Public learning track
Cultural Traditions, Values, and the Environment
4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS
7 lessons
Goal
Explore how cultural values and traditions develop, how perspectives shape everyday experiences, and how different cultures interpret the natural world.
7 lessons
0 of 7 done
- 1How We Learn Our Own CultureUp nextStart
- 2Learning About Other Cultures Through Travel and StudyPremiumNot started yet
- 3Comparing Traditions and Celebrations Across CulturesNot started yet
- 4How Different Cultures Develop Unique ValuesNot started yet
- 5How Cultural Perspectives Shape Daily ExperiencesNot started yet
- 6Cultural Interpretations of Nature and the EnvironmentNot started yet
- 7Evaluating Different Views on Environmental StewardshipNot started yet
Standards Covered
- SS.BH2.b.mWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Model how individuals learn the elements of their culture through interactions with others, and how individuals learn of other cultures through communication, travel, and study.
- SS.BH3Wisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Wisconsin students will assess the role that human behavior and cultures play in the development of social endeavors (Anthropology).
- BH3.aWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Social interactions
- SS.BH3.a.2Wisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Compare a belief in one culture to one in a different culture (e.g., How do people in a different country celebrate their birthdays?).
- SS.BH2.b.4Wisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Give examples of how peoples from different cultures develop different values and ways of interpreting experiences.
- SS.BH2.b.hWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Critique interpretations of how different cultures interact with their environment.
Curriculum Framework
4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS
1
6 lessons
Emotions, Relationships, and Social Choices
Understand how personal emotions, family, friends, and everyday choices shape interpersonal relationships and well-being.
2
8 lessons
Cognition, Environment, and Human Behavior
Examine how learning, biology, habits, and environmental factors interact to shape individual thought and action.
3
7 lessons
Understanding Personal and Cultural Identity
Explore the foundational elements of personal identity, including how family heritage, culture, religion, age, and social background shape who we are.
4
7 lessons
Diversity, Inclusion, and Celebrating Differences
Examine the impacts of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination while learning how to foster inclusive communities and celebrate diverse cultural identities.
5
7 lessons
Cultural Universals and Meeting Basic Needs
Explore how cultures around the world share universal human experiences while meeting essential needs for food, shelter, learning, and family life.
6
7 lessons
Environmental Adaptation and Community Solutions
Analyze how diverse communities adapt to their environments, use traditional knowledge and technology, and solve complex community challenges.
7
6 lessons
Group Dynamics: Why Groups Form, Cooperate, and Clash
Explore why people form communities and examine the cultural, social, and resource-based factors that drive cooperation and conflict among groups.
8
8 lessons
Building Peace: Diplomacy, Institutions, and Conflict Resolution
Examine how treaties, trade, institutions, and peaceful strategies help communities resolve disagreements and foster global cooperation.
9
7 lessons
Understanding Civic Communities and Collaboration
Explore how citizens, organizations, and governments collaborate at school, local, tribal, state, and global levels to address community challenges.
10
7 lessons
Taking Civic Action: Planning and Leading Community Projects
Research community issues, advocate with elected officials, and carry out collaborative service-learning projects from planning through final presentation.
11
7 lessons
Cultural Traditions, Values, and the Environment
Explore how cultural values and traditions develop, how perspectives shape everyday experiences, and how different cultures interpret the natural world.
12
5 lessons
Cross-Cultural Empathy and Global Connections
Develop strategies to overcome cultural bias, understand the role of institutions, and examine how local community actions connect to global systems.
13
11 lessons
Technology, Society, and Cultural Change
Examine how technologies are designed, classified, and used for social purposes, and evaluate their intended and unintended consequences on societies.