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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.

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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

What does a picture tell you about culture?: This lesson examines pictures to create an understanding of cultural landscapes. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 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

Making a mummy the natural way: Students examine the relationship between climate and the mummification process in ancient Egypt and other parts of the world. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 7 English Language Arts and 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

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