When we meet a new person, we can take guesses about their culture, but we can’t really tell too much until we get to know them. Even when we know someone for a while, we might not under…
Diversity is an amazing thing when you make the time to learn and understand world cultures. Teach kids to appreciate cultural diversity.
There are two broad language families: Indo-European and Uralic. The Indo-European languages are native mainly to Europe. Some languages (English, Spanish, Portugees) spread throughout the world in the colonial era. The Uralic languages are spoken by about 25,000 people, mainly in Northern Eurasia.
Anyone looking to analyze the epic poem "Beowulf" must first understand Bards, paganism, the warrior king culture, and Anglo-Saxon Christianization to form a complete analysis of Beowulf.
This text about the history of clothing is quite difficult and meant for advanced students. There are several discussion topics and a adjective exercise. If you want to revise clothes vocabulary, you can find worksheets here:https://en.islcollective.com/mypage/resources?Tags=fashion&searchworksheet=GO&type=Printables&id=5163 - ESL worksheets
Using My Father's World Exploring Countries & Cultures homeschool curriculum? Get FREE supplemental MFW printables, resources, ideas & more!
In European history, the Middle Ages, or Medieval period, lasted from the 5th to the 15th century. Click for even more facts or download the worksheets.
“The #Pineal Gland represented as a Pinecone is a sacred symbol throughout history and in every culture of the world.”
Explore the most famous rock pile in the history of the world!
The burning of the Library of Alexandria ranks among the worst crimes ever committed against humanity. The loss of scientific understandings in that of physics and medicine, as well as the loss of cultural and historical documentation and knowledge, and much more, is unlike any other event in recorded history. Here are the ideas
Learn about the universal moral principle, from world religions throughout history: The Golden Rule. Find resources and ideas to use with your children.
The Metis people are the founding people of Manitoba, and their culture is a fascinating mix of European and Native traditions - like fiddling and jigging.
The perfect study tool for students in a World History course or for any history buff's collection. A timeline covering the utmost critical points, events, figures, cultural migrations and destructions that led to the formation of the world of today. Part 2 of a series, this guide covers the foundations of European empires through the modern multipolar world.
Learn about the Terracotta Warriors with this fun Terracotta Warriors lesson
The Lewis Model identifies countries as Linear-actives, Multi-actives, and Reactives.
“What’s your favorite color?” It’s one of the most common questions we’ve all been answering since we were kids. And now for many of us as bloggers, choosing colors for our website graphics and post images has become part of daily life. I’m far from a designer, but I’m starting to learn more about color.... Read More
Expert teachers explain how they use the Montessori method, materials, and resources to teach young students about world cultures.
Writing Worksheet – Technology (PDF) Will you read this worksheet on your mobile device? Will you print it out on paper and write in your answers with a dip pen, a crayon or a finger? Will you feed the page into your antique typewriter? Will you use sign language, shorthand or solresol? What a myriad…
The Renaissance was a period of rapid change in Europe between 1300 and 1600 that influenced art, culture, politics and medicine.
With this project, kids learn how this ancient civilization invented a system to grow crops.
Islamic State fighters now appear to have taken control of the historic Syrian city of Palmyra – threatening the destruction of this world heritage site’s priceless architecture and art
America had Al Capone. Sydney had Kate Leigh and Tilly Devine - who *hated* each other.
We're sharing how our family incorporates social-studies subjects into our lives with a look at unschooling history, geography and world cultures.
How does one rise to public office? In part, by flattering the sensibilities of those one seeks to serve. Do you appeal to their higher nature, their sense of civic responsibility and interconnectness?
Based on our experience and culinary travels through Cambodia, here are 10 facts about Cambodian food to prepare your culinary trip.
How to spot Fascism before it’s too late
Our kid-friendly Germany profile page includes a detailed country map, infographic, photo gallery, video, activities, and more!
Explaining the Feudal System can be difficult and, well, futile, if you don’t add some life to it, when teaching kids. I’ll be teaching the second half of Story of the World, Volume 2 …
The ancient history of Poland is more connected with Goths and other local tribes than with the Celts. However, during many excavations archaeologists have discovered links between the modern territory of Poland and old Celtic tribes.
A series of posters about Scotland. The first one deals with official emblems and symbols. - ESL worksheets
