The educational activities offered here below are based on Pennsylvania Academic Standards and are geared towards providing an enhancement to school curriculum and an extension of classroom learning. Connections are drawn in multiple subject areas while developing creative thinking skills and confidence in problem solving. Pearl S. Buck International is committed to offering curriculum based educational activities which will build upon student’s understanding of other cultures, especially East vs. West customs and the importance of appreciating cultural diversity as they are also introduced to the fascinating world of historic house museums. Ideal for use as pre- and post-visit activities to help enhance your students’ visit to the Pearl S. Buck House, with an intact collection that reflects the dynamic life of Pearl S. Buck, her family, and the local and global communities it has served during and after her lifetime.If you are unable to download any of these materials from our website, please e-mail us at pearlshouse@pearlsbuck.org and a packet of materials will be sent to you.Exploring other CulturesChinese ZodiacChopsticks ActivityChinese Calligraphy Activity (coming soon)Origami Activity (coming soon)GeographyWord Search Puzzle – Cities and Countries visited by Pearl S. BuckHistoryPennsylvania History and/or Grades 3-12United States History and/or Grades 5-12World History and/or Grades 6-12A Timeline of the World in the life of Pearl Sydenstricker BuckTimeline of the World – Lesson Plan Ideas (coming soon!)Word Search Puzzle – Famous Women of PennsylvaniaMathematicsGrade 3 Math Problems based on PSSA SamplesGrade 3 Math Problems – Answer KeyGrade 5 Math Problems based on PSSA SamplesGrade 5 Math Problems – Answer KeyGrade 6 Math Problems based on PSSA SamplesGrade 6 Math Problems – Answer KeyGrade 8 Math Problems based on PSSA SamplesGrade 8 Math Problems – Answer KeyScienceGrades 3-6 Activities and Answer Key
Grades 3-6 Observing Rocks WorksheetReading, Writing, Speaking and ListeningThe Big Wave study guide
The Good Earth book discussion guideWord Search Puzzle – “The Good Earth”Word Search Puzzle – Books Written by Pearl S. Buck