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HRP 32: Cultures

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What It’s Like to Live in Marcos Juarez, Argentina

Joaquin Surbera, a Rotary Youth Exchange student from Argentina, describes life in his hometown of Marcos Juarez, Argentina.

Grades: 3 - 8

Duration: 4:02

What It’s Like to Live in Esine, Italy

Foreign exchange student Giada Pedretti describes what it's like to live in her home town of Esine, Italy.

Grades: 3 - 8

Duration: 4:44

When Did That Happen? Archaeology

Learn about important events and people in the history of archaeology.

Grades: 3 - 8

Duration: 2:00

Celebrating Native American Heritage

Learn how members of Native American tribes sustain unique aspects of their cultures through songs, dances, pow wows and oral history and honor the environment through sustainable agriculture.

Grades: 7 - 12

Duration: 57:03

When Did That Happen? Fossils

Learn about historic events in paleontology and geology.

Grades: 3 - 8

Duration: NaN:NaN

Culture 60: The Most Interesting Countries I’ve Visited

Theresa Carrington, Chief Executive Officer of Ten by Three, shares the two most interesting countries she has had the opportunity to visit in her travels.

Grades: K - 12

Duration: 1:36

My Experience Living In Mali

Amy Morros, Advocacy Chair for the St. Louis Peace Corps Association, describes what it was like to live and work in Mali as a Peace Corps volunteer in the 1990s.

Grades: 3 - 8

Duration: 12:57

The Value of My Year in Brazil

Kristina Coleman, former Rotary Youth Exchange student and now a host Mom, describes her experiences as an exchange student in Brazil and why she still finds it valuable today.

Grades: 3 - 8

Duration: 4:22

What It’s Like to Live in St. Petersburg, Russia

Ekaterina Pozdniakova, a Rotary Youth Exchange student from Russia, describes life in her home town of St. Petersburg, Russia.

Grades: 3 - 8

Duration: 5:16

What Traveling Abroad Has Taught Me

International photojournalist Jessica Ambuehl discusses the value of traveling abroad and lessons learned while doing so.

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 0:40

My Experience in Haiti

International photojournalist Jessica Ambuehl describes her experiences in Haiti and what she learned about the people and cultures there.

Grades: 3 - 8

Duration: 2:01

Culture 46: What Is the Rotary Youth Exchange Program?

Greg Luzecky, Youth Exchange Officer for Rotary International District 6060, describes the Rotary Youth Exchange Program and how students can get involved.

Grades: K - 12

Duration: 1:13

Culture 47: The Purpose of the Rotary Youth Exchange Program

Greg Luzecky, Youth Exchange Officer for Rotary International District 6060, describes the purpose of the Rotary Youth Exchange Program.

Grades: K - 12

Duration: 0:51

Culture 49: Why Become a Rotary Youth Exchange Student?

Hear Rotary Youth Exchange student Britta Glassl share why she believes the experience is invaluable.

Grades: K - 12

Duration: 0:26

Games and Sports in Mongolia

Learn about traditional Mongolian games and sports.

Grades: 3 - 8

Duration: 2:02

What It’s Like to Live in Glumso, Denmark

Alberte Jensen, exchange student from Denmark, describes life in her home town of Glumso.

Grades: 3 - 8

Duration: 5:35

My Experience in Uganda

International photojournalist Jessica Ambuehl describes her experiences in Uganda and what she learned about the people and cultures there.

Grades: 3 - 8

Duration: 2:02

My Experience in India

International photojournalist Jessica Ambuehl describes her experiences in India and what she learned about the people and cultures there.

Grades: 3 - 8

Duration: 3:27

Food in Mongolia

Examples of traditional Mongolian food are featured in this program.

Grades: 3 - 8

Duration: 1:06

What is a Ger (Yurt)?

Zena, a Peace Corps volunteer who lived for two years in Mongolia, describes the purpose and function of the ger, a traditional Mongolian housing structure.

