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Please identify opportunities for differentiation. ||
 * Title: ||< Cultural Traditions ||
 * Subject: ||< W. Geography ||
 * Grade: ||< 9 ||
 * Purpose: || How cultures have various rituals identified that have been a part of their history since their beginnings. ||
 * Time Frame: ||< 90 minutes ||
 * Summary: ||< How the various Chinese cultures/societies wrapped girls feet for purposes of beautification as compared to current day trends in fashion and beauty. ||
 * Tasks: ||< 1) Watch 5 minute video, classroom discussion regarding cultural traditions practiced by other countries for purposes of beautification. Break class into groups, half of the groups scribe on paper country being discussed, tradition, who it applies to and what long term repercussions are caused by the traditions. Other half of the groups identify current beauty and fashion trends (past 20 years) and how it affects society as a whole.
 * [|general example]: This is an activity that asks students to "research and retell" information, and is general enough to be applied across the curriculum.
 * [|more specific example]: This is an activity connected with collaboration and communication. ||
 * Objectives: || * Understand historical relevance and purpose of rituals/traditions in various cultures?
 * Please include at least one "Mash-Up" objective here, as well (student roles, Information Literacy, global empathy, higher-order thinking, etc.) ||
 * Assessment: ||< How will you assess the students learning?
 * Resources: ||< * What resources will be needed? ||
 * Examples: ||< * Links to teacher or student examples. ||

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