Family Customs Past and Present: Exploring Cultural Rituals

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Overview

Students analyze primary sources to investigate rituals and customs of various cultures, then interview family members to deepen their understanding of their own cultural celebrations.

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Grade

Elementary, Middle School

Subjects

Civics, Social Studies

Length

270-300 minutes

Topics

culture, family, holidays, identity, rituals

Author

Teaching with the Library of Congress

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