Geography Cultural Activities

This is a Culture Lesson with 2 Main Parts

1. Elements of Culture Notes

• Culture Quiz about customs and traditions around the world - You can use attached sheet to record answers
• Elements of Culture Notes - Use the attached Graphic Organizer to fill in Elements of Culture

2. Culture Mix and Match

• Use attached Graphic Organizer to analyze images
• View 12 different images of Foreign Culture - Match the Description with the Foreign Culture image
• View 12 different images of American Culture - Match the American Culture image with the related Foreign Culture image
• Write one sentence explaining why each American Culture images matches with the Foreign Culture image

Europe's population has been significantly declining since the 1970s. What does this mean for the citizens of Europe? How will the economy withstand the decline? Students will collaborate as they visit 8 different stations:

Station 1: Demographic History of Europe

Station 2: Population Decline in Europe Chart Reading

Station 3: Why is the Population Declining in Europe

Station 4: Reading a Population Map of Europe

Station 5: Densely Population Countries of Europe

Station 6: Sparsely Populated Countries of Europe

Station 7: Understanding Depopulation

Station 8: Evaluating the Negative and Positive Effects of Population Decline

OBJECTIVES:

• The learner will explore the causes and effects of population decline in Europe.
• The learner will understand how declining fertility rates, increased life expectancy, and migration play a part in population decline.
• The student will examine highly populated and scarcely populated European countries.
• The learner will analyze the population - in maps and charts.

LESSON INCLUDES:

• Detailed Teacher Instructions: Introduction, Procedure, Evaluation, Guiding Questions

• 8 Station Activities

• Student Guide Sheet

• Student Guide Sheet Teacher Key

• Exit Cards and More!

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Kickstart your French 2 classroom with this comprehensive Back to School Bundle! Perfect for the first weeks of school, this bundle has everything you need to review previous knowledge and build new skills for the year—plus, save 20%!

Included in this Bundle:

• Academic Contract and Student Information Sheet: Essential first day of school activity is designed to set clear expectations, promote accountability, and start relationship building!
• Ice Breaker: Fun ice-breaker activity to help students get to know each other
• Cognates: Build on what students already know! Learn about false cognates, morphology and building blocks of language.
• Discussion Topics: 60 seasonal topics to use as bell-ringers, for early finishers or enrichment.
• Ultimate French I Grammar Review: Presentation highlighting more than a dozen concepts including conjugation, negation, sentence structure and more.
• French Review Boardgame Project: Review Grammar, Vocabulary, and Culture from the previous year through an engaging, student-led project.
• Regions of France Virtual Field Trip: Student-led geography project combines research, creativity, presentation skills, and cultural exploration to deep-dive into the birthplace of the French language.
• All About Me Infographic: Students create visual representations of themselves including adjectives, family, hobbies/activities, likes/dislikes, and school subjects.
• School Vocabulary Activities: Vocabulary lesson plan is packed with fun and interactive activities to help students brush up on school subjects and supplies at the start of the year.
• First Quarter Review Packet: Includes reading, writing, speaking and listening activities that cover greetings, numbers, time, date, and weather.

Designed with busy teachers in mind, this bundle provides a variety of resources to make your back-to-school transition smooth and effective. Each activity is crafted to build confidence in your students while fostering a love for the French language and culture to last for years to come!

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Are you a Spanish teacher in a hurry? This Emergency Spanish Sub Plans Mexico Edition book has no-prep activities suitable for all levels of Spanish, includes :

• A Spanish Version of a Map Activity
• An English Version of this same activity
• 5 Spanish Readings
• 2 coloring pages
• Mexico Map Labeling Activity
• 3 Fact Sheet Worksheets for lower levels

Whether you're a full-time teacher looking for a comprehensive sub plan or a substitute teacher in need of emergency lesson plans, this book is an excellent resource that will help your students stay on track and continue their language learning journey.

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Start with the zoomed in image, how quickly can the students identify the famous location? 4 activities included.

Kids will love to learn about China with this collection of puzzles that share facts about the country's wonders and culture! A great addition to use with any Chinese New Year materials or lessons.

• China Two-Page Activity Set – Includes a crossword puzzle with facts about the country and its culture, a match-up puzzle about rare and endangered species in China, a second match-up that highlights historical sites and traditions, and a word search puzzle with amazing inventions that originated in China.

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Are you looking for engaging Day of the Dead activities for kids to celebrate Día de los Muertos for October 31st-November 2nd? Your students can learn will love learning about Dia de los Muertos with many different activities to keep them engaged. You can use these materials as whole group work packet, small group, individual work, or thematic station materials. These activities are mostly no prep and easy to put together.

