Standard Course of Study :: Social Studies

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Unraveling a cultural mystery: Nepal: In this lesson, students explore two religious festivals in Nepal through audio recordings and photographs. Students begin with a vague knowledge about the festivals and develop a more thorough understanding as more information is revealed through the course of the lesson. The author recommends incorporating these activities into a larger lesson plan of your design.; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Social Studies); By Kristin Post.

To market, to market: Photograph analysis: In this lesson, students analyze photos of markets from around the world to gain an understanding of the similarities and differences between geographically distant places, to learn about the economic and cultural significance of markets, and to improve visual literacy skills.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Eric Eaton.

Mummy madness: This is a lesson for seventh grade Social Studies students to learn and demonstrate the mummification process used in ancient Egypt.; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies); By Jo Oliver.

Current events in Africa: In this lesson for grade seven, students find two news stories about a current event in Africa: one from an American media source and one from an African media source. Students compare the two to gain an understanding of cultural bias and perspective.; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Social Studies); By Shane Freeman.

Australian travel adventure: Students will learn information about each of Australia's states and territories by researching information from Internet sites. They will then take what they have learned and decorate the outline of a car with symbols and pictures that represent information gained from their research.; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Social Studies); By Courtney Flynt.

The world of Haiku: Students explore the traditions and conventions of haiku, comparing this classic form of Japanese poetry to a related genre of Japanese visual art and composing haiku of their own. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 7 and 9 Visual Arts Education, English Language Arts, and Social Studies); Provided by: National Endowment for the Humanities

What masks reveal: Students explore the cultural significance of masks by investigating the role they play in ceremonies and on special occasions in societies from widely separated regions of the world. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Visual Arts Education, English Language Arts, and Social Studies); Provided by: National Endowment for the Humanities

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 Guidance and Social Studies); Provided by: Kathleen M. Cochran

Religion and spirituality in Nepal: Students contemplate the meaning of a statement regarding Nepalese religion and spirituality and look for evidence of religious customs and “spiritual richness” observed during one American's trek through Nepal. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

Pygmies, pictures, and poetry: In this Xpeditions lesson, students use photos and text on Pygmies of Africa to learn about the culture and lifestyle of these people. They then use this information to create collages and short poems. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 7 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provided by: 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); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

International food court: In this Xpeditions lesson plan, students learn about the characteristics of the world's regions by investigating the types of food that are common in those regions. They'll also conduct research to find out about the climate, landscape, and cultures of... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

Daily life in the Middle East: Students explore Iraq's rich cultural history and read online articles or print publications about daily life in Iraq. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 7, 9, and 11–12 Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic