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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of the American Indian: Infinity of Nations: Culture Quest

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about ten different nations of Native Americans in both North and South America by playing this Culture Quest game from the Smithsonian Institution. In addition to the game, there are many other options to choose to learn about...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: American Isolates

For Students 9th - 10th
The students will learn about the culture and the people of American Isolates that live in the rural south of the United States.
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Yale University

Yale the Maya Culture of Mesoamerica

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This lesson unit on Mayan culture focuses on Mayan art. It can be adapted to various grades and features classroom activities, student resources, a bibliography, and the like.
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Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Enduring Culture Lesson Plans

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This unit on Mesoamerican and Mayan culture contains lesson plans, a list of materials, objectives, bibliographies, and much more. The lessons could also be adapted to various grades.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: South American Cultures

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Help your students understand cultures unique to different countries. This lesson plan shows how festivals and celebrations are important to all people no matter what nationality.
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Other

Peru Cultural: The Incas

For Students 9th - 10th
An award winning site that uncovers the lost Incan civilization. Features include history, administration, technology, arts, and maps. A sophisticated account of the Incas that is well worth a visit.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of the American Indian: Infinity of Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about ten North and South American Native American nations by playing the Infinity of Nations Culture Quest game. Examine Native American crafts and artifacts that are part of Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian,...
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Other

Ecuador Explorer: People and Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at Ecuador's population, religion, language, and indigenous culture.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Korean Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Korean Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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University of North Carolina

Center for the Study of the American South

For Students 9th - 10th
Southern Cultures is a quarterly magazine that has published over seventy issues, with articles by many well-known scholars and authors. It explores the history and cultures of the American South. If your library or educational...
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Other

Mayan Culture: Maya Weavers

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of Mayan weaving with this colorful site! Provides photos of this ancient art, as well as links to more information on symbols, weaving techniques, materials, and more.
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Other

Native American Indian Cultures

For Students 3rd - 8th
Extensive listing of the Native American Indian Cultures from Mexico and various parts of South America. Click on an Indian culture and obtain valuable information about each unique tribe.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Introduction to Andean Cultures

For Students 9th - 10th
From textiles to ceramics, metalwork, and architecture, Andean cultures produced art and architecture that responded to their natural environment and reflected their beliefs and social structures. Read more about the Andean culture in...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: South African Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of South African Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Other

Brooklyn Expedition: Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent site about Latin America from the Brooklyn Children's Museum. Explore ancient beliefs and rituals, celebrations, culture, the land, animals, and the history of Latin America.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: South and Southeast Asians of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
A webpage with some brief information about the culture of South and Southeast Asians who live in the United States.
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Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: The Influence of Mesoamerica on Mexican Art

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A unit on Mexican art, Frida Kahlo, Native Civilizations in Mesoamerica, and Mayan culture. The site includes lesson plans, bibliographies, and much more.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Creole Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
The online companion to the Creole National Historical Park. You will find links to different Heritage Centers, as well as other sites dedicated to the history of Creole and the south.
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Other

The Ministry of Culture and Education

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official site of the Argentine Ministry of Culture and Education. Find out about the educational practices of Argentina and discover more about Argentina's rich culture.
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Other

Crazy Horse Memorial: Crazy Horse Black Hills, South Dakota

For Students 9th - 10th
Official website of the carving in progress. A moving memorial to the spirit of Native Americans. Be sure to view the carving through the live webcam. Beautiful!
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Other

Crazy Horse Memorial: Crazy Horse Black Hills, South Dakota

For Students 9th - 10th
Official website of the carving in progress. A moving memorial to the spirit of Native Americans. Be sure to view the carving through the live webcam. Beautiful!
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Other

Avery Research Center for African American History

For Students 9th - 10th
Rich site with collections of primary documents relating to the history and culture of African Americans in Charleston, South Carolina.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Teton

For Students 9th - 10th
A page containing information about an Indian tribe known as the Teton who live in South Dakota. Investigate their family life, economy, religion, and history.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Shuswap

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the tribe known as the Shuswap who live in south-central British Columbia.