Grades: 3 - 8

Duration: 1:30

Stories of Immigration – From Rwanda, Tanzania and Burundi to America

Hear one man's story about emigrating from Africa to America. Learn about life in his home country, the years he lived in a refugee camp, and how moving to America has changed his life.

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 11:30

The Challenges of Moving from Panama to America

Maria Matias, an American citizen originally from Panama tells about her experiences in moving from her home country to America.

Grades: 3 - 5

Duration: 1:12

Where is That? (Archaeology)

Take a trip around the world to interesting and important archaeological sites.

Grades: 3 - 8

Duration: 3:49

Culture 31: Stories of Immigration – From Switzerland and Bosnia to America

Hear the story of two immigrants, one from Switzerland and one from Bosnia. Learn about life in their home countries, what brought them to America and how moving to America has changed their lives.

Grades: K - 12

Duration: 16:36

Culture 30: Stories of Immigration – From Bosnia to America

Hear one woman's story about emigrating from Bosnia to America. Learn about life in her home country, what brought her to America and how moving to America has changed her life.

Grades: K - 12

Duration: 9:38

Stories of Immigration – From Iraq to America

Hear one man's story about emigrating from Iraq to America. Learn about life in his home country, what brought him to America and how moving to America has changed his life.

Grades: 9 - 12

Duration: 11:45

Stories of Immigration – From Ethiopia to America

Hear one man's story about emigrating from Ethiopia to America. Learn about life in his home country, what brought him to America and how moving to America has changed his life.

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 12:50

Stories of Immigration – From Afghanistan to America

Hear one woman's story about emigrating from Afghanistan to America. Learn about life in her home country, what brought her to America and how moving to America has changed her life.

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 10:35

Culture 26: Stories of Immigration – From Somalia to America

Hear one man's story about emigrating from Somalia to America. Learn about life in his home country, what brought him to America, and how moving to America has changed his life.

Grades: K - 12

Duration: 11:57

Culture 25: Stories of Immigration – From Bosnia to America

Hear one man's story about emigrating from Bosnia to America. Learn about life in his home country, what brought him to America and how moving to America has changed his life.

Grades: K - 12

Duration: 11:27

Culture 24: Stories of Immigration – From Brazil to America

Hear one woman's story about emigrating from Brazil to America. Learn about life in her home country, what brought her to America and how moving to America has changed her life.

Grades: K - 12

Duration: 14:59

The Immigrant Experience – From Russia to America

Hear one man's story about emigrating from Russia to America. Learn about life in his home country, what brought him to America and how moving to America has changed his life.

Grades: 3 - 8

Duration: 15:02

Stories of Immigration – From Somalia to America

Hear one woman's story about emigrating from Somalia to America. Learn about life in her home country, what brought her to America and how moving to America has changed her life.

Grades: 9 - 12

Duration: 14:54

Culture 20: Stories of Immigration – From Puerto Rico to America

Hear one man's story about emigrating from Puerto Rico to America. Learn about life in his home country, what brought him to America and how moving to America has changed his life.

Grades: K - 12

Duration: 14:01

Stories of Immigration – From Bosnia to America

Hear one man's story about emigrating from Bosnia to America. Learn about life in his home country, what brought him to America and how moving to America has changed his life.

Grades: 9 - 12

Duration: 13:55

Culture 18: Stories of Immigration – From the Philippines to America

Hear one woman's story about emigrating from the Philippines to America. Learn about life in her home country, what brought her to America and how moving to America has changed her life.

Grades: K - 12

Duration: 13:58

Culture 17: Stories of Immigration – From Venezuela to America

Hear one man's story about emigrating from Venezuela to America. Learn about life in his home country, what brought him to America and how moving to America has changed his life.

Grades: K - 12

Duration: 12:15

Culture 16: Stories of Immigration – From Russia to America

Hear one man's story about emigrating from Russia to America. Learn about life in his home country, what brought him to America and how moving to America has changed his life.

Grades: K - 12

Duration: 13:43

Culture 15: Stories of Immigration – From Colombia to America

Hear one woman's story about emigrating from Colombia to America. Learn about life in her country and what brought her to America and how moving to America has changed her life.

