Intro to Culture Lesson & Cultures Around the World Activities - MS Digital Resources
This Intro to Culture lesson explores cultural traits and the diversity of cultures around the world. The activities are engaging for students, and the guided 5-E format is easy for you to implement! Start with a fun “4 Pics, 1 Word” warm-up activity, followed by an introduction to key vocabulary and concepts. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson for better understanding.
Next, challenge students to complete an “ABCs of Culture” activity that examines various cultural traits. Finally, assess their learning with a “Search & Find” activity, where students watch a video and identify examples of different cultural traits they observe.
The activities can be adapted to any culture and reused throughout the year while studying different places. Both print and interactive digital versions of the materials are included, making it suitable for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is provided!
Includes Microsoft Resources: Digital & Print
- Guided 5-E PowerPoint Lesson
- Fill-in Notes
- 2 Practice Activities
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Reference Guide
5-E Guided Lesson:
- Engage: “4 Pics, 1 Word” Warm-up Activity
- Explore: “Say Something…” Activity
- Explain: Vocabulary & Fill-in Notes
- Elaborate “ABCs of Culture” Activity
- Evaluate: “Search & Find” Cultural Traits Video Activity
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS, and NCSS
Total Pages: 50
Time: 90 Minutes
Grades: 5-12