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Around the world, a multicultural unit: The students will listen to stories from different cultures. They will participate in directed discussion, followed by a related art activity.; Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 English Language Arts, Guidance, Healthful Living, and Social Studies); By Judy Cliver.

Bullfighting in Colombia: In this lesson for grade six, students study the history of bullfighting in Spain and Colombia as an example of how cultural traditions can be transferred from one place to another. Students analyze photographs of bullfighting in Colombia and discuss the cultural tradition of the sport and the controversy surrounding it.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Social Studies); By Eric Eaton.

Ecuador: A study of population: In this lesson, students will create population pyramid graphs and analyze photographs to investigate population in Ecuador. Students will draw on this analysis to make predictions about how population issues will affect Ecuador's future. The lesson plan is designed to be adapted to the study of various countries.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies); By Eric Eaton.

I, the basket: Writing a first-person story as an inanimate object: In this interdisciplinary lesson for grade seven, students explore the first-person point of view through children's literature and images of Nepal. Students exhibit their understanding of first-person narrative by writing a children's story from the perspective of an inanimate object.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 English Language Arts, Information Skills, and Social Studies); By Edie McDowell.

India's path to independence: This interdisciplinary plan includes the study of the effects of imperialism and India's struggle for independence through history texts, literary works, and online resources. Activities include a seminar, research, and a news broadcast. Although this unit is designed for integrated English II and World Civilizations, lessons can be adapted to other class structures.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–10 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Marian Johnson.

Majestic peaks: Mountains of North Carolina and Ecuador: In this lesson, students analyze two photographs: one of the mountains of Ecuador and one of the mountains of Western North Carolina. Students then analyze the two photographs together to gain an understanding of the two regions' similarities and differences.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Eric Eaton.

Motor car and galimoto: An intercultural lesson in pragmatism, creativity, and perseverance: In this lesson for grade three, students read the book Galimoto, about a young boy in Malawi, Africa, and his quest to gather wire in order to make a toy car. Students discuss the literary elements of the book, study the language used, and complete their own quests to gather wire and create their own galimotos.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Visual Arts Education, English Language Arts, and Social Studies); By Edie McDowell.

Multicultural cross-grade level unit plan: This unit of study integrates reading, writing, math, and social studies. It is designed to help first and third grade students relate to other cultures of the world. They will understand and compare the similarities and differences of children, families, and communities in different times and places. They will analyze religious and other cultural traditions. They will apply basic geographic concepts.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1–3 English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies); By Shirley Young.

Picturing Vietnam: This lesson plan is intended to introduce students to Vietnam’s geography, climate, culture, history, natural history, arts, economics, and government. Students will view a collection of documentary photographs and use these for making logical observations, drawing conclusions, and as a basis for creative writing.; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 English Language Arts, Information Skills, and Social Studies); By Edie McDowell.

Spinning spider stories: This interdisciplinary lesson is designed to introduce students to the purpose and process of comparative literature. The literary selections may be altered according to audience and purpose, from grades 5 through 8.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Edie McDowell.

Threads through South America: Weaving in Ecuador: This lesson for grade six takes a look at the weaving and textiles created in the Andes of Ecuador in and near the town of Otavalo. In addition to learning about Ecuadorian weaving, students may also create their own woven artifact.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Visual Arts Education, English Language Arts, and Social Studies); By Eric Eaton.

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.

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Coverdell World Wise Schools: Designed to integrate the experience of Peace Corps volunteers with the study world regions, history, and current events. There are also elements designed to promote service learning. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Peace Corps