In-depth, cross-curricular lesson plans for grades 2 to 6 that expand on a theme covering areas such as English, literacy, reading, spelling, writing, history, geography, math, science, music, art, dance and movement, drama and role play, and teaching values through Circle Time. Material can be adapted to any grade.
In-depth, cross-curricular lesson plans for grades 2 to 6 that expand on a theme covering areas such as English, literacy, reading, spelling, writing, history, geography, math, science, music, art, dance and movement, drama and role play, and teaching values through Circle Time. Material can be adapted to any grade.
A richly illustrated Passport to the World lesson on Italy, including the following aspects:
Flag
Map
Cities
Bodies of Water
Language
Currency
Neighboring countries
Famous people
Foods
Architecture
Animals
Mountain ranges
Transport
This richly illustrated theme consists of six lessons on Chinese New Year and a section on cross-curricular activities and ideas. A summary of the theme’s content can be seen in the index below. The theme is designed for cross-curricular teaching of all subjects--including literacy, reading, writing, spelling, role playing, science, geography, history, art and technology, music, math, dance and movement, and Circle Time. It was written primarily for lower-grade primary-school students, but it can be adapted and enriched for higher grades.
The theme is based on United States grammar and spelling. As teacher, you are free to adapt spelling appropriate for any other curriculum. Some teachers may want to add or subtract material to or from the lessons or use fewer than six lessons. Please feel free to adapt the theme for your environment and location.
Lesson Index
1. Introduction and the Chinese Zodiac
2. Calendars
3. Lantern Festival
4. Customs and Traditions
5. Traditional New Year Foods
6. Fifteen Days Of Celebration
Cross-Curricular Ideas
A richly illustrated Passport to the World lesson on Germany, including the following aspects:
Flag
Map
Cities
Bodies of Water
Language
Currency
Neighboring countries
Famous people
Foods
Architecture
Animals
Mountain ranges
Transport
A richly illustrated Passport to the World lesson on England, including the following aspects:
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Difference between England and UK
Countries in the UK
Map of UK
Cities
Rivers
Language
Currency
Neighboring countries
Famous people
Foods
Architecture
Animals
Mountain ranges
Transport
Three highly illustrated Passport to the World lessons – on Italy, Germany, and England. This set is also available as separate files. Contents of each file are shown below.
Italy:
Flag
Map
Cities
Bodies of Water
Language
Currency
Neighboring countries
Famous people
Foods
Architecture
Animals
Mountain ranges
Transport
Germany:
Flag
Map
Cities
Bodies of Water
Language
Currency
Neighboring countries
Famous people
Foods
Architecture
Animals
Mountain ranges
Transport
England:
Flag
Difference between England and UK
Countries in the UK
Map of UK
Cities
Rivers
Language
Currency
Neighboring countries
Famous people
Foods
Architecture
Animals
Mountain ranges
Transport