. 1 of the McDougal Littell text, "The Americas: Reconstruction to the 21st Century." However, it is adaptable for any Native American groups, and therefore adaptable to all grade levels. It is fun and the students really love it!
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6th - 11th
An introduction to Germany Escape Room/ WebQuest
New Digital Version now availableTry it out here:https://view.genial.ly/5f04c16980f7af0d99101585A web-based activity to introduce students to German geography and culture and first German words. Unlike other webquests, students here use internet research to solve puzzles and codes while learning about Germany. It also does not require any printing as all answers are entered and checked in the webpage.Ideal activity at the beginning of a course in German language or European geography or as a fun
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7th - 12th
Also included in: German Escape Rooms
I Am Canadian Assignment
An assignment to complete during your unit on Human Geography and Immigration patterns. The assignment is based on the popular Molson Beer Advertising campaign used in the mid 1990s to promote Canadian Patriotism and the Canadian identity. With Canada's changing demographics, the reality of what it means to be a "real" Canadian is very different from that being portrayed in the advertising campaign. Assignment comes with evaluation rubric.
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8th - 11th
Globe Trekker Puerto Rico viewing guide worksheet
This is a viewing guide activity that I created to accompany the Puerto Rico video in the popular GlobeTrekker series.
It is 2 pages and features 40 questions spanning the duration of the video (approximately 55 minutes). The questions follow the same order as the narrator's commentary, so students can easily follow along. This is a perfect assignment for a sub plan or a rainy day. I have road-tested this activity with my students many times and they have had no trouble listening for the a
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9th - 12th
WISCONSIN FIRST NATIONS Tribal Lands Lesson Packet Social Studies SUB PLAN
This is an instant lesson plan or sub plan with an introduction to current First Nations populations and tribal lands in Wisconsin. Packet includes links to current tribal lands map and fact sheet, ancestral tribal lands, map, and is divided into three sections. Students will first put nations in order by population and area sizes to get familiar with the presences of these First Nations in the state. Next, in small groups, students will prepare presentations on 1-2 nations. They will peer grade
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7th - 11th
Passport Template in Spanish
This is a Spanish language version of a U.S. passport that students can use in going on "trips" around the classroom. Included is a cover page, signature and Spanish translated "We the people" (Declaration of Independence) page, Visas page, and trip information page (you can use it as a customs or immigration sheet students need to fill out.
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5th - 8th
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Vintage Globe Passport [Booklet Template, Editable]
This editable passport booklet can be used with any grade level to record basic facts about countries studied throughout the year. The file is editable, so it can be adjusted for students' country of origin, student details, and country facts required by teacher. Images of a globe that looks like a photo is a space for a student photo or a passport stamp (passport stamps are not included). Pages can be printed double-sided for easy passport compilation. The passport spine is 1/8" thick to allow
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Not Grade Specific
Create Your Own Colony: Colonial America Project
Bring Colonial America to life with this creative and engaging project! Students will have the opportunity to create an original colony. The project offers students the ability to showcase their knowledge of life in colonial America while giving them a creative outlet. This project can be modified to be appropriate for grades 5th-12th.What it includes:-Project guidelines-Student Handout-Grading rubric-Project timeline
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Create Your OWN Colony & Civilization- Jr.H + HS BUNDLE DEAL!
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