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Google Arts and Culture: Julius Caesar

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover more about Julius Caesar by viewing these pictures and artifacts from his era. Each artifact has a description and pertinent facts.
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Culture Focus: Egypt: The Pyramids of Giza

For Students 9th - 10th
Welcome to the famous pyramids of Giza! Learn about their history, the different kinds of pyramids, construction, and purpose. Included are a number of exterior and interior photos of both pyramids and artifacts.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Artifacts and Fiction: Workshop in American Literature

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This workshop, which is divided into eight segments, teaches how to use primary source artifacts from a variety of genres to support the teaching and learning of specific pieces of literature. The genres include visual arts, political...
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Seattle Times: A Village of the Klallam People

For Students 9th - 10th
A vast collection of stories is presented in this excellent special report by the Seattle Times to showcase the culture and history of Tse-whit-zen, "the largest ancient Indian village ever unearthed in Washington". Listen to talk about...
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Cmh: Gateway to Aboriginal Heritage: Design a Display

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare and contrast similar objects from different cultures using images from the Museum of Civilization. Interpreting and classifying the items will challenge students' higher order thinking skills.
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Logan Museum of Anthropology: European Prehistoric Cultures

For Students 9th - 10th
An online exhibition that provides a timeline of the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Bronze and Iron ages in Europe. Click on the tools for further explanations of the cultures during that era. Explanations are short, but great...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of the American Indian: Infinity of Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhibtion of artwork and artifacts from geographic regions across the Americas highlights the historic significance and diversity of material culture produced by Native Americans, past to present. With examples of textiles, ceramics,...
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Teotihuacan in the Puuc Region: Foreign Presence?

For Students 9th - 10th
Very detailed information regarding excavation at Chac II site and archaeological processes. The article articulates findings and makes inferences regarding urban culture. Site may be viewed in Spanish.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Examining Nature of Maya Collapse of Copan (1999) [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Archaeological fieldwork focuses on severity and timing of factors that led to the collapse of Mayan culture.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Ceramic Sequence of Piedras Negras, Guatemala (2003)

For Students 9th - 10th
Report offers history of the production of ceramic pieces from 500 B.C. to 900 A.D. Photographs document each cultural phase and work. Readers can download this PDF at the bottom of the page.
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Canadian Museum of History

Cmc: What in the World?

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Colourful pictures and clues invite the student to identify objects associated with 10 different Canadian cultural groups. The student has 3 chances to match the clue with the picture. Descriptions of the object are presented as the...
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Revista Eletronica: Grecia Antiga (In Portuguese)

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive collection of digital artifacts and articles on Greek culture from antiquity to modernity. Many aspects of Greece's development, from philosophy, mathematics, writings, medicine to language, are covered. Check out "Quid...
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Penn Museum

Penn Museum: Ancient Greek World

For Students 9th - 10th
Massive site for information on the ancient Greek world. Follow the navigation at the top of the page for detailed sections on time periods, daily life, religion and death, economy, and more. Each section includes pictures of artifacts...
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Library of Congress

Loc: The Cultures and Histories of the Americas

For Students 9th - 10th
An online exhibit of a vast array of documents, artifacts, and maps detailing cultures in the Americas including the indigenous groups as well as Europeans after contact. From the Library of Congress.
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National Park Service: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act

For Students 9th - 10th
Site explains the federal law that was passed in 1990 that protects Native American cultural items: the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act(NAGPRA). The site answers FAQ on the NAGPRA and keeps online databases of...
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Museum of Florida History: Florida in the Popular Imagination

For Students 9th - 10th
This rich visual exhibit celebrates Florida's diverse cultural and social history by showcasing artifacts from Florida's history collection. A history of the growth of the state's tourist industry is noteworthy.
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Museum of Florida History: Florida in the Popular Imagination

For Students 9th - 10th
This rich visual exhibit celebrates Florida's diverse cultural and social history by showcasing artifacts from Florida's history collection. A history of the growth of the state's tourist industry is noteworthy.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: A Vision of Puerto Rico

For Students 9th - 10th
A virtual look at a wide-ranging mix of art and artifacts that visually represent Puerto Rico's culture and history. With thematic overviews of everyday life on the island, music, families, and religion along with many useful educational...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Exploring Borderlands: Americo Paredes

For Students 9th - 10th
This passage highlights the contemporary contributions to Chicano history and culture by Americo Paredes, through various mediums. Click on "Americo Paredes Activities" for related artifacts and activities.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: The Canela Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
Journey to Brazil and visit the Canela Indians. Learn all about their culture and view artifacts and video footage.
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Ohio History: Virtual First Ohioans

For Students 9th - 10th