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Transect
This activity explores the biodiversity that is alive around our schools and compares this with the biodiversity found in different types of world ecosystems.
6 - 8
9 - 12
Activity
Environment
Science
Life Cycle of a Tree
Act out the life cycle of a tree as a group.
K - 2
Activity
Environment
VIDEO: A day in the life in Armenia
See a day in the beautiful capital city of Yerevan, Armenia.
Armenia
6 - 8
9 - 12
Video
VIDEO: A day in the life in Morocco
Oftentimes women's work is undervalued, but their labor is the lifeblood of families in Morocco.
Morocco
6 - 8
9 - 12
Video
ceviche
Learn how to make ceviche in a few simple steps! Ceviche is a popular Latin American dish made by marinating fish or shellfish with citrus and seasonings.
Ecuador
6 - 8
9 - 12
Video
International Cuisine
Bean stew
Learn how to make feijoada, a stew of beans with sausage and pork. The name feijoada comes from feijão, meaning ‘bean’ in Portuguese.
Mozambique
6 - 8
9 - 12
Video
International Cuisine
6 women sitting around a dinner time
This video explains the Georgian word “supra”, which literally translates to tablecloth, but it is mainly used to refer to feasts, parties, and celebrations.
Georgia
6 - 8
9 - 12
Video
Arts & Music
International Cuisine
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In Cameroon, people live by a saying- "Nous sommes ensemble". It means "We are together".
Cameroon
6 - 8
9 - 12
Video
VIDEO: Joy, highlighting happiness in Cameroon
A typical day in Cameroon is full of joy and happiness.
Cameroon
6 - 8
9 - 12
Video
Arts & Music
Bernice Heiderman Memorial Fund Photo 2
What is joy in Comoros? Most responses are about sharing the simple things, like a smile.
Comoros
6 - 8
9 - 12
Video
VIDEO: Happiness in Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, this is happiness.
Ethiopia
6 - 8
9 - 12
Video
Aparna Jayaraman Lesotho
In Lesotho it may be apparent that there are hardships, however, it is also very apparent how much everyone loves music.
Lesotho
6 - 8
9 - 12
Video
Arts & Music
VIDEO: What does happiness mean in Mongolia?
What is happiness in Mongolia? Watch individuals at the market, in their homes, outside school, and on the street share their response.
Mongolia
Mongolian
6 - 8
9 - 12
Video
Foreign Language
A woman pours terere from a glass pitcher into a glass in Paraguay
Learn about "tereré", a traditional Paraguayan drink that brings joy to the community.
Paraguay
6 - 8
9 - 12
Video
VIDEO: Highlighting happiness in Paraguay
"Alegría Paraguaya" or "Paraguayan Happiness" is a part of the culture of Paraguay.
Paraguay
Spanish
6 - 8
9 - 12
Video
Foreign Language
Fiorella sits with women in bright traditional Peruvian clothing with a small lamb on her lap
What is joy in Peru? A group of high school students answer this question with an inside look at the culture, traditions and day-to-day happenings of life in a small town in the Andes Mountains of Peru.
Peru
Spanish
6 - 8
9 - 12
Video
Foreign Language
VIDEO: Highlighting home in Cambodia
In the Khmer language of Cambodia, everyone addresses each another as family.
Cambodia
Khmer
6 - 8
9 - 12
Video
VIDEO: Highlighting home in Colombia
In Colombia the word "home" can mean many things, among them, respect, love and mutual care.
Colombia
Spanish
6 - 8
9 - 12
Video
Foreign Language
corn on the cob
In Guatemala, home is where the corn grows.
Guatemala
6 - 8
9 - 12
Video
VIDEO: Highlighting home in Guinea
The hardworking women of Guinea show how making a place "home", is the work of heroes.
Guinea
6 - 8
9 - 12
Video
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