Lesson 22 of 84 · Cultures of the World
⭐ 30 XP🤝 People CircleSports and Games from Around the World
Sports vary by culture: cricket in South Asia, soccer worldwide, and traditional games like mancala, go, and lacrosse have deep cultural roots.
🎯 Your mission
Notice what's the same. Celebrate what's different.
⚡ The twist
Family means something different in every country.
Mind = Blown
🤯 There are over 7,000 living languages right now — but one dies every two weeks.
Then & Now
🤝 You probably know someone whose story includes this.
Sports vary by culture: cricket in South Asia, soccer worldwide, and traditional games like mancala, go, and lacrosse have deep cultural roots.
Key Facts
Art and music express identity.
Every family has its own culture.
Culture includes language, food, and traditions.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Why is it important to learn about other cultures?
Why this still matters
Walk through your neighborhood — every house has a different story.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Learn how to say hello in three new languages.
For the dinner table
“Tell me about a tradition in our family — and where you think it came from.”
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