Intro to Culture and Cultural Traits 5-E Lesson | World Cultures | Microsoft
This student-favorite lesson explores culture and cultural traits. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun “4 Pics, 1 Word” warm-up activity, then introduce key vocabulary and concepts. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Next, challenge students to complete an “ABC’s of Culture” activity examining cultural traits. Finally, assess learning with a “Search & Find” activity where students watch a video & identify examples of various culture traits they spot. The activities can be adapted to any culture & used multiple times throughout the year as you study different places. Print & interactive, digital versions of the materials are included. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!
Includes Microsoft Resources: Digital & Print
- Guided 5-E PowerPoint Lesson
- Fill-in Notes
- 2 Practice Activities
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Reference Guide
5-E Guided Lesson:
- Engage: “4 Pics, 1 Word” Warm-up Activity
- Explore: “Say Something…” Activity
- Explain: Vocabulary & Fill-in Notes
- Elaborate “ABC’s of Culture” Activity
- Evaluate: “Search & Find” Cultural Traits Video Activity
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS, and NCSS
Total Pages: 50
Time: 90 Minutes
Grades: 5-12