GRADE: 3-8 / TIME: 1 TERM ~ UNIT / PROJECT
Created by Tianna Carioti & Amanda Zanette
Discovering My Culture – Student Keepsake Project / Unit (27 Pages)
Bring culture, connection, and curiosity to life in your classroom with this fully editable unit!
Students will explore their heritage and transform their learnings into a beautiful keepsake book, building classroom community and appreciation for diversity along the way.
What’s Included:
Flag Creation Activity ~ Students design a personal culture flag to display on a classroom map, sparking conversation and connection.
Cover Page ~ Create a personalized cover that represents the culture they chose to explore more about.
Map Activity ~ Show where their family traveled from, where relatives live, and feature a key landform from their chosen country.
Four Cultural Research Topics ~ Choose from a list of ideas, research key facts, and illustrate findings with drawings or photos.
Family Interview & Recipe ~ Learn from a relative or friend about a favorite cultural recipe.
Gallery Walk ~ Share recipes, artifacts, and completed books while offering Stars & Wishes as peer feedback.
Templates for Every Step ~ Draft and final copy organizers, extra templates for adapting for different needs, reflection questions, assessment rubric, teacher tips, and bonus activity ideas.
This project blends research skills, creativity, and cultural pride, helping students learn more about themselves and each other. By the end, every student will have a meaningful book they can treasure for years.
Perfect for Social Studies, Cultural Awareness, Heritage Month, or year-round community building. My Grade 3’s loved this project!
GRADE: 3-8 / TIME: 1 TERM ~ UNIT / PROJECT
Created by Tianna Carioti & Amanda Zanette
Discovering My Culture – Student Keepsake Project / Unit (27 Pages)
Bring culture, connection, and curiosity to life in your classroom with this fully editable unit!
Students will explore their heritage and transform their learnings into a beautiful keepsake book, building classroom community and appreciation for diversity along the way.
What’s Included:
Flag Creation Activity ~ Students design a personal culture flag to display on a classroom map, sparking conversation and connection.
Cover Page ~ Create a personalized cover that represents the culture they chose to explore more about.
Map Activity ~ Show where their family traveled from, where relatives live, and feature a key landform from their chosen country.
Four Cultural Research Topics ~ Choose from a list of ideas, research key facts, and illustrate findings with drawings or photos.
Family Interview & Recipe ~ Learn from a relative or friend about a favorite cultural recipe.
Gallery Walk ~ Share recipes, artifacts, and completed books while offering Stars & Wishes as peer feedback.
Templates for Every Step ~ Draft and final copy organizers, extra templates for adapting for different needs, reflection questions, assessment rubric, teacher tips, and bonus activity ideas.
This project blends research skills, creativity, and cultural pride, helping students learn more about themselves and each other. By the end, every student will have a meaningful book they can treasure for years.
Perfect for Social Studies, Cultural Awareness, Heritage Month, or year-round community building. My Grade 3’s loved this project!
