Learning World Culture Worksheet

Worksheet Details

• Target Skills: Learning about world cultures through greetings, foods, holidays, and cultural practices; fostering global awareness and respect.
• Activities:
• Match Greetings to Countries: Students match greetings (e.g., "Hola," "Bonjour") to countries (e.g., Spain, France) to learn cultural greetings.
• Circle the Cultural Food: Students read descriptions and circle the correct food (e.g., Pizza for Italy) to associate foods with cultures.
• Write About a Holiday: Students read about Diwali (India) and write one thing they like about it to encourage reflection.
• Sort Cultural Practices: Students sort practices (e.g., Dragon dance, Carnival parade) into columns for China or Brazil to practice categorization.

How It Helps

• Global Awareness: Introduces students to diverse cultures through relatable elements like greetings, foods, and holidays, fostering curiosity and respect.
• Critical Thinking: Matching and sorting tasks encourage students to connect cultural elements to specific countries, enhancing comprehension.
• Engagement: Varied activities and familiar concepts (e.g., pizza, holidays) make learning about world cultures accessible and fun for young learners.

Notes

• The worksheet focuses on a small selection of countries (Spain, France, Japan, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, India, China, Brazil) to keep it manageable for young learners. Each activity highlights a distinct cultural aspect to broaden their perspective.
• The activities are designed to be age-appropriate, using simple language and familiar concepts to ensure accessibility.