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By TxMAP Teacher
This is a Culture Lesson with 2 Main Parts
1. Elements of Culture Notes
2. Culture Mix and Match
Cinco de Mayo Activity Crossword Puzzles for Middle Schoolers
By LessonLink Teacher
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with our students in middle school with these three fun and engaging Cinco de Mayo activity crossword puzzles.
The puzzles are filled with words and phrases related to the history and culture of Cinco de Mayo, making them perfect for teachers looking to add some excitement to their lesson plans.
In addition, these easy-to-use crossword puzzles are a great way to introduce students to Mexican culture and history in a fun and interactive way. This will help you challenge your students to test their knowledge while developing their vocabulary and critical thinking skills.
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FREE Indigenous Animal Craft & Writing Activities | Native American Art Project
By Kimberly
❤️Looking for a creative and culturally appropriate way to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples' Day in your classroom? Your students will love learning about the meaning of bears in Native American cultures, while making a beautiful Pacific Northwest-inspired craft and writing projects!
*This is a sample of the full resource. Get all 27 Indigenous animal crafts HERE!
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✏️Use the teaching materials to educate your students about traditional Pacific Northwest art, and the meaning of bears in Indigenous cultures.
✏️Works great as a social-emotional learning (SEL) activity!
✏️Craft is differentiated! There are several ways to make it including, coloring, drawing, painting, or decorating (cut and paste).
✏️Students can also choose from a variety of writing prompts, and writing project options (dotted vs. single lines etc.)
✏️Use these projects to meaningfully decorate your bulletin board, classroom, or hallway, while displaying your students' creativity!
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⭐️Great for centers (literacy, writing, art, social studies), whole group lessons, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, intervention programs, and more!
⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!
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✅ Includes: (22 pages)
Teaching Materials: (3 pages)
☑ Cultural information guide (2 pages)
☑ Bear meaning (1 page)
Craft Projects: (9 pages)
☑ Craft directions (3 pages)
☑ Craft pieces (3 pages)
☑ Craft example (1 page)
☑ Craft body templates (1 page)
☑ Craft body art pieces (1 page)
Writing Projects: (10 pages)
☑ Informative writing - brainstorming sheet (1 page)
☑ "Bear" tracing - dotted lines (1 page)
☑ "Bear" or trait - blank dotted lines (2 pages)
☑ "Bear" or trait - blank solid lines (2 pages)
☑ "My Animal Symbol" - dotted lines & solid lines (2 pages)
☑ Full blank page - dotted lines & solid lines (2 pages)
✅ Bonus: (24 pages)
☑ What you need to know (1 page)
☑ Table of contents (1 page)
☑ Black and white set (22 pages)
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Mardi Gras digital escape game
By Frenchified
Make learning about Mardi Gras interesting with this no-prep Mardi Gras digital escape game. The game includes access to a website where your students will hunt for the keys to unlock a set of locks. Students will need to read the clues very carefully and watch videos, visit websites, and read texts to find the information they need to win the game. Very easy to use - just send your students to the website and let them work! Students can play individually or in teams.
Mardi Gras is here! Your friend has sent you some beads, but you can't open the box they're in without figuring out the codes to the locks. Learn about Mardi Gras and open the box to get your prize in this Mardi Gras digital escape game. This is a challenging activity that students will need to work together and think critically in order to complete. All readings are in English
Digital escape games are a fun way to start a unit, or to review at the end of a unit. They can also be used to learn about a cultural or historical event. This game will have your students reading carefully and paying attention to the smallest details in order to complete the challenge and unlock the locks.
This item includes:
Your students will enjoy learning without even realizing that they are learning! The challenging game format will get them excited about finding the code to unlock each lock - and the format of the clues for each lock will have them paying close attention - there's no way to solve the puzzles without being 100% focused!
Topics in this game include:
Prep is very easy - you just need to share the website URL with your students. You may want to test the site before you use it, just to make sure nothing is blocked by your district. As some of the clues can be challenging to unlock, you may choose to help your students with the trickier ones. With the teacher guide, you will have the answer key - so you can help guide students towards the correct answer by giving them hints, or if you have limited time, you can adjust the game by reducing the number of locks they need to unlock - just give them the answer(s) to help the activity fit your time constraints.
NEW! Geographical Culture Cube Using the the 5 Geographical Themes
By Geography & Math Made Easy
Need a creative way for your students to demonstrate their learned knowledge?
