University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba: Kinship and Social Organization
This site contains links to in-depth information on kinship fundamentals such as marriage customs and residence rules. It also provides definitions and links to differing systems of descent and marriage among several groups - the...
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University of Otago: Evaluating English Accents Worldwide
This site presents the methodology and results of a research study into English accents around the world. (Published 2003)
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: The Origin of the Genus Homo
The evolution of the Genus Homo is neatly laid out in a chronological fashion beginning with the key change that signaled the origin of Homo, through the evolutionary forms, finalizing with Homo sapiens.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Zoo Labs
Five inquiry-based investigations designed for the observation of primates in a zoo setting. The labs ask guiding questions and list notable primate behaviors.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Camping With the Sioux: Fieldwork Diary of Alice Fletcher
A fascinating site that presents the story of Alice Fletcher who traveled to Dakota Territory to live with Sioux women. Click on dates on the calendar for diary entries. Also includes historic photo gallery.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Does Our Background Shape Our Thinking About Environmental Issues? [Pdf]
A lesson where students explore the positive and negative impacts of human activities on the environment today and in the distant past, and examine how attitudes towards the environment might be shaped by one's experiences growing up....
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: The Canela Indians
Journey to Brazil and visit the Canela Indians. Learn all about their culture and view artifacts and video footage.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Relative Dating in Archaeology [Pdf]
Activities for the classroom that teach about stratigraphy and seriation, two methods used in the relative dating of objects in archaeology.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Structuralism Basic Premises
Excellent source for structuralism and its tenets and premises. Provides key works, methodologies, and criticisms. Thorough website.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Make Your Own Mythic Mask or Puppet
Create your own masks and puppets and bring the mythic creatures to life.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Environmental Struggles
Identifying the relationship between humans and the environment can be emphasized with these resources.
California Academy of Sciences
California Academy of Sciences: Native Alaskan Graphic Arts: Founding Artists
This colorful article portrays four Alaskan artists who became known for their drawings of traditional lifeways in Alaska. Near the bottom of the site, click on the name of an artist to learn lots more about each of them.
The Field Museum
The Boone Collection
A stunning collection of Asian art from China, Korea, and Japan. Also includes a section on Japanese women.
University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba: Plano Indians 6000 b.c. 4000 b.c.
Discussion of the Caribou Lake Complex in Manitoba as a major archaeological unit. It was a campsite for Paleo-Indian, Archaic, and Woodland cultures. Excellent graphic showing stratification of remains.
University of Waterloo (Canada)
University of Waterloo: Archaeology in Arctic North America
A resource regarding the Arctic region and a look at some of the recent archaeological projects there. The introduction offers a short look at the geography and history of the area.
Other
Peasant Social Worlds: The Other Way Out: Us Migration
This is an article on current migration trends from Mexico to the US. The article discusses the impact of legislation and economic crisis on migration.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Smithsonian Expeditions in Latin America
This site from the Smithsonian Institution gives information on expeditions of Smithsonian scientists to Latin America. The site has great pictures and gives a different perspective on the region.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Unmasking the Maya: Story of Sna Jtz'ibajom
This Smithsonian website looks at the Maya of today in the Chiapas region of Mexico with a brief overview of their history.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Red Cloud: Photographs of an Oglala Sioux Chief
A great slideshow of pictures of Red Cloud and his Uncle's Shirt courtesy of Smithsonian Institution.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Northwest Coast American Indian Bibliography
The National Museum of Natural History of the Smithsonian presents an extensive annotated bibliography of works on Native Americans for grades K-12.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Random Strategies in Archeology
Students participate in a three-part archeological interpretation activity. First, they learn the principles of archaeology and the importance of material culture, and then they question ideas and interpret artifact evidence. Finally,...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Archeology in the Classroom
Two different leveled lessons allow students to become archeologists as they interpret material remains left behind by ancient people.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Canela Body Adornment
Among the Canela of Brazil, adorning the body enhances appearance, signals changes in social identity, and expresses culturally prescribed values. View vivid photos of the different cosmetic treatments men and women undergo.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Postmodernism and Its Critics
Very thorough overview of Postmodernism theory and this includes Deconstruction. Includes basic premises and the leading figures in the movement.
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