What's Included:

• Coloring Page
• All about Mexico Page
• World map
• Travel tickets to visit Mexico for Dia de los Muertos
• KWL chart
• Word search
• Word scramble
• Making words
• Game of words
• Acrostic poem
• Syllable sort
• Word sort
• Five senses of Dia de los Muertos
• Holidays of Mexico
• Comprehension passages
• QR code for youtube videos
• Compare & contrast holidays
• Write about Dia de los Muertos
• Color by vowels
• Vocabulary posters
• Vocabulary matching cards (picture, word, definition)
• Vocabulary word template
• I can, has, is worksheet
• picture vocabulary posters
• Tissue paper marigolds
• Sugar skull craft

It is important to teach about different cultures and traditions around the world. Your students will love learning about Dia de los Muertos. Your students can contribute to the understanding of this holiday and find an appreciation for the wonderful traditions found within this holiday.

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This is a bundle of 14 Lessons that introduce various topics of World Cultures. Topics include Types of Maps, Continents and Oceans, 50 States, Government, Economics, Culture, Inventions, and Landmarks.

Our brains get tired! Sometimes, they simply need a quick break!

This geography "This or That" Brain Break may be just what you need.

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Brain breaks can be used as transitions, breaks in the middle of an activity, something to raise or lower the energy of the group, team-building activities, and more! It is helpful to use these before fatigue, boredom, distraction, and inattention set in!

Research has indicated that brain breaks can help improve self-efficiency in the learning process. They also improve short-term memory, self-awareness, and the learners' knowledge.

This can be used and modified for 5th grade through 12th grade depending on your students' learning ability.

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The French-speaking world is so much larger than just France! With this project, your students will research one of 29 francophone countries, create captivating travel videos, present their videos to the class, and vote to select the top 3 tourist destinations. This unique project combines research, creativity, presentation skills, and cultural understanding, offering an interactive and fun learning experience for your students. It's a perfect back to school activity to introduce students to the French-speaking world. Not only will you have busy students for a week while they develop individualized projects, but the grading is made easy too!
Depending on language level, projects can be completed in French or English. Get ready to ignite a passion for French language and culture in your classroom one country at a time!

Key Features of the Project:

1. Real-Life Application: This project taps into the real-life context of travel, allowing students to explore 29 francophone countries and practice language skills in a meaningful way.

2. Research and Inquiry: Students conduct research on a specific country enhancing their critical thinking and information-gathering abilities.

3. Cultural Awareness: The project fosters cultural understanding as students delve into the significance of each country within the rich context of French culture and history.

4. Creative Expression: Students showcase their creativity by producing engaging travel videos, enhancing their communication and storytelling abilities.

5. Collaboration and Peer Learning: Students present their videos to the class, encouraging peer learning, active listening, and cross-cultural appreciation.

6. Competitive Element: The voting aspect adds an element of friendly competition, fueling excitement and motivation in the classroom.

7. Language Proficiency (Optional depending on level): Through script creation, video production, and oral presentations, students sharpen their language skills in writing, speaking, and listening.

Project Includes detailed notes to teacher with implementation schedule, list of 29 countries to assign, project instruction sheet for students, storyboard templates, guided presentation notes with voting sheets for presentations and grading rubric.

Project works well for any level of upper school French (Foundations of French, French Exploratory, Middle School French, French 1, 2, 3, 4, and can even be modified for AP French),

Let's embark on this enriching virtual field trip around the world together!

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Are you looking for engaging Festival of Lights activities for kids to celebrate Diwali. Your students will love learning about Diwali with many different activities to keep them engaged. You can use these materials as whole group work packet, small group, individual work, or thematic station materials. These activities are mostly no prep and easy to put together.

What's Included:

• Coloring Page
• All about India Page
• World map
• Travel tickets to visit India for Diwali
• KWL chart
• Word search
• Word scramble
• Making words
• Game of words
• Acrostic poem
• Syllable sort
• Word sort
• Mehndi art drawing
• Five senses of Diwali
• Holidays of India
• Digging Deeper (Write 3 details)
• Comprehension passages (Diwali, traditional clothing)
• QR codes for Youtube videos
• Compare & contrast holidays
• Write about Diwali
• Color by vowels
• Vocabulary posters
• Vocabulary matching cards (picture, word, definition)
• Vocabulary word template
• I can, has, is worksheet
• picture vocabulary posters
• Making diyas hands-on craft
• Watercolor rangoli art
• Rangoli sheet

It is important to teach about different cultures and traditions around the world. Your students will love learning about Diwali. Your students can contribute to the understanding of this holiday and find an appreciation for the wonderful traditions found within this festival.

