Teaching about World Cultures, Traditions, or being a member of a Society? Start with this unit! Topics: What is Culture & Society? Characteristics of a Culture: Food, Language, Beliefs, Traditions, Art & Entertainment, and Advancements. This unit is No-Prep and No-Textbook is needed.
Included: complete lesson plans, a student workbook with informational text, an accompanying interactive flipbook, a PowerPoint for teacher-guided instruction, and an end-of-unit assessment.
The student workbook and PowerPoint presentation are Google 1:1 compatible. Reading and literacy skill building activities are built-in to the student workbook and encouraged throughout the unit. This unit is easy to use with whole-class instruction, independent learners, or as stations.
Benefits:
– No textbook, planning, or additional material is needed!
– Great addition to Elementary Social Studies lessons.
– Student-centered for independent use.
– Allows for differentiated learning while enhancing literacy development.
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INCLUDED:
– A STUDENT WORKBOOK
- Vocabulary List
- A Unit Outline (Table of Contents) with topics and page numbers
- Reading Passages with “Make a Connection” tasks
- Reading Skills activity- Summarize
- Research Option: Pick a Culture!
- Google 1:1 Compatible
LESSON TOPICS:
1- What is Culture & Society?
- Definitions
- “Melting Pot” culture
2- Food:
- Definition, How it connects people in a society
- Global Examples
3- Language:
- Definition, How it connects people in a society
- Global Examples
4- Beliefs:
- Definition, How it connects people in a society
- Global Examples
5- Traditions:
- Definition, How it connects people in a society
- Global Examples
6- Art & Entertainment:
- Definition, How it connects people in a society
- Global Examples
7- Advancements:
- Definition, How it connects people in a society
- Global Examples
– INTERACTIVE FLIPBOOK:
- Student directions
- 7 Flipbook pages that align with each topic
- Can be used by students independently, for homework, or collaborative learning
– POWERPOINT:
- Provides a digital format of the Student Workbook
- Great for teacher-guided instruction and read alouds
- Unit content is not editable, but you can add or delete slides
- Google Slides presentation also included
– TEACHER GUIDE:
- Lesson plans with Student Learning Objectives and Essential Questions
- Answer Keys for Flipbook pages and Test
- Video Suggestions
- Unit preparation checklist
- Common Core Learning Standards Addressed
- Teacher Unit Prep Check List
– TEST:
- 5 multiple choice questions
- 5 True/False statements
- 1 short response question
- Google Forms test
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