Have your students create a "Cultural Cube", using the 5 Geographical Themes. The student will be assigned or chose a country to study based on our current studies and will create illustrations for each theme related to their country. To support their findings, they will complete the Think, Pair, & Share handout to use when presenting their cube.
OBJECTIVE:
The Learner will explore the cultural, political, physical, and environmental aspects of a country through the 5 Geographical Themes.
o The Leaner will make connections between relationships and places.
o The Learner will demonstrate his/her understanding of the 5 Geographical Themes through illustration and written explanation.
o The Learner will explain his/her knowledge of the country and themes by presenting his/her final product.
MATERIALS:
o Copies of the Culture Cube preferably on cardstock for sturdiness, if possible. (1 Per Student)
o Copies of the Culture Cube: Think, Pair & Share (1 Per Student)
o Rulers, scissors, glue, colored pencils, crayons, markers, rulers
o Tools for research: Internet, books on countries, magazines, textbooks, etc.
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Francophone Country Winter Holiday INDIVIDUAL French Project
By Churros and Croissants
Tired of the same French Christmas Projects and looking for something a little more inclusive? Most of your students are probably already pretty familiar with how we celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, New Years, and Valentine's Day in the United States. But have they ever heard of La Chandeleur, La Fête des Rois, Jour des Aieux, Carnaval, or dozens of other holidays celebrated throughout the Francophone world from December through February?
This flexible project is a great way to expose your students to a wide variety of cultural traditions and practices in a short amount of time with minimal effort on your part!
Each student will pick a francophone country from a set of preprinted cards, select 2 winter holidays to research, and create a slide presentation to teach the rest of the class what they have learned. Optional graphic organizers are perfect for diverse learners and guided notes keep students engaged and learning during presentations!
Includes:
-Notes to teacher with pacing suggestions
-Detailed Project Directions and Easy grading rubric
-29 Francophone Country cards
-Graphic Organizer
-Presentation Notes
-Materials available in English and French to make this work for all levels!
Perfect for giving yourself a break before Winter Break by letting your students teach each other! This is also a great project for those long, slow winter days that tend to drag in January and February.
Do your students need some teamwork practice? There is an Group Version of this project! Are you looking for both options? These projects are also sold together as the Francophone Country Winter Holiday Project Bundle.
Need other seasonal ideas?
Explore my comprehensive French Noël/Christmas Vocabulary Activities/Practice/Enrichment/Emergency Sub for more vocab fun! With 10 pages of engaging written practice (featuring word searches, short answers, jumbles, and more) there is something for everyone! These activities not only utilize the same core vocabulary here but also introduce 8 additional seasonal words!
Or let them play a little with Noël Vocabulary Dominoes, Noël Vocabulary Cut & Paste Bingo, or Noël Vocabulary Dice.
Looking for something a little more secular? Try my Winter Vocabulary and Emergency Sub Plan. This one is good all season long!
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By Lindsay
Bring authentic Indigenous knowledge into your classroom with this thoughtful, respectful, and engaging literacy and cultural assignment on Anishinaabek Medicine Bags. Perfect for middle or high school classrooms, this activity introduces students to the cultural and spiritual significance of medicine bags in Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) tradition, while encouraging personal reflection and creative expression.
What’s Included:
Learning Goals:
Ideal for:
This resource was created with cultural sensitivity and educational integrity in mind. It encourages students to approach Indigenous traditions with the respect they deserve and deepens their understanding of spiritual and natural connections in Anishinaabe life.
History in A Haiku - World History - Poetry Writing Activity
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Explore the history of the world through the art of haiku with the History in A Haiku Activity! This comprehensive kit is designed to enrich and engage students in their understanding of World History while honing their creative writing skills. With carefully curated historical prompts and a structured writing process, this activity offers a dynamic way to learn about various historical topics and craft expressive haikus.
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Benefits:
Immerse your students in the past, inspire their creativity, cultivate a deeper appreciation for history and language, and bring history to life in your classroom!
Travel Through Time With Our Back Then Versus Now Items Presentation!
By Inspired By MlG
Travel through time with our back then versus now items presentation! Students will compare pictures of items that were used in the past with their modern-day counterparts. Clip art and an answer key are included for easy identification. Perfect for history lessons or just a fun trip down memory lane. Shop now and bring the past to life in your classroom!
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Fall Thanksgiving Writing Prompts
By Beth Hammett
FREE!!! 21 journal prompts and/or discussion starters with Thanksgiving themed prompts and visuals for ELA and history/social studies. .