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Our brains get tired! Sometimes, they simply need a quick break!

This geography "Interesting Foods Around The World Logic Puzzle" Brain Break may be just what you need.

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Brain breaks can be used as transitions, breaks in the middle of an activity, something to raise or lower the energy of the group, team-building activities, and more! It is helpful to use these before fatigue, boredom, distraction, and inattention set in!

Research has indicated that brain breaks can help improve self-efficiency in the learning process. They also improve short-term memory, self-awareness, and the learners' knowledge.

This can be used and modified for 5th grade through 12th grade depending on your students' learning ability.

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There is so much more to France than Paris! It's time to explore all the regions of France with your students. Your students will research one of 13 administrative regions of France and it's 5 overseas departments, create captivating travel videos, present their videos to the class, and vote to select the top 3 tourist destinations. This unique project combines research, creativity, presentation skills, and cultural understanding, offering an interactive and fun learning experience for your students. And for you? You will have busy students for a week, individualized projects, and easy grading!

Depending on language level, projects can be completed in French or English. Get ready to ignite a passion for French language and culture in your classroom one region at a time!

Key Features of the Project:

1. Real-Life Application: This project taps into the real-life context of travel, allowing students to explore France's varied regions and practice language skills in a meaningful way.
2. Research and Inquiry: Students conduct research on a specific region, enhancing their critical thinking and information-gathering abilities.
3. Cultural Awareness: The project fosters cultural understanding as students delve into the significance of each region within the rich context of French culture and history.
4. Creative Expression: Students showcase their creativity by producing engaging travel videos, enhancing their communication and storytelling abilities.
5. Collaboration and Peer Learning: Students present their videos to the class, encouraging peer learning, active listening, and cross-cultural appreciation.
6. Competitive Element: The voting aspect adds an element of friendly competition, fueling excitement and motivation in the classroom.
7. Language Proficiency (Optional depending on level): Through script creation, video production, and oral presentations, students sharpen their language skills in writing, speaking, and listening.

Project Includes detailed notes to teacher with implementation schedule, list of regions, project instruction sheet for students, storyboard templates, guided presentation notes with voting sheets for presentations and grading rubric.

Project works well for any level of upper school French (Foundations of French, French Exploratory, Middle School French, French 1, 2, 3, 4, and can even be modified for AP French),

Let's embark on this enriching virtual field trip through France together!

MY EXCEPTIONAL COUNTRY REPORT (ALL IN ENGLISH)

A Fun Way to Do a Country Report

It covers many essential key components like:

• Population
• Exports/ Imports:
• Current Leader:
• Quote:
• National Bird:
• Mortality Rate:
• Natality Rate:
• Foods/Dishes:
• Places to visit:
• Flag:
• Weather type:
• Famous Landmarks
• and soooo much more!

Doodles help as a visual and motivate students to fill-out the worksheet!

Are you looking for engaging Festival of Lights activities for kids to celebrate Diwali. Your students will love learning about Diwali with many different activities to keep them engaged. You can use these materials as whole group work packet, small group, individual work, or thematic station materials. These activities are mostly no prep and easy to put together.

What's Included:

• Coloring Page
• All about India Page
• World map
• Travel tickets to visit India for Diwali
• KWL chart
• Word search
• Word scramble
• Making words
• Game of words
• Acrostic poem
• Syllable sort
• Word sort
• Mehndi art drawing
• Five senses of Diwali
• Holidays of India
• Digging Deeper (Write 3 details)
• Comprehension passages (Diwali, traditional clothing)
• QR codes for Youtube videos
• Compare & contrast holidays
• Write about Diwali
• Color by vowels
• Vocabulary posters
• Vocabulary matching cards (picture, word, definition)
• Vocabulary word template
• I can, has, is worksheet
• picture vocabulary posters
• Making diyas hands-on craft
• Watercolor rangoli art
• Rangoli sheet

It is important to teach about different cultures and traditions around the world. Your students will love learning about Diwali. Your students can contribute to the understanding of this holiday and find an appreciation for the wonderful traditions found within this festival.

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Our brains get tired! Sometimes, they simply need a quick break!

This geography "Geography Word Scramble Game" Brain Break may be just what you need.

➡ ➡ Follow our page here for more brain breaks and free resources. ⬅⬅

Brain breaks can be used as transitions, breaks in the middle of an activity, something to raise or lower the energy of the group, team-building activities, and more! It is helpful to use these before fatigue, boredom, distraction, and inattention set in!

Research has indicated that brain breaks can help improve self-efficiency in the learning process. They also improve short-term memory, self-awareness, and the learners' knowledge.

This can be used and modified for 5th grade through 12th grade depending on your students' learning ability.

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One purchase is good for one teacher. If additional teachers would like to use this, please purchase additional licenses.

Get your French 1 classroom off to a great start with this comprehensive Back to School Bundle with THIRTEEN different resources! Perfect for the first weeks of school, this bundle includes everything you need to engage your students and lay a strong foundation for the year ahead - and save 20%!

Included in this Bundle:

• Academic Contract and Student Information Sheet: Essential first day of school activity is designed to set clear expectations, promote accountability, and start relationship building!
• Ice Breaker: Fun ice-breaker activity to help students get to know each other
• Cognates: Build on what students already know! Learn about false cognates, morphology and building blocks of language.
• Greetings and Introductions: Wordsearch and bonus translation chart for common greetings and introductions.
• Discussion Topics: 60 seasonal topics to use as bell-ringers, for early finishers or enrichment.
• Exploring French Influence in American Culture: Gain profound insights into how French language, traditions, and people have woven their presence into modern American life.
• Calendar and Dates: Learn months, seasons and days of the week in a variety of ways that reach every learning style!
• Numbers and Counting: Engaging worksheets and games to practice numbers in French. Also includes partnered speaking activity.
• Francophone Country Virtual Field Trip: Unique student-led geography project combines research, creativity, presentation skills, and cultural exploration.
• French Pronoun: Illustrated notes and 7 different practice sheets to really cement those basics!
• Fall Vocabulary Activities: This seasonal vocabulary lesson plan is packed with fun and interactive activities that will enrich your students' French Autumn vocabulary.
• First Quarter Review Packet: Includes reading, writing, speaking and listening activities that cover greetings, numbers, time, date, and weather.

Designed with busy teachers in mind, this bundle provides a variety of resources to make your back-to-school transition smooth and effective. Each activity is crafted to build confidence in your students while fostering a love for the French language and culture to last for years to come!

Make your French 1, Intro to French, or French Foundations class a success from day one with this essential Back to School Bundle. Ideal for new and experienced teachers alike, these resources will set the stage for an exciting and productive year of learning.

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In our global society, our students need to understand how **cultures are developed **and how they adapt to and adopt practices and beliefs from others through cultural diffusion. As students understand cultures vs subcultures, it will help them navigate and appreciate the diverse world we live in. In this lesson, students will look at "the American culture" vs its subcultures.

Students will enjoy working in **cooperative groups **to create a collage that illustrates various American subcultures. This activity will require them to use **higher-order thinking skills **as they analyze, compare, and evaluate American culture alongside its subcultures.

Additionally, students will complete a short preliminary assignment in which they will interpret a political cartoon. This approach caters to** visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners** in grades 5 through 12, ensuring that even older students will find it engaging!

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Are you looking for an engaging and immersive way to explore francophone cultures without leaving the classroom? Look no further! This 3-pack bundle of of video projects offers thrilling virtual field trips that combine creativity, language learning, and a touch of friendly competition. Includes an additional bonus file!

Includes:

• Discovering Paris- Unveil the magnificence of France's capital! Explore the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral, the vibrant Champs-Élysées, and more renowned landmarks. Students will showcase Paris' cultural treasures in captivating commercials.

• Regions of France- A visual feast of geography! From Normandie's rich history to the breathtaking landscapes of Provence, this project encourages students to discover the unique charm of France's diverse regions.

• Francophone Countries- Embrace global diversity! In this project, students will travel beyond France's borders, exploring the rich cultures of various French-speaking countries worldwide.

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Features:

Friendly Competition: The bundle includes an extra credit element, where students select the top three locations they find most intriguing. This adds a dash of excitement as they advocate for their favorite destinations.

Teacher Savings: By investing in this bundle, you'll not only save money but also empower your students to thrive in their language learning journey.

Multimedia Mastery: Students will unleash their creativity as they curate captivating visuals, engaging soundtracks, and persuasive scripts, making each video a true work of art!

From Classroom to Global Adventure: This bundle brings the world into your classroom, transporting students to iconic sites, beautiful landscapes, and vibrant cultures. It's the perfect blend of education and adventure!

Collaborative Fun: Foster a collaborative spirit as students exchange ideas, collaborate on scripts, and support each other in crafting exceptional travel commercials.

Are you ready to take your students on an unforgettable journey through Francophone cultures? Unlock the gateway to exploration, creativity, and language mastery - Allons-y!

*Projects can be created in either French or English depending on Language level.