Pacific Rim Cultures

This worksheet introduces students to the cultural diversity of the Pacific Rim by examining how geography, oceans, and history have shaped the traditions of coastal societies. The passage explains how communities across Asia, Oceania, and the Americas have long depended on the Pacific Ocean for food, travel, and trade. It highlights how Indigenous navigation, fishing practices, and storytelling blend with modern industries like shipping and tourism. Students answer comprehension questions that require them to identify key ideas, compare cultural practices, and explain why cultural diversity matters when studying the Pacific region.

Curriculum Skill Alignment: Geography – Human & Cultural Geography (Grades 4-7)

Students interpret informational text to understand how environment, tradition, and modern industries connect communities across the Pacific Rim.

Worksheet content based on the Pacific Ocean cultural regions passage provided in Pacific Ocean Worksheets.