Instructional Media and Technology Service

Instructional Media and Technology Service

Monthly Curriculum Resources

~ National UNICEF Month – To help children learn about different countries & cultures~

October 2004

Sources Available at Wayne RESA’s Instructional Media and Technology Services:

Please note:

· Items listed in the Duplicating Collection do not circulate. Contact RESA TV at 734-334-1437 to make an appointment to duplicate. Free to those who copy the tapes themselves, $10 per tape if RESA makes the copies.

· Items listed in the Circulating Collection are available to check out. Call the circulation desk at 734-334-1595.

· Items listed in the Reference or Periodical Collection are available to use in the Resource Center only.

China News Stories. (2002). Burlington, VT: NoodleHead Network. One 25 minute video cassette. Introduces students to Chinese culture with eight 3 minute segments, each exploring a different part of Chinese life. Shot and reported by kids on location. Appropriate for grades 4-12. (Duplicating Collection DS706.C55).

Destination. (1996). Washington, D.C.: Peace Corps of the U.S. A series of 20 minute videocassettes highlighting the culture, geography and diversity of various countries. Series includes Sri Lanka, Cameroon, Marshall Islands, Lesotho, and Honduras. (Duplicating Collection – various call numbers).

India News Stories. (2001). Burlington, VT: NoodleHead Network. One 23 minute video cassette. Teaches students about the practices, Gods, and nature of India’s dominant religion Hinduism. Appropriate for grades 4-12. (Duplicating Collection DS407.I65).

Lehman, J. (2000). Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America. Detroit: Gale Group. Essays on approximately 150 culture groups of the U.S. (Reference Collection E184.A1.G14).

Lehman, J. (1999). Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America – Primary Documents. Detroit: Gale Group. Two volumes. Primary documents, including letters, articles, cartoons, photos, and songs, illuminate the experience of culture groups in the U.S. from colonial times to the present. (Reference Collection E184.A1.G15).

Microsoft. (1999). Microsoft Encarta Africana 2000. Two computer discs and one booklet. Multimedia encyclopedia includes text, audio clips, video, maps and photographs. Recommended for all ages. (Circulating Collection DT14.A47).

Russia News Stories. (2002). Burlington, VT: NoodleHead Network. One 25 minute video cassette. Join nine high school students from the United States as they report a kids-eye-view of the daily life, the people and the challenges of Russian culture. Appropriate for grades 4 – 12. (Duplicating Collection DK17.R87).

Upshaw, G. (1999). Culture World. Eugene, OR: Visions Technology in Education. Various computer discs and guides. Students learn about various cultures – versions include Celts, Mayan, Sioux, Japan, Vietnam and Ethiopia. Appropriate for upper elementary and middle school students. (Circulating Collection – LC1099.3C91 – C96).

Video Streaming Resources:

For licensed Wayne County users, these videos are available at http://streaming.resa.net. For additional information, contact Anupam Chugh at 734-334-1500.

How to Study Cultures: How Social Organizations Define a Culture ©1997 United Learning
This lesson explores the influences of various social organizations on members of a culture. Students are presented with numerous examples of social organizations and their purpose within a culture. Includes correlations, teachers’ guides and blackline masters. Grades: 8 - 12 Runtime: 22:06

How to Study Cultures: How Beliefs and Values Define a Culture ©1997 United Learning
The purpose of beliefs and values within a culture is examined in this lesson. An understanding of cultural values is explored through historical footage combined with stunning contemporary images. Includes correlations, teachers’ guides and blackline masters.
Grades: 8 - 12 Runtime: 24:14

How to Study Cultures: How Economic Activities Define a Culture ©1997 United Learning
This lesson provides students with an understanding of how the economic activities of a culture influence other aspects of cultural behavior. Students are shown how cultures use various economic systems to facilitate the trade of goods and services. Includes correlations, teachers’ guides and blackline masters. Grades: 8 - 12 Runtime: 20:21

How to Study Cultures: How Geography Defines a Culture ©1997 United Learning
Students will discover how the geographical elements of topography, climate, and natural resources influence the people of any culture. Students will discover that cultures are adaptable entities which utilize all elements of the world they inhabit. Includes correlations, teachers’ guides and blackline masters.
Grades: 8 - 12 Runtime: 18:25

Culture: What Is It? ©1993    United Learning
Students will see and hear about the similarities and the differences between cultures, how people with similar backgrounds have similar cultural traits, and how these traits are passed from generation to generation. Includes correlations, blackline masters and teachers’ guides. Grades: 5 - 8     Runtime: 13:48
Diversity Elementary: Culture and Ethnicity ©2000    United Learning
Explains that culture is comprised of acquired things like language, religion, marriage, holidays, food and all the things you believe in. Includes correlations, blackline masters and teachers’ guides. Grades: 1 - 4     Runtime: 15:02

Web Resources:

Educator’s Reference Desk – Multicultural Lesson Plans

(Online). Available: http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/Social_Studies/Multicultural_Education (16 September 2004). This page lists several multicultural lesson plans, and indicates the appropriate grade level.

Internet School Library Media Center - Holidays Around the World for K-12

(Online). Available: http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/holidays.htm (22 September 2004). A great web site that lists resources for international holidays.

Lessons Plans Page – Ideas for Teaching About Different Countries and Cultures

(Online). Available: http://www.lessonplanspage.com/SSLAOCICountriesandCulturesIdeas18.htm (16 September 2004). On this page find a list of activities and resources appropriate for grades 1 – 8.

Multicultural Pavilion – Resources and Dialogues for Equity in Education

(Online). Available: http://www.edchange.org/multicultural/index.html (16 September 2004). Find links to research, news, poetry, songs, quotes, and teacher’s corner.

Peace Corps – Lesson Plans: Geography, Culture, Language Arts, and Service

(Online). Available: http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/educators/lessons.html (20 September 2004). This site has online lesson plans, sorted by grade and subject area.

United Nations – Resources for Teaching about the United Nations

(Online). Available: http://www.un.org/Pubs/k12/educate.htm (20 September 2004). At this site users will find resource items to purchase for teaching about the United Nations.

Return to Information Literacy Homepage Return to Monthly Curriculum Resources Page