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

Sociology

Goal 2: The learner will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of culture and the role it plays for the individual and for society.

Objective 2.01. Identify and apply the elements of culture.

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We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

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Aligned lesson plans

Resources on the web

Your hometown: A teenage perspective
In this Xpeditions lesson, students create a “teen-friendly” website for their town or redesign their town's website so that it is more interesting to teenagers. This lesson engages students in collaborative group work, online learning, and... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 11–12 Social Studies)
Provided by: National Geographic
Is a smile always just a smile?
In this Xpeditions lesson, students are introduced to many subtle differences in cultures and customs that must be appreciated in order to function socially, academically, and professionally in a multicultural world. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 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