Name of Lesson: All About Culture Prepared By: Lillian McGhee

Grade Level: 2nd Grade Subject: Social Studies

Overview & Purpose- After the lesson, students will understand the elements
that make up culture. They will be able to identify the meaning and purpose of
certain cultural ideas and practices, as well as, compare them to others.
Education Standards Addressed (TEKS)-
(12) Culture. The student understands ethnic
and/or cultural celebrations. The student is
expected to:
(A) identify the significance of various ethnic
and/or cultural celebrations; and
(B) compare ethnic and/or cultural celebrations.

Teacher Guide Student Guide

Lesson Objectives
Information (Brief summary
of the lesson, description)
Students will learn about and After completing the lesson I will be Material Needed-
appreciate elements concerning able to: identify and compare the ● Introduction to
culture and cultural celebrations. various key components associated Culture
They will demonstrate mastery by: with culture. PowerPoint
students will be able to identify and ● Pencil
compare the various celebrations. ● Paper
● “My Flag”
Explain to the students that they will During this time of worksheet
be learning all about culture. Ask introduction/open discussion the ● coloring
them what they might already know. students are expected to: materials
Show the students visuals that are ● My Culture
related to cultural elements that they ● Have well thought out ideas
worksheet
are familiar, through the Power and answers
Point. Explain the importance of ● Identify similarities and
uniquenesses and symbolism behind differences
it. Introduce the words “culture” at a ● Compare and acknowledge
2nd grade level. differences in symbolism
Name of Lesson: All About Culture Prepared By: Lillian McGhee

Activity (Include both Students will fill out the (attached) Guided Practice: students will be Other Resources
guided and individual worksheet. expected to understand the (websites, books, etc.)
practice) assignment based on their peers'
Guided Practice: Create your own answers. While their peers are https://study.com/acade
flag and present it to the class, presenting their flag worksheet my/lesson/culture-definiti
making sure to emphasize the students are expected to be on-lesson-for-kids.html
meaning behind every element. Ask respectful and quiet.
a few students to come to the front
of the class. Have the students
explain their flags and the meaning
behind their designs. Students will
have an open discussion of
similarities and differences.
Individual Practice: students will be
Individual Practice: Students will go expected to follow along as the
back to their desk with coloring worksheet is read aloud.
materials and pencils, along with the
worksheet. Draw or project the
worksheet onto the board and
explain instructions. Let the students
work quietly.

Assessment (describe how Discuss students' worksheets,
students will demonstrate making sure they understand that
mastery) there must be symbolism behind
their flags design. Have students
verbally define culture in their own
words. Afterwards, have the students
compare different cultural elements
through each other's flags.
Students will be able to present their
worksheet to the class describing
their flag and what it means to them.
Be able to define culture and
identify different cultural elements.
Name of Lesson: All About Culture
Summary After the lesson: Students will
understand the basic components of
culture. They will be able to define
and identify cultural celebration
through their peers'. Through open
discussion students will compare
their cultural differences.
Prepared By: Lillian McGhee
During the lesson a lot of students Additional Notes
asked their peers, “Why?” to their
cultural differences. Next time this
lesson is taught, students will have
time to ask their family why they do
certain things. This way the student
can be properly prepared for their
peers' curiosities.