World Cultures
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Follow cultures across time
Bring the world to your classroom with resources that introduce students to the diversity of ancient and modern cultures. Using lesson plans, videos, and other resources, your students can learn to think like an archaeologist and investigate ancient cultures or gain an appreciation for the many communities that live around the world today.
Resource Spotlight: Explore Ancient Cultures
See what life was like thousands of years ago, and learn how people who lived in the past continue to influence our lives.
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Neolithic Village Flyover
Explore a reconstruction of the Neolithic village of Szeghalom, which was located in eastern Hungary. Archaeological findings there signaled a shift from foraging to farming.
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Societies in the Ancient Americas | Exploring the Field Guide
Observe six types of societies that developed in the Americas in response to specific environmental conditions.
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Exploring Language | China Toolkit
Explore the history of writing in China by drawing conclusions about the impact of the written word on human civilizations and how language changes over time.
Exhibition Spotlight: Cyrus Tang Hall of China
Delve into Chinese history and culture while honing critical thinking skills.
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Maps | China Toolkit
Analyze maps to draw conclusions about their purpose, audience, and potential bias.
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Testing the Scholars | China Toolkit
Explore the classical Chinese civil service exam system, compare it to current exam systems, and develop a sense of what it means to be qualified for a role.
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Investigating the Qingming Scroll | China Toolkit
Learn about the contradictions depicted in the Qingming Scroll and compare it with present-day representations of idealized societies.
Acknowledgments
School learning experiences are supported by ITW.
