Source: Philadelphia World Heritage Tool Kit Created by: Sarah L. Sharp, William Penn Charter School   Subjects: Human Rights, Social Studies Grade Levels: 9-12   View or download this Lesson Plan.    Overview: Fair Hill Burial Ground (FHBG) is located at 2900 Germantown Avenue at Cambria Street, also bounded by Indiana Avenue and 9th Street,…

Source: Philadelphia World Heritage Tool Kit Created by: Donna Sharer, School District of Philadelphia   Subjects: English as a Second Language (ESOL) Grade Levels: 5-12   View or download this Lesson Plan.   Overview: The lessons introduce “Entering,” “Beginning,” and “Developing” ELLs to World Heritage Cities, with a focus on Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and World Heritage…

Source: Philadelphia World Heritage Tool Kit Created by: Kristin Nakaishi, Global Leadership Academy Charter School   Subjects: Global Studies, Language Arts Grade Levels: 5   View or download this Lesson Plan.   Overview: This lesson first helps scholars define the meaning of culture and identity and learn about their own culture. Second, this lesson helps…

Source: Philadelphia World Heritage Tool Kit Created by: Sudha Gutti, Waldorf School   Subjects: History, Geography, Mathematics, Environmental Studies Grade Levels: 3   View or download this Lesson Plan.   Overview: Teach students about Native American Culture through hands on activity of building traditional structures. Use the technique of building to incorporate math lesson related…

Source: Mexican Cultural Center Description:  The Mexican Cultural Center, a nonprofit organization, produces Philadelphia’s official annual Mexican Independence Day Festival each September at Penn’s Landing. The MCC celebrates and promotes Mexican culture through annual programming including Cinco De Mayo and Día de los Muertos events.  The Center offers speakers on Mexican history, culture and traditions,…

Source: School District of Philadelphia Description: The School District of Philadelphia, in cooperation with the Philadelphia Airport and Global Philadelphia Association, offers an annual art competition for K-12 students so that they can demonstrate their talent in illustrating the theme of “Celebrating World Cultures.”  Winning young artists are honored at a public event and their…

*The Welcoming Center office is temporarily closed to protect the safety and well-being of our community in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.* Source: Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians Description: The Welcoming Center provides a wide variety of services for people who live in Pennsylvania, especially the greater Philadelphia area, and are new to the United…

Source: Citizen Diplomacy International of Philadelphia Description: CDI strives to foster cultural understanding through connecting Philadelphians with international visitors across all walks of life, including business, government, and education.  CDI works with the city of Philadelphia, the Department of State, and other governmental agencies to develop these connections. Of special note is CDI’s Sister Cities Program…

Source: Philadelphia Zoo Description: The Zoo invites families, teachers, and children between preschool and 12th grades to its site to see exhibits of reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and birds.  The Zoo hosts educational nights for teachers’ professional development, as well as provides many classroom resources on it website. Many curricular connections are evident in animal behavior, habitats,…

Source: Global Education Motivators Description: GEM is a non-governmental agency that works with the Department of Public Information at the United Nations.  GEM’s activities are generally focused on some aspect of human rights, and include programs for middle-school and high-school aged youth during the school year and the summer months, as well as their teachers.  Activities…