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CultureGrams Added Through Funding from Libraries Connect Ohio

Author // Sarah Mowery Monday, 17 July 2023

CultureGrams is now available to INFOhio users across the state through five-year funding provided in part by a federal IMLS Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant through the State Library of Ohio. Additional funding is provided by Libraries Connect Ohio partners: INFOhio, OhioLINK, and OPLIN.

Included in the CultureGrams package are four editions:

CultureGrams: World Edition

This edition includes cultural reports from more than 200 countries. Each includes 25 categories such as Land and Climate, History, Greetings, Family, Diet, Housing, Holidays, Economy, Education, Health, and more. It is recommended for grades 6 and up. 

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CultureGrams: States Edition

These colorful and easy-to-read state reports help students understand the diversity and history of each U.S. state and the District of Columbia. Reports include maps, flags, symbols, and timelines, plus sections on history, economy, geography, population, and more. It is recommended for grades 3 and up. 

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CultureGrams: Provinces Edition

This edition contains kid-friendly reports on all 13 Canadian provinces and territories. Reports include images, maps, charts, data tables, and fun facts, plus sections on the environment, culture, government, first inhabitants, and more. It is recommended for Grades 6 and up. 

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CultureGrams: Kids Edition

This collection of more than 185+ country reports teaches upper elementary and above about the world around them. Each report includes up-to-date, engaging cultural information, complete with images, a historical timeline, fun facts, and sections on history, population, "life as a kid," and more. It is recommended for grades 3 and up. 

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Need help using CultureGrams? For questions, comments, and additional support contact us at support.infohio.org

About the Author

Posted by: Sarah Mowery

Sarah Mowery is a Professional Instructional Specialist with INFOhio. She has worked in education for 16 years as a school librarian and technology coach in elementary and middle school settings. While in these roles, she's been an integral part of the building leadership teams working as a curriculum connector and integrating web-based tools. She earned a BA in Sociology from Bowling Green State University and an MLS with a specialization in PK-12 schools from East Carolina University. Sarah was one of the original INFOhio ICoaches when the program first began in 2013 and has a passion for sharing how INFOhio resources can transform teaching and impact learning for students and educators across the state of Ohio. 

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