Cultural connections: The tapestry of life
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A lesson plan for grade 2 Social Studies
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In this Xpeditions lesson, students use a variety of media to explore culture as the sum of learned patterns of behavior, institutions, values, and belief systems. Activities in this lesson engage students in discovery learning, involving family in the curriculum, and small collaborative group work.
Students will:
- become intimately familiar with at least one foreign culture and versed in aspects of many others.
Xpeditions provides detailed instructions for completing the lesson, suggestions for assessment and extension activities, and links to helpful web resources.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Social Studies (2003)
Grade 2
- Goal 3: The learner will analyze how individuals, families, and communities are alike and different.
- Objective 3.01: Compare similarities and differences between oneself and others.
- Objective 3.04: Identify multiple roles performed by individuals in their families and communities.
- Objective 3.05: Identify historical figures and events associated with various cultural traditions and holidays celebrated around the world.
- Objective 3.06: Identify individuals of diverse cultures and describe on their contributions to society.
