Students examine the relationship between Native Americans and those who settled the Iowa territory. In this Iowa history lesson, students investigate the process for settling the territory and how intercultural relationships developed...

Students explain what the knowledge of DNA can tell us about ourselves and other organisms and species. They also explore the systematic study of the human genome.

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...

In the nineteenth century the Kichagga-speaking people on Mount Kilimanjaro were divided into many small, autonomous chiefdoms. Early accounts frequently identify the inhabitants of each chiefdom as a separate "tribe." Although the...

The Zarma are the second-largest ethnic group in the Niger Republic, in West Africa, and they have close cultural affinities with the Songhay. Zarma villages are typically nucleated settlements made up of round mud or thatched dwellings...

With this resource the students will learn about the culture and origin of the Chipewyan - Kinship people.

With this resource the students will learn about the culture and origin of the native American people, the Inughuit - Kinship.

The term "Bagirmi" refers to a multi-ethnic society organized as an archaic state. Major populations in the Bagirmi region were the Barma, who formed and dominated the state; Arabs, who were its most numerous inhabitants; and the Fulani,...

A 15-page resource [PDF] for grandparents and other relatives who are caring for children. It explains what happens when the child welfare system becomes involved and what to expect, as well as what services are available. Includes links...

Countries and Their Cultures spotlights Oceania's Orokolo of Papua New Guinea. Information includes orientation; history and cultural relations; settlements; economy; kinship (highlighted); marriage and family; sociopolitical...

Countries and Their Cultures spotlights Oceania's Orokaiva of Papua New Guinea. Information includes orientation; history and cultural relations; settlements; economy; kinship (highlighted); marriage and family; sociopolitical...

Learn about the culture of the Pamir people of Tajikistan. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

Learn about the culture of Lithuanians. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

Learn about the culture of the Komi people. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

Learn about the culture of the Carpatho-Rusyn people. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

Learn about the culture of the Don Cossack people of Russia. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

Explore a little bit about the Ute tribe on this webpage.

The term "Ghorbat" is applied to several non-food-producing, itinerant populations of fairly low status throughout the Middle East and even beyond, in parts of formerly Soviet Central Asia and the Balkans. These peripatetic populations...

"Dinka" is a term that has been used for centuries to refer to a people who speak of themselves as "Moinjaang," or "the people of the people." They live over a wide area in southern Sudan, amid the many streams and small rivers that feed...

With this resource the students will learn about the culture and the origin of the

Learn about the culture of the Keraki people of Papua New Guinea. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

Learn about the culture of the Native American tribe Mohave. Explore topics such as their history, economy, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

Learn about the culture of the Pawnee Native American tribe. Explore topics such as their history, economy, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

Learn about the culture of the Pacific Eskimo. Explore topics such as their history, economy, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.