Ten 15-minute, closed caption video programs for grades 4 through 6 focusing on culture as a
way of life, broadcast on Wisconsin's public TV stations.
The teacher guides, which are in PDF format require: Adobe Acrobat Reader
Please visit our Digital Parade for broadcast dates, times, and series descriptions
The Cultural Horizons of North America programs visit with members of various cultures,
fostering respect for the diversity that enriches life in the United States and Canada.
In its expansive view of culture, the series examines cultural inquiry and preservation,
as well as conflict resolution.
Cultural Horizons is set against a backdrop of a warehouse turned learning center, where
a diverse group of boys and girls ages 9 to 12 explore culture as something everyone has. With the help of adult hosts Mr. Steliga and Mrs. Ellis, the children realize that each of us has a unique cultural identity that continually changes and evolves. They also learn that they are part of many cultures at once. Each program explores one aspect of culture among diverse groups of people.
While rooted in the social studies, Cultural Horizons is interdisciplinary in scope and incorporates language arts, music, art, and other curricular areas. Its development and design was guided by the curriculum standards of the National Council of the Social Studies.
