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Around the World in 80 Ways. Culturegrams. Created by Kathy Ray & Susan Grigsby Media Specialists, Pebblebrook HS Fall 2008. CultureGrams. Access Kids Edition. Access States Edition. Access Provinces Edition. Access Flags, Slideshows, Videos, Photos, Recipes, Famous People.
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Around the World in 80 Ways Culturegrams Created by Kathy Ray & Susan GrigsbyMedia Specialists, Pebblebrook HSFall 2008
CultureGrams Access Kids Edition Access States Edition Access Provinces Edition Access Flags, Slideshows, Videos, Photos, Recipes, Famous People Access 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
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Check out this Feature • 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.)
Let’s Collaborate • List 2 ways you can incorporate CultureGrams into your subject area. Share your ideas with your neighbor. • Which multi-media feature would you be most likely to use in your lesson(s)?