Around The World

There are many continents

•On these continents there are many

different cultures

Overview• Students will watch all segments about

different cultures, and follow each of them with a group discussion.

• Students will draw pictures individually showing how they celebrate in their home.

• Students will choose a culture based on the segments to learn in depth over one week.

Mexican food, art, dance, and beautiful landscape are only some wonderful aspects of Mexico.

Quinceanera

Cinco de Mayo

Day of The Dead

AfricaThere are many tribes in Africa. Each has their own art language, and food. Some of them even eat bugs!!

Kwanzaa

Ghana’s independence Day

African jewelry

Traditional African clothing

China

China’s unique food, beautiful buildings, and Great Wall are only a few reasons to explore China.

Chinese New Year

Dragon Boat Festival

Lantern Festival

United States

The United States is a “melting pot” of many different cultures.

Quinceanera

Fourth of July

Kwanzaa

Chinese New Year

TEKSSocial Studies, kindergarten.

(11) Culture. The student understands similarities and differences among people. The student in expected to:

(A) identify personal attributes common to all people such as physical characteristics; and

(B) identify differences among

(12) Culture. The student understands how people learn about themselves through family customs and traditions. The student is expected to:

(A) identify family customs and traditions and explain their importance;

(B) compare family customs and traditions; and

(C) describe customs of the local community.

English language Arts and Reading, kindergarten.

(2) Listening/speaking/culture. The student listens and speaks to gain knowledge of his/her own culture, the culture of others, and the common element of cultures. The student is expected to:

(A) connect experiences and ideas with those of others through speaking and listening (K-3); and

(B) compare language and oral traditions (family stories) that reflect customs, regions and cultures (K-3).

(13) Reading/culture. The The student reads or listens to increase knowledge of his/her own culture, the culture of others, and the common elements of cultures. The students is expected to:

(A) connect his/her own experiences with the life experiences, language, customs, and cultures of others (K-3);and

(B) compare experiences of characters across cultures (K-3). Art, Kindergarten

(3) Historical/cultural heritage. The student demonstrates an understanding of art history and culture as records of human achievement. The student is expected to:

(A) identify simple subjects expressed in artworks;

(B) share ideas about personal artworks and the works of others, demonstrating respect for differing opinions; and

(C) relate art to everyday life.

Works Cited

• Www.german-info.com

• www. Skokieculturefestk.org

• www.blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/reference/

• www.ilr.cornell.edu/…/news/Ghanaat50.html

• www.chinadarlings.com/travel

• www.china.org.cn/english/china/131658.htm