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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.

Resources on the web

Asia for Educators: Features classroom materials and teaching guides on Asia for use by educators and students in world history, culture, geography, art, and literature. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Columbia University

Colonial Williamsburg: This extensive website features access to the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library collections, primary source materials, videos of what life was like in the 18th century in Williamsburg, Va. and much more. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

From Silk to Oil: Cross-Cultural Connections Along the Silk Roads: Developed for high school teachers, this curriculum guide features five sections that explore the geography, ethnic relations and political history, exchange of goods and ideas, religions, and art along the Silk Road. The global studies curriculum begins... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: China Institute

Future State: U.S. Department of State for Youth: This resource is designed to provide teachers and parents with educational resources for the inclusion of current events and world news in the classroom. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Department of State

The Gateway to 21st Century Skills: Quick and easy access to educational resources found on various federal, state, university, non-profit, and commercial Internet sites. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: GEM Exchange

The Living Edens: Explore Anamalai: India's Elephant Mountain; Borneo, Island in the Clouds; Tasmania, Land of the Devils; and many more amazing places! (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: PBS

My Hero: This web site, in English and Spanish, features information about "heroes" around the world. Some of the people are famous and some are everyday people striving to make a difference in other peoples lives and working for important causes around the world.... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: My Hero

Trekking to Timbuktu—student version: In the eight lessons of this EDSITEment curriculum unit, students will learn about the geography of Mali and the cultures and economies along the Niger River, find out about the three kingdoms that evolved in ancient and medieval West Africa, discover how... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Social Studies); Provided by: EDSITEment