Discover the World through Culture Boxes A Hands-on Cultural Experience for all ages Hands-on activities and experiences enhance any classroom lesson. Culture Boxes, representing 40 different countries, provide students a wonderful opportunity to immerse themselves in elements of other cultures. The boxes contain clothing, games, videos, books, toys, musical instruments and other artifacts from around the globe. Students can touch the objects, try on the garments, play the games and actively learn about the different cultures of the world. Many boxes contain a curriculum to aid in classroom presentations. Culture Boxes are available for use by schools and community organizations, and have been presented in classrooms, libraries, scouting club meetings, teacher workshops and festivals. The Tulsa Global Alliance Culture Box Program was established in 1993. Extensive volunteer efforts from area individuals and organizations help to create and maintain the popular boxes. Five thousand people have been served in schools throughout Oklahoma through the Culture Box Program. Learning Made Fun Teachers across the state agree that Culture Boxes promote critical thinking, avenues for visual, auditory and tactile learners. Culture boxes provide teachers with an educational tool to enhance classroom lessons on any subject, and many boxes contain a curriculum to aid in classroom presentations. There are many creative ways to use culture boxes, for some ideas, visit "103 Uses for Culture Boxes". Rent a Culture Box Culture Boxes are free for use in all Tulsa Public School classrooms. A small $15 fee per box is charged for other users, to help with box maintenance. Boxes are rented on a two-week basis with a two box maximum on all rentals. View the culture boxes available for check out. To rent a Culture Box, fill out the request form provided below and return to Eisenhower International School. For additional information, call Eisenhower International School at 918-746-9100, or email TGA. Printable Culture Box Brochure and Request Form Culture Box Article Culture Box Endowment Fund A campaign is in progress to create an endowment fund to insure continued financial support for this wonderful hands-on program. To date, $20,000 has been raised towards the $60,000 goal. With you donation, you can elect to have a Culture Box named in your honor. Most recently, the French Culture Box has been named the Edwynne Krumme Box to honor a former French professor at The University of Tulsa and generous contributor A children’s movie benefit is being planned for the Circle Cinema. Emily Wood is chairing the campaign and for further information, please email her at emily_wood46@hotmail.com. If you wish to endow a box honoring your heritage or interest, please contact Emily or call Tulsa Global Alliance. Culture Box Program is a partnership with Tulsa Public School's Eisenhower International School. Funding provided by a grant from the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation.