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Cultural symbols and the characteristics of place

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A lesson plan for grades 6–7 Social Studies

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In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore cultures of ancient and modern people as reflected in their cultural symbols. Activities in this lesson engage students in development of visual literacy skills and whole class discussion.

Students will:

  • demonstrate an understanding of cultural symbols by compiling a series of photographs that show buildings, structures, or statues that represent a city, place, or region.

Xpeditions provides detailed directions for completing the lesson, suggestions for assessment and extension activities, discussion questions, and a link to a helpful web resource.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Social Studies (2003)

Grade 6

  • Goal 12: The learner will assess the influence of major religions, ethical beliefs, and values on cultures in South America and Europe.
    • Objective 12.01: Examine the major belief systems in selected regions of South America and Europe, and analyze their impact on cultural values, practices, and institutions.
    • Objective 12.02: Describe the relationship between cultural values of selected societies of South America and Europe and their art, architecture, music and literature, and assess their significance in contemporary culture.
    • Objective 12.03: Identify examples of cultural borrowing, such as language, traditions, and technology, and evaluate their importance in the development of selected societies in South America and Europe.

Grade 7

  • Goal 12: The learner will assess the influence of major religions, ethical beliefs, and values on cultures in Africa, Asia, and Australia.
    • Objective 12.01: Examine the major belief systems in selected regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia, and analyze their impact on cultural values, practices, and institutions.
    • Objective 12.02: Describe the relationship between and cultural values of selected societies of Africa, Asia, and Australia and their art, architecture, music, and literature, and assess their significance in contemporary culture.
    • Objective 12.03: Identify examples of cultural borrowing, such as language, traditions, and technology, and evaluate their importance in the development of selected societies in Africa, Asia, and Australia.