Numbers Spanish Bingo Game | Bingo de los Números
By Senorita Creativa
Are you looking for a fun and highly engaging game for your Spanish students? Play numbers bingo! All you need is one bingo sheet per student and items to mark their board (such as pieces of paper or beans). You call out terms from the Call List included with the game and your students race to be the first to get a bingo. The Call List includes the numbers in Spanish from 0-39 in number and numeral form. This awesome Bingo game includes all 40 numbers (in number and word form) on 32 different game boards (both color and black-and-white versions are included for each for a total of 128 boards).
This bingo game goes great with my Yo tengo, ¿Quién tiene...? game for numbers.
© 2019 Rachel Bailey (La Señorita Creativa®) All Rights Reserved
40 LÉGENDES DU MONDE : RECHERCHE + PRÉSENTATION ORALE
By French Made Fun!
Plongez vos élèves dans l'exploration fascinante des légendes du monde entier avec ce projet de recherche interactif ! Ce produit pédagogique offre aux étudiants l'opportunité d'étudier des légendes provenant de cultures variées, allant des histoires locales du Québec et des cultures autochtones, jusqu'aux récits d'Afrique, d'Écosse, de Porto Rico, de Nouvelle-Zélande, d'Hawaï, de Russie, et bien plus encore. Les élèves découvriront comment les traditions orales ont traversé le temps et comment elles reflètent les valeurs et les croyances des différentes cultures.
Dans ce document, vous trouverez tout le nécessaire pour démarrer ce projet :
Les enseignants auront également le choix entre deux versions pour que les élèves sélectionnent leur légende :
Echoes of Hope: The Children of Sarajevo - Realistic Fiction
By Mark Holmes
This story is also available as part of an eight story ebook, "Young Voices: Eight Short Stories of Courage & Resilience."
"Echoes of Hope: The Children of Sarajevo" is an inspiring story of resilience and creativity amidst the devastating siege of Sarajevo. A group of children, led by Luka, Maja, Amir, and Zlata, transform a war-ravaged hideout into "The Nook," a sanctuary of learning, art, and music. They preserve the city’s spirit through storytelling, makeshift classes, and concerts, becoming a symbol of hope. Post-siege, "The Nook" evolves into a community center, its mural a poignant reminder of courage. The children, now adults, impart lessons of unity and creativity to future generations, showcasing the enduring power of the human spirit.
There are thought provoking questions (and suggested answers) at the end of the story.
General Learning Objectives for Deep by Design stories:
Understanding Conflict: The material offers insights into the dynamics of territorial conflicts and their ramifications for those caught in the crossfire.
Effects of War or Conflict on Youth: The content underlines the deep-seated impact of hostilities on the mental and physical health of children and adolescents.
Resilience and Hope: Through character experiences, the narrative highlights the human capacity for endurance and the quest for collective healing amidst adversity.
Cultural Insight: The text provides a window into the complexities of a region's culture and the intense obstacles its inhabitants endure.
Human Rights: The narrative serves as a primer for dialogues concerning the safeguarding of civilians and the enforcement of human rights in times of strife.
Peacebuilding: The book promotes an investigation into the adoption of nonviolent strategies for mitigating disputes and fostering reconciliation at the community level.
Las Posadas Digital Reading and Comparing Readings Activity
By ARIANA PEREZ
⭐️Students read a passage and answer comprehension questions. Based on the answers they are able to decode a secret message!
This also includes two different readings about Las Posadas.
Students will then be asked questions that help them compare two readings on the same topic.
➡️In Spanish
Challenge and Engage your students.
Students Read the text.
· Then they answer reading questions.
· If answers to questions are correct the Puzzle shows up in the correct format.
· Then students must decipher the secret word or message.
Miwok Native American Research Reading Passage + Report Booklet- Indigenous
By Veronica Reyes
Explore the rich history and culture of the Miwok people with our comprehensive Research Booklet Template and Informational Reading Passage Bundle. Perfect for elementary and middle school students, this bundle is designed to facilitate an engaging and informative research project and provide differentiated reading materials for various grade levels. Dive into various aspects of Miwok life, from their traditional land to influential figures who have shaped their history.
Features
Title Page: Two title page options are included. One is filled in with "Miwok People" and the other is a blank template for personalization.
Land: A dedicated section with a map highlighting traditional Miwok land. Students can explore and document the geographical aspects of Miwok life.
Homes: Learn about the types of dwellings used by the Miwok, including their construction methods and materials.
Clothing: Discover traditional Miwok clothing, including materials, designs, and cultural significance.
Children: A section focused on the lives of Miwok children, their roles, and daily activities.
Influential Miwok: Highlight and research notable Miwok figures who have made significant contributions to their community and beyond.
About the Author: A space for students to add their own information, reflecting on what they learned during their research.
Informational Reading Passage
Differentiated Levels: Includes two versions of the reading passage, one for elementary students and one for upper grades. Each passage is designed to be engaging and appropriate for the respective reading levels.
Elementary Level: A simplified version of the reading passage, focusing on key facts and basic information about the Miwok people, their land, homes, clothing, children, and influential figures.
Upper Grades Level: A more detailed and complex version of the reading passage, providing in-depth information and encouraging critical thinking about the Miwok culture and history.
Benefits
Engaging Learning: Encourages in-depth research and understanding of Miwok culture and history.
Customizable: The blank templates allow for personalization, making each project unique.
Educational: Provides a structured format for students to document their findings, enhancing their research and writing skills.
Comprehensive: Covers a wide range of topics, offering a holistic view of the Miwok people.
Differentiated Instruction: The reading passages cater to different reading levels, ensuring all students can access and understand the material.
Usage
Ideal for classroom assignments, history projects, or independent study. This bundle can be used in both physical and digital formats, making it versatile for various educational settings.
**Perfect For
**Teachers: Looking for a structured and informative project for their students, with differentiated reading materials.
Students: Interested in Native American history and culture.
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Christmas Coordinate Plane Graphing Picture: Nativity
By Qiang Ma
This Christmas graphic art would be ideal for students that are just beginning with This coordinate system graphic art mystery picture would be ideal for students that are just beginning with graphing coordinates or students that need a little extra practice. It is also a great fun activity and engaging worksheets for Grade 4-11 for Christmas, or any time of the year. Prep free! Differentiated! Independent!
The picture has two different graphing options to easily provide differentiation in your classroom.
- One picture to be graphed in first quadrant with positive whole numbers only only
- One picture to be graphed in all four quadrants with positive and negative whole numbers
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Free French School Lunch Menu #10
By Love Learning Languages - French Resources
Free French School Lunch Menu #10
Have a look at what's on the menu at my kids' school in France. They get cheese every day!! I'll be adding more menus weekly as I receive them. There are so many things a French teacher can do with these in class. Just click here to watch a video in which I'll tell you about some of the ways I like to use these menus with my students.
I have made five extremely versatile no prep printable worksheets available to use along with any and all of these French school lunch menus. Versions 1 - 4 have ten questions each while version 5 has six questions. The questions on these worksheets will have your students learning a lot about cultural differences concerning menu items as well as the amount of time French students get for lunch, why there's no menu for Wednesday, etc.
Your students will find it interesting to see that French kids are offered une entrée, un plat principal, une garniture, un produit laitier, et un dessert every day.
These menus and the accompanying worksheets are also available in my French Food & Drink bundle.
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Multiplication Practice: Scrappy Patchwork Quilt Activity: 2 digits by 1 digit
By The Emergency Sub
Multiplication Two Digits
Scrappy Patchwork Quilts
A scrappy quilt uses a variety of different fabrics that may or may not use a consistent theme. In this new version of cut and paste, students will make a scrappy quilt using a variety of pattern blocks included in the activity. The students must complete a set of questions or activities to know what numbered pattern to use and where it should be placed on their quilt. Each quilt has its own color scheme (color chart) and those are the colors students will need to create a one-of-a-kind scrappy quilt. Each quilt comes with a header, and some have additional activities students must complete to finish their quilts. Each quilt once assembled with header is 11x14 inches (does not include the size if a quilt has an additional activity).
Warm Nights Scrappy Patchwork Quilt: Multiply two digits by one digit.
Students will construct a patchwork quilt after completing the multiplication worksheets (Multiply two digits by one digit)
This activity is a great way to connect art and math together.
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The Tudors: A Fascinating Journey Through History
An Engaging History Ebook for Grades 6–8
Step back in time and discover the exciting world of the Tudors, one of the most dramatic and important periods in British history! This beautifully illustrated and informative ebook is designed especially for middle school learners, combining rich historical content with fun facts, eye-catching images, and student-friendly language.
Students will explore:
From thrilling jousting tournaments to dangerous sea voyages, from Shakespeare’s plays to Tudor fashion, this ebook brings history to life and helps students understand how the Tudors shaped the world we live in today.
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Whether used in class, at home, or for projects, this ebook is the perfect companion for any young historian exploring the world of the Tudors.
By Amber Doughty
Start with the zoomed in image, how quickly can the students identify the famous location? 4 activities included.