Grades: K - 12

Duration: 12:35

Stories of Immigration – From South Africa to America

Hear one man's story about emigrating from South Africa to America. Learn about life in his home country, what brought him to America and how moving to America has changed his life.

Grades: 9 - 12

Duration: 13:19

Culture 4: Stories of Immigration from Venezuela, Philippines and South Africa

Immigrants from Venezuela, Philippines and South Africa share the stories of what brought them to America and how it has changed their lives.

Grades: K - 12

Duration: 58:48

Culture 3: Stories of Immigration from South Africa, Colombia and Russia

Immigrants from South Africa, Colombia and Russia share the stories of what brought them to America and how it has changed their lives.

Grades: K - 12

Duration: 56:38

Culture 9: The Gateway City – Passage to Hope

Immigrants from around the world share the stories of what brought them to America and how it has changed their lives.

Grades: K - 12

Duration: 59:00

Culture 8: Passage to Hope – Stories of Immigration Program 2

Immigrants from Ethiopia, Iraq, Kurdistan and Bosnia-Herzegovina share the stories of what brought them to America and how it has changed their lives.

Grades: K - 12

Duration: 58:40

Culture 6: Stories of Immigration from Burundi, Russia and Brazil

Immigrants from Burundi, Russia and Brazil share the stories of what brought them to America and how it has changed their lives.

Grades: K - 12

Duration: 55:56

Culture 5: Stories of Immigration from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Puerto Rico and Somalia

Immigrants from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Puerto Rico and Somalia share the stories of what brought them to America and how it has changed their lives.

Grades: K - 12

Duration: 57:34

Culture 11: Passage to Possibilities – Stories of Immigration to St. Louis

A wide variety of European immigrants came to St. Louis in the mid and later part of the 19th century. Archivists and historians share the stories of these newly arrived immigrants and what their lif...

Grades: K - 12

Duration: 58:31

Culture 13: You Are Here: Old North St. Louis

Take a tour of old north St. Louis, learn its history, meets its people, and find out about its future.

Grades: K - 12

Duration: 29:35

Culture 12: St. Louis: Immigration Destination, Then and Now

Take a journey to the middle of the 19th Century when St. Louis became “The Gateway to the West.” Learn why St. Louis was and continues to be a popular immigration destination

Grades: K - 12

Duration: 79:42

Culture 7: Passage to Hope – Stories of Immigration Program 1

Immigrants from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Somalia and Afghanistan share the stories of what brought them to America and how it has changed their lives.

Grades: K - 12

Duration: 55:24

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: Sustaining Culture, Sustaining Environment 1

Learn how members of Native American tribes sustain unique aspects of their cultures through songs, dances, pow wows and oral history and honor the environment through sustainable agriculture.

Grades: 7 - 12

Duration: 55:02

Student Tools

Student Tool 66: Video Reflection Worksheet

Students can use this activity on their own to share their learning and insights about any video they watch independently, and this Student Tool can also be used in conjunction with Teacher Tool 318: Sharing Your Insights Through A Reflection Worksheet as part of a classroom or homeschool activity. This tool can be used with any video on the Educate.Today website.

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Student Tool 70: Immigration Experiences Activity Student Worksheet for Elementary School

Have students use this worksheet in conjunction with Teacher Tool 365: Immigration Experiences Activity for Elementary School and the videos included in that activity. This activity accompanies the following Educate.Today videos: Culture-14, Culture-15, Culture-16, Culture-17, Culture-18, Culture-20, Culture-23, Culture-24, Culture-27, Culture-29, Culture-31.

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Student Tool 71: Immigration Experiences Activity Student Worksheet for High School

Have students use this worksheet in conjunction with Teacher Tool 366: Immigration Experiences Activity for High School and the videos included in that activity. This activity accompanies the following Educate.Today videos: Culture-14, Culture-15, Culture-16, Culture-17, Culture-18, Culture-20, Culture-23, Culture-24, Culture-27, Culture-29, Culture-31.

