Teaching culture

Moving to a foreign country, living with a foreign partner or coming back to your home country after a long period of time, can cause culture shocks. Where do they come from? And what are the strategies to overcome cultural differences? Read this insightful interview with intercultural expert, Wiebke Homborg.

Culture: Culture is the beliefs, customs, arts, etc. of a particular group or society. Culture includes all of the things listed in this picture and how these things vary from place to place. Styles of clothes change because of the weather or because of the religion in certain areas. Celebrations change because of the different holidays people celebrate based on their religious or historic background. The food changes because of what kinds of food are plentiful in that area. (to be…

An image outlining some notable cultural differences between three places. Infographics like this are helpful when it comes to learning about different places and ideas, as it presents an attractive and quick way to keep things in mind. It doesn’t offer in-depth analysis which one should probably get into if they intend to spend time in another nation or communicate with someone from said nation, but quick facts can help avoid intercultural communication conflicts in unexpected situations.

Help your students become global citizens with this lesson that teaches the about culture. Students will explore their culture and the cultures of their classmates in this engaging, hands-on activity.

Use an anchor chart to begin the conversation of what culture is and what it means to your students

What is Culture? Culture consists of material objects, patterns of thinking, feeling, language, beliefs, values, norms, and behaviors passed from one generation to the next Material Culture Nonmaterial Cultures

Customize this child-like cultural diversity worksheet template and start using it in your classes! It's easy with our editor. Then download it for free!

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Have you been looking for ways to incorporate culture into your classroom? Children deserve to be provided with opportunities that highlight the diversity and beauty the world has to offer! Click to check out 10 unique ways your students can be a guest in other cultures. #MulticulturalClassroom #ClassroomCulture #TeachingCulture #ESL #ELL

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