Each group will create a culture box which will include an informational text created by the class and based on their research on their chosen country. The culture boxes will be presented to the public. The culture boxes will be set up in each first grade classroom. The school community, parents and other community members will be invited to tour the classrooms to learn about the different cultures in each classroom. After this event, the culture boxes will be displayed in a prominent area (display cases, media center, etc.) to highlight our celebration of the diverse cultures. I would have students who are more advanced in technology complete a SWAY (online presentation platform) to further their skills and make their presentations more interesting.

Each group will create a culture box which will include an informational text created by the class and based on their research on their chosen country. The culture boxes will be presented to the public. The culture boxes will be set up in each first grade classroom. The school community, parents and other community members will be invited to tour the classrooms to learn about the different cultures in each classroom. After this event, the culture boxes will be displayed in a prominent area (display cases, media center, etc.) to highlight our celebration of the diverse cultures.

In this lesson, students will learn about Celia Cruz and the use of objects to discuss people. They will understand how artifacts can help us understand people in the past.

Students will attempt to build a sod house by making choices regarding the construction of their house. Too many wrong answers and the house will collapse! This engaging and lighthearted activity will help students understand the challenges settlers faced while trying to survive on the open prairie.

In this lesson, students learn about how countries all over the world celebrate important events with special rituals and traditions. Then they will use art supplies to represent an event that they are celebrating.

In this lesson, students learn facts about the country of Ireland and its legends.

In this lesson, students are introduced to China and its culture through the exploration of dragons.

In this lesson, students research and find the significance of kites in Chinese culture. They will then use art supplies to create their own kites.

In this lesson, students will research Chinese New Year and create dragon puppets to use in a parade.

Enrich your lessons of North Carolina history and culture by connecting the past to crafts that are easy and fun to make in your classroom. Supply lists and instructions are provided on each page! Make copies as needed for your students and share accompanying histories to add meaning to the activities. This resource's link takes you to a very short form that gives you free downloadable access to the complete PDF book.

In this activity, students learn about their classmates' heritages. They will then use art supplies to make clay tiles that illustrate family traditions. The tiles will be put together to create a quilt.

Students gain an understanding that families have similarities and differences and that members of families share the customs and traditions unique to their family.

Students explore the customs and traditions celebrated in their own homes, as well as interview invited guests to learn about other customs and traditions.

In this lesson, students will discuss Constitution Day and why people need rules. They can also create their own Constitution.

Students will explore a grocery store in search of food traditions brought to America by immigrants.

In these units, students can discover the Spanish and Mexican roots of American cowboy culture in this set of four lessons, divided into grades K–2, 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12. The youngest students look for the Spanish origins of cowboy words (lasso from lazo, for example). Older students do a bit of translation work: they compose a rhyming cowboy ballad based on a Mexican corrido.

Students will identify and share different table manners that are deemed acceptable and appropriate. Students will collaborate and share their own customs and table manners in their families.This lesson was developed by Sandra Bays as part of their completion of the North Carolina Global Educator Digital Badge program. This lesson plan has been vetted at the local and state level for standards alignment, Global Education focus, and content accuracy.            

Students will explore table manners and customs of different cultures. They will then begin to discuss similarities and differences compared to their own customs and table manners.This lesson was developed by Sandra Bays as part of their completion of the North Carolina Global Educator Digital Badge program. This lesson plan has been vetted at the local and state level for standards alignment, Global Education focus, and content accuracy.            

Students learn about table manners and customs of South Korea through a video created by American students currently living in South Korea. Students then compare and contrast with our table manners in the United States.This lesson was developed by Sandra Bays as part of their completion of the North Carolina Global Educator Digital Badge program. This lesson plan has been vetted at the local and state level for standards alignment, Global Education focus, and content accuracy.

After reading about a traditional meal in South Korea, students will have a chance to help prepare Bibimbap, a traditional South Korean meal, and practice eating using the same customs and manners as South Korean families.This lesson was developed by Sandra Bays as part of their completion of the North Carolina Global Educator Digital Badge program. This lesson plan has been vetted at the local and state level for standards alignment, Global Education focus, and content accuracy.