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Student Tool 72: Immigration Experiences Activity Student Worksheet for Middle School

Have students use this worksheet in conjunction with Teacher Tool 367: Immigration Experiences Activity for Middle School and the videos included in that activity. This activity accompanies the following Educate.Today videos: Culture-14, Culture-15, Culture-16, Culture-17, Culture-18, Culture-20, Culture-23, Culture-24, Culture-27, Culture-29, Culture-31.

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Student Tool 73: Refugee Immigration Activity Group 1 Worksheet for High School

Have students use this worksheet in conjunction with Teacher Tool 368: Refugee Immigration Activity for High School and the videos included in that activity. This activity accompanies the following Educate.Today videos: Culture-19, Culture-21, Culture-22, Culture-25, Culture-26, Culture-28, Culture-30.

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Student Tool 74: Refugee Immigration Activity Group 2 Worksheet for High School

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Teacher Tools

Teacher Tool 212: Passage to Possibilities Study Guide

Use this document to learn more about the archived program, "Culture 11: Passage to Possibilities." Contents include a program description, a program agenda, related curriculum standards, and learning activities related to the program.

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Teacher Tool 213: Passage to Hope Study Guide

Use this document to learn more about the archived program, "Culture 7: Passage to Hope." Contents include a program description, a program agenda, related curriculum standards, and learning activities related to the program.

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Teacher Tool 214: Stories of Immigration Program 1 Study Guide

Use this document to learn more about the archived program, "Culture 6: Stories of Immigration--Program 1." Contents include a program description, a program agenda, related curriculum standards, and learning activities related to the program.

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Teacher Tool 215: Stories of Immigration Program 2 Study Guide

Use this document to learn more about the archived program, "Culture 5: Stories of Immigration--Program 2." Contents include a program description, a program agenda, related curriculum standards, and learning activities related to the program.

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Teacher Tool 216: Stories of Immigration Program 3 Study Guide

Use this document to learn more about the archived program, "Culture 4: Stories of Immigration--Program 3." Contents include a program description, a program agenda, related curriculum standards, and learning activities related to the program.

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Teacher Tool 217: Stories of Immigration Program 4 Study Guide

Use this document to learn more about the archived program, "Culture 3: Stories of Immigration--Program 4." Contents include a program description, a program agenda, related curriculum standards, and learning activities related to the program.

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Teacher Tool 298: Cross Curricular Activity–Evaluating Live Interviews

This cross-curricular teacher tool, accompanying the video above, is designed to get students thinking about: 1) how live interviews can be used to learn information on topics such as those discussed in the video, and 2) the effectiveness of this interview specifically in helping their learning on this topic as well as the effectiveness (strengths and weaknesses) of interviews in general as a source of information.

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Teacher Tool 299: Cross Curricular Activity–Evaluating Pre-Recorded Interviews

This cross-curricular teacher tool, accompanying the video above, is designed to get students thinking about: 1) how pre-recorded interviews can be used to learn information on topics such as those discussed in the video, and 2) the effectiveness of this interview specifically in helping their learning on this topic as well as the effectiveness (strengths and weaknesses) of interviews in general as a source of information.

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Teacher Tool 303: Cross Curricular Activity–Linking Music to Cultural Experiences

This teacher tool, accompanying the video above, provides an Interdisciplinary activity combining social studies, cultural study, and music as students learn about different cultures. This activity can be used in conjunction with a variety of Culture videos available on the Educate.Today website.

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Teacher Tool 304: Arts Integration Activity–Linking Music to Cultural Experiences

This teacher tool, accompanying the video above, provides an Arts Integration activity combining social studies, cultural study, and music as students learn about different cultures. This activity can be used to accompany a variety of the Culture videos on our Educate.Today website.

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Teacher Tool 317: Cross Curricular Activity–Sharing Insights Through a Journal Entry

This teacher tool, accompanying the video above, provides an Interdisciplinary activity that invites students to write a journal entry that shares learning and insights they gained by watching the video. This tool can be used with any video on the Educate.Today website.

