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Social studies worksheet · Cultures and traditions
Interview Someone About Their Culture
Five interview questions about someone’s culture: where they grew up, the language, a favorite food, a holiday and a tradition they want to pass on.
- Grade level
- Grades 2–5
- Time
- About 25 minutes
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Cultures and traditions, World geography, Respect and curiosity
What kids do
“Ask a family member, neighbor or classmate about the culture they grew up with. Write what they say.”
Printed on the sheet:
- I am interviewing:
- They grew up in:
- Q2: What is a favorite food from your culture?
Teacher tip
Send it home for a family interview.
How to use it
- Play a short clip of music or language from the places on the sheet.
- Talk about how every family has traditions, big and small.
- Start with a quick question that connects the topic to kids’ own lives.
Watch for
Keep it respectful. Cultures are living traditions, not costumes.
Talk about it
- How are these traditions alike? How are they different?
- What question would you ask an expert on this topic?
Take it further
Make a class book of family traditions.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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