Exploring People and Cultures

<p><i>Exploring People and Cultures: Authentic Ethnographic Research in the Classroom</i> provides teachers with tools and activities for conducting a classroom study of ethnic groups and cultures. Through the more than 30 ready-to-use, differentiated lessons, teachers will help students learn how to recognize the elements of culture; think critically; apply real-world research techniques in field experiences; identify behavioral patterns in modern-day cultures; and create, plan, and share their products in a student-led ethnography fair.<br><br>Grades 5-8</p> Introduction Ethnographic Research Chapter 1 Ethnographic Research Basics Chapter 2 A Student Ethnographer’s Understanding of the Elements of Culture Chapter 3 Student Mini-Ethnographic Proposal Chapter 4 Completing the Mini-Ethnography Chapter 5 Mini-Ethnographic Demonstration Fair Conclusion The Importance of Ethnographic Research References Appendix A Ethnographic Vocabulary Appendix B Differentiated Strategies Defined Appendix C Sample Ethnographies About the Authors