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Culture in the cupboard

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A lesson plan for grades 6–7 Social Studies

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Consumer products in many households provide evidence of cultural diffusion. Analyzing the items in cupboards and closets can tell us much about the residents’ cultural heritage and what cultural influences affect their lives. This lesson will help your students identify some new cultural influences and understand more about cultural diffusion.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Social Studies (2003)

Grade 6

  • Goal 13: The learner will describe the historic, economic, and cultural connections among North Carolina, the United States, South America, and Europe.
    • Objective 13.03: Examine the role and importance of foreign-owned businesses and trade between North Carolina and the nations of South America and Europe, and evaluate the effects on local, state, regional, and national economies and cultures.

Grade 7

  • Goal 13: The learner will describe the historic, economic, and cultural connections among North Carolina, the United States, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
    • Objective 13.03: Examine the role and importance of foreign-owned businesses and trade between North Carolina and the nations of Africa, Asia, and Australia, and assess the effects on local, state, regional, and national economies and cultures.