https://padlet.com/cma6562/vj6dqces4bjh 3.C.1.1 en-us 2018-03-19 00:51:21 UTC 2018-03-19 04:33:30 UTC hello@padlet.com cma6562 https://padlet.com/cma6562/vj6dqces4bjh/wish/243289980 An easy to read and understand article that can be used for students to reference on their own, or as demonstration for a whole group lesson. This article discusses what culture is, some terms related to culture, and differences and similarities between cultures. This particular article also showcases photographs taken of various cultures. ]]> 2018-03-19 01:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cma6562/vj6dqces4bjh/wish/243289980 cma6562 https://padlet.com/cma6562/vj6dqces4bjh/wish/243290845 The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is a great site to find out about NC's local cultural diversity, This site also is great for information on events and places that help to enhance and build NC's cultural future. Students could be introduced to this site and then reference back to it for further research and to see what culture events strike their interest. ]]> 2018-03-19 01:15:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cma6562/vj6dqces4bjh/wish/243290845 cma6562 https://padlet.com/cma6562/vj6dqces4bjh/wish/243292715 This site includes a video and a series of cultural references and explanations. It is very well organized, easy to read, and contains a great deal of useful information to know and have handy while teaching culture lessons. I love how it also includes external resources to other useful sites, such as The Center for Advance Research on Language Acquisition. ]]> 2018-03-19 01:24:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cma6562/vj6dqces4bjh/wish/243292715 cma6562 https://padlet.com/cma6562/vj6dqces4bjh/wish/243295392 A brief video that explains what culture is and how to teach it. It also discusses the importance of allowing students to research and find out about their own cultural identity, and then to share their gained information through a presentation. ]]> 2018-03-19 01:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cma6562/vj6dqces4bjh/wish/243295392 cma6562 https://padlet.com/cma6562/vj6dqces4bjh/wish/243299931 A great way to gain understanding of different cultures. This article gives tips and suggestions for understanding, respecting, and accepting cultural differences. This information can help encourage and build classroom communities. ]]> 2018-03-19 02:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cma6562/vj6dqces4bjh/wish/243299931 cma6562 https://padlet.com/cma6562/vj6dqces4bjh/wish/243300963 Vocabulary is such an important part of teaching culture. Allowing students to have access to various flashcards, both virtual and printed enables students to develop a clear understanding of words associated to culture. This website does just that. ]]> 2018-03-19 02:07:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cma6562/vj6dqces4bjh/wish/243300963 cma6562 https://padlet.com/cma6562/vj6dqces4bjh/wish/243302573 This site includes a video with various images and information on culture. In the article it also dives deeper into the terms related to culture and briefly discusses culture based on various regions. This is a great site for students to begin comparing their culture with another from a different region. ]]> 2018-03-19 02:17:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cma6562/vj6dqces4bjh/wish/243302573 cma6562 https://padlet.com/cma6562/vj6dqces4bjh/wish/243302992 A great site for students to research and gather facts about the United States. It is also helpful in explaining how this information is gathered and what a census is. ]]> 2018-03-19 02:20:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cma6562/vj6dqces4bjh/wish/243302992 cma6562 https://padlet.com/cma6562/vj6dqces4bjh/wish/243308505 This book is a great way to encourage discussion about diversity. It is an easy way to introduce students to cultural diversity and encourages respect of the vast differences of people who are in our everyday lives. ]]> 2018-03-19 02:56:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cma6562/vj6dqces4bjh/wish/243308505 cma6562 https://padlet.com/cma6562/vj6dqces4bjh/wish/243308930 A great way to introduce a visual organizer for newly gained information.  This article also discusses the benefits of teaching culture through literature. Allowing students to depict a characters cultural identity, allows them to relate it to their own and compare it to other characters. ]]> 2018-03-19 02:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cma6562/vj6dqces4bjh/wish/243308930