Suitable for use in middle school classes, this interdisciplinary resource book on the culture of Appalachia is divided into 15 units. Topics covered are: stereotyping, values, geography, coal, people, family, housing, biographies, literature, music, crafts, dance, religion, wisdom, and change. Through a variety of learning activities and instructional materials, students compare the values held by Appalachian people to mainstream American values, explore stereotypes about Appalachia in popular literature, develop map skills, complete puzzles, analyze literature and music, examine different types of architecture, and write stories. Each unit contains a lesson plan detailing goals, objectives, materials, and procedures. (LP)