5th Grade Culture and Diversity Resources
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LESSON PLANS
The Wampanoag: A Thanksgiving Lesson
What were the origins of the first Thanksgiving? Students will look to the…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Ho! Ho! Ho! The History of Christmas
Christmas has developed into an international holiday celebrated by religious…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCulture and DiversityMulticulturalism -
WORKSHEETS
Cultures Day Project Ideas
Follow these guidelines for conducting a Cultures Day event, where students…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCulture and Diversity -
WORKSHEETS
Thanks Around the World
Teach children how to say "thank you" in many different languages. This…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCulture and Diversity -
ACTIVITIES
Day of the Dead Evaluation Rubric
Use this rubric with the "Mexico's Day of the Dead" lesson plan.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMexican History and Hispanic HeritageCulture and Diversity -
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Sarah Morton's Day, Samuel Eaton's Day, & Tapenum's Day
Explore Colonial Times through literature and corresponding activities and…Subjects:Native AmericansPilgrimsReading Comprehension -
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Wampanoag Thanksgiving -- Answer Key
Use this answer key with the Wampanoag Thanksgiving worksheet. This lesson…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
ACTIVITIES
Wampanoag Thanksgiving Worksheet
This worksheet is to be used in conjunction with the Wampanoag Thanksgiving…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
WORKSHEETS
Celebrate African-American Heritage & Culture
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers books about…Subjects:Culture and DiversitySocial Studies and HistoryMulticulturalism -
WORKSHEETS
Native American Life
Review Native American-related vocabulary words with this fill-in-the-blank…Subjects:VocabularyAmerican History/U.S. HistoryNative-American History (American Indians) -
LESSON PLANS
Native American Music: Call-and-Response
Introduce students to a call-and-response form of Native American song and…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
WORKSHEETS
World Class Recipes
Using this printable, you and your students can prepare and share a variety of…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCulture and DiversityMulticulturalism -
ACTIVITIES
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Island of the Blue Dolphins tells the story of an American Indian girl stranded…Subjects:LiteratureNative-American History (American Indians)Animals (Zoology) -
WORKSHEETS
Prejudice: Balanced or Biased?
Students use their critical thinking skills to consider what constitutes…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCulture and Diversity -
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The Anasazi
Have your students read the history of the Anasazi, a Native American tribe that…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
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Make a God's Eye
This easy and fun craft activity was inspired by Native Americans of the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
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Native American Report
Children create a report about Native American culture, food, and shelter by…Subjects:Native-American History (American Indians)American History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Native American Musical Instruments
In this music activity, students learn about Native American culture and make…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Celebrating Diversity with Art: January-March (3-6)
Browse a printable teacher resource book of activities that focuses on the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCulture and Diversity -
ACTIVITIES
Teaching Native American Music
Use this guide to help you address the issues involved when introducing Native…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
WORKSHEETS
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Enhance understanding and diversity awareness with a teaching guide that offers…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCulture and DiversityMulticulturalism -
DAILY WARM-UPS
The First Americans Reading Warm-Up
This printable warm-up helps students master important reading skills with a…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionNative-American History (American Indians)Archeology -
WORKSHEETS
Make a Button Blanket
One craft unique to the natives of the Northwest Coast is the making of blankets…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
BOOK GUIDES
Seedfolks Teacher's Guide
Examine the themes and characters in Newbery Medalist Paul Fleischman's…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureSocial Studies and HistoryHolocaust