LEARN NC

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 12.02

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.

Resources aligned to this objective

Bullfighting in Colombia
In this lesson for grade six, students study the history of bullfighting in Spain and Colombia as an example of how cultural traditions can be transferred from one place to another. Students analyze photographs of bullfighting in Colombia and discuss the cultural tradition of the sport and the controversy surrounding it.
Format: (grade 6 Social Studies and English Language Arts)
By Eric Eaton.
Threads through South America: Weaving in Ecuador
This lesson for grade six takes a look at the weaving and textiles created in the Andes of Ecuador in and near the town of Otavalo. In addition to learning about Ecuadorian weaving, students may also create their own woven artifact.
Format: (grade 6 Social Studies, English Language Arts, and Visual Arts Education)
By Eric Eaton.

Lesson plans on the web

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
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