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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

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.

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Creating character: Respect
In this lesson, students explore the concept of "respect" by listening and viewing testimonials from Holocaust survivors. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Guidance, Social Studies, and English Language Arts)
By USC Shoah Foundation Institute.
Provider: USC Shoah Foundation Institute
Creating character: Responsibility
In this lesson, students explore the concept of "responsibility," by watching video archives from the Shoah Foundation Institute, which focuses on Holocaust survivors. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Guidance, Social Studies, and English Language Arts)
By USC Shoah Foundation Institute.
Provider: USC Shoah Foundation Institute
Cultural symbols and the characteristics of place
This Xpeditions lesson explores how the cultures of ancient and modern people are reflected in their cultural symbols. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Social Studies)
Provider: National Geographic
Interpreting the evidence
This lesson, the second of a two-part series from Science NetLinks, offers useful information and activities to help students understand how scientists learn about civilizations that have disappeared. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science and Social Studies)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Religion, culture, and diversity
In this lesson, students explore some of the tensions associated with religious and cultural differences, learn more about various religions and share their own religious traditions. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–7 and 9 Social Studies and Guidance)
By Kathleen M. Cochran.
Provider: PBS
What is Asia?
This Xpeditions lesson introduces students to diversity in Asia. After considering what is meant by the term "Asia," students identify the various regions in Asia and consider factors for determining what is considered a "region". (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies)
Provider: National Geographic