Where Is the History in a Name?
Mystery
Historians explore differences. In this lesson, students will explore the naming practices of different cultures to answer the mystery question: “Where is the…
Overview
Historians explore differences. In this lesson, students will explore the naming practices of different cultures to answer the mystery question: “Where is the history in a name?” They will identify ways different cultures traditionally name children and apply what they have learned to share what they know about their own name.
Grade Levels
- K-5
Learning Objectives
- Describe naming different cultural naming traditions
- Describe how push and pull factors contribute to migration
- Discuss and support reasons to explain: “Where’s the history in a name?”