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Teacher Tool 318: Cross Curricular Activity–Video Reflection

This teacher tool, accompanying the video above, provides an Interdisciplinary activity that invites students to complete a reflection worksheet to share learning and insights they gained by watching the video. This tool can be used with any video on the Educate.Today website.

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Teacher Tool 319: Cross Curricular Activity–Sharing Learning Verbally

This teacher tool, accompanying the video above, provides an Interdisciplinary activity that invites students to share learning and insights they gained by watching the video through verbal sharing and conversation. This tool can be used with any video on the Educate.Today website.

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Teacher Tool 320: Vocabulary Interesting to Me

This teacher tool, accompanying the video above, invites students to increase their vocabulary by selecting, and learning the definitions of, words in the video that are unknown and/or interesting to them. This tool can be used with any video on the Educate.Today website.

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Teacher Tool 321: Vocabulary Activity

This teacher tool, accompanying the video above, asks students to listen for certain vocabulary words you have selected and define them in two ways: 1) contextually based on what they think the definition might be based on what they learn in the video; and 2) through a dictionary to either confirm or refine their contextual definition. This tool can be used with any video on the Educate.Today website.

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Teacher Tool 365: Immigration Experiences Activity for Elementary School

Use this teacher tool targeted to elementary students in conjunction with the video on this website page as well as the others included in the document. This activity accompanies the following Educate.Today videos: Culture-14, Culture-15, Culture-16, Culture-17, Culture-18, Culture-20, Culture-23, Culture-24, Culture-27, Culture-29, Culture-31.
Student Tool 70 is a student worksheet for this activity that is available within this document and also for separate download on the web page for each of the videos listed above.

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Teacher Tool 366: Immigration Experiences Activity for High School

Use this teacher tool targeted to high school students in conjunction with the video on this website page as well as the others included in the document. This activity accompanies the following Educate.Today videos: Culture-14, Culture-15, Culture-16, Culture-17, Culture-18, Culture-20, Culture-23, Culture-24, Culture-27, Culture-29, Culture-31.
Student Tool 71 is a student worksheet for this activity that is available within this document and also for separate download on the web page for each of the videos listed above.

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Teacher Tool 367: Immigration Experiences Activity for Middle School

Use this teacher tool targeted to middle school students in conjunction with the video on this website page as well as the others included in the document. This activity accompanies the following Educate.Today videos: Culture-14, Culture-15, Culture-16, Culture-17, Culture-18, Culture-20, Culture-23, Culture-24, Culture-27, Culture-29, Culture-31.
Student Tool 72 is a student worksheet for this activity that is available within this document and also for separate download on the web page for each of the videos listed above.

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Teacher Tool 368: Refugee Immigration Activity for High School

Use this teacher tool targeted to high school students in conjunction with the video on this website page as well as the others included in the document. This activity accompanies the following Educate.Today videos: Culture-19, Culture-21, Culture-22, Culture-25, Culture-26, Culture-28, Culture-30.
Student Tools 73 and 74 are also available within this document and for separate download on the web page for each of the videos listed above.

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Teacher Tool 598: Arts Integration Activity–Leaving Home

This teacher tool, accompanying the video above, provides an Arts Integration activity combining social studies, literature, language arts, and visual arts as students learn about, and express their understanding of, topics including world cultures and the immigrant experience. This activity accompanies the following Educate.Today videos: Culture-14, Culture-15, Culture-16, Culture-17, Culture-18, Culture-19, Culture-20, Culture-21, Culture-22, Culture-25, Culture-26, Culture-27, Culture-28, Culture-30.

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Teacher Tool 678: Arts Integration Activity–South American Immigrant Mural

Download this document for a lesson plan using an arts integration approach combining your study of cultures, immigration, and/or geography with visual arts through the creation of a mural. This activity accompanies the following Educate.Today videos: Culture-15, Culture-17, and Culture-24.

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Teacher Tool 701: Arts Integration Activity–What It’s Like to Live In…

Download this teacher tool for an activity where students, working individually or in small groups, create a 2 to 4 minute video letting others know what it’s like to live in their town or city.

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