Cultures Around Us: Exploring Diversity
Cultures Around Us: Exploring Diversity
Do you know what the word culture means?
Learning Goal
At the end of the lesson you will recognise different cultures, talk simply about cultures, and see ways cultures are similar and different.
What Is a Culture?
Culture means the way people live, their food, music, clothes, family, and traditions.
Why Are Cultures Important?
Cultures make our world interesting and colourful. We learn from each other.
People Come from Different Places
People live in many countries. Each country has its own culture.
My Culture and Your Culture
We all have cultures. Some things may be the same or different.
Family in Cultures
Family is important in every culture, but families can look different.
Food in Cultures
People eat different foods in different countries. What food is special to your family?
Languages
People speak many languages. English is one, but there are many others.
Same and Different
Same
All people eat, have families, and speak a language.
Different
Foods, words, and family traditions can be different.
Celebrations
Different cultures have different celebrations, like birthdays, New Year or family events.
Talking About My Culture
Use simple words to say where you are from, what food you like, and how you celebrate with your family.
Vocabulary: Countries
Learn words: country, flag, people. Example: "I am from Spain."
Vocabulary: Food Words
Learn words: bread, rice, soup. Example: "I eat rice at home."
Vocabulary: Family
Learn words: mother, father, sister, brother. Example: "My family is big."
Where Are You From?
Tell your classmates: "I am from..." and share a favourite thing about your culture.
Compare: Food
Does anyone in your class eat the same food as you? Is anything different?
Compare: Languages
Say "hello" in your language. Listen to your classmates too.
What Did You Learn Today?
Can you tell one thing about your culture, and one thing about another culture?
Working Together
Mix in groups. Share something from your culture. Listen to others.
We All Belong