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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.

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.

Government "kooshball" debate: Students will be presented with a situation where they will have to list pros and cons of an Islamic government and a democratic government. The students will be assigned one side of the argument and will write statements that support their side to be used in a debate. This lesson should follow a study of Islamic government and culture.; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Social Studies); By Terry Philbeck.

Why civilizations fall: In this lesson, part of a two-lesson series from Science NetLinks, students find out about the social changes that caused the collapse of important ancient civilizations in Central America, Mesopotamia, the southwestern United States, and western Africa. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

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 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 7 Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

Unwrapping mummies: Students become famous archaeologists who specialize in ancient mummies. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

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

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

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

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); Provided by: National Geographic

Cities in Asia: In this Xpeditions lesson, students identify the characteristics of cities and analyze the influence of geography on patterns of urban settlement. They explore the role geography plays in the types of cities that develop. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

Ancient Egypt: Stories and myths: In this Xpeditions lesson, students examine stories and myths about ancient Egypt through time. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3 and 7 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic