Around the World in 80 Ways

Culturegrams

Created by Kathy Ray & Susan GrigsbyMedia Specialists, Pebblebrook HS

Fall 2008

CultureGramsAccess Kids EditionAccess States EditionAccess Provinces EditionAccess Flags, Slideshows, Videos, Photos, Recipes, Famous PeopleAccess World Edition

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Practice 1

Discover the answer to this question:

You are attending the Olympics in Beijing. You brought $1000 spending money. What type of currency is used? How much does $1000 equate to?

Work it out and go to the next slide to check your answers.

Answer 1

Currency=Chinese Yuan Renminbi

$1000.00 =6,845.05 Chinese Yuan Renminbi (depending on the exchange rate for the day)

Practice 2

Which recipes are considered to be “All-American”?

Click for a hint on the process, and then go to the next screen to check your responses.

Go to “Recipes” and select “United States.”

Answer 2

Fast Family Lasagna (go-figure)

Southern-Fried Chicken

Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic

Blueberry Muffins

Chocolate Chip Cookies

States Edition

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Use the States Edition and click on “Create your own data tables.” Compare 2 states in at least 5 categories. (You can print this if you’re able.)

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List 2 ways you can incorporate CultureGrams into your subject area. Share your ideas with your neighbor.

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