Folk culture is everyday culture. Since all students have a folk culture, a folklife unit is a good starting place for the study of personal, local, state, and national history, and by comparing similarities and differences, for the study of the folk traditions of others. The guide begins with an introduction to the field of folklife and the lessons it can teach. Five daily lesson plans for a unit on folklife follow: What is Folklore?; Family Folklore (two lessons); Folk Groups; and Community Folklife. Seven additional chapters go into more detail on specific forms of folk traditions. Suggested classroom activities are given for each area: (1) "Oral Traditions"; (2) "Music and Dance"; (3) "Folk Crafts and Art"; (4) "Occupational and Recreational Lore and Skills"; (5) "Material Culture"; (6) "Folk Beliefs and Medicine"; and (7) "Foodways." Folklore throughout the curriculum suggests opportunities for incorporating folklife into established subject areas. The guide concludes with suggestions for finding artists and resources in the community and bringing them into the classroom, and a list of resources, organizations, books, and films. (MM)