Culture as Self-Expression
Every November, millions of people celebrate Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. ... in a cornucopia of different ways. Look at the role personal expression plays in shaping culture.
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In this Moveable Museum lesson plan, students look at the similarities and differences in how their classmates celebrate a given holiday. Students then research the variety of traditions and beliefs within the culture they are studying. The 10-page PDF guide has:
- background information
- teacher strategies
- assessment guidelines
- detailed notes about the curriculum standards addressed
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Completion Time
Approximately 1 period
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Topic
Anthropology -
Subtopic
General -
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Curriculum Standards for Social Studies
• Culture• Time, continuity and change• Individual Development and Identity• Individuals, Groups, and Institutions• Power, Authority, and Governance
Grades 5-8:
• Culture• Time, continuity and change• Individual Development and Identity• Individuals, Groups, and Institutions• Power, Authority, and Governance
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Learning Standard
Curriculum Standards for Social Studies
• Culture• Time, continuity and change• Individual Development and Identity• Individuals, Groups, and Institutions• Power, Authority, and Governance
Grades 5-8:
• Culture• Time, continuity and change• Individual Development and Identity• Individuals, Groups, and Institutions• Power, Authority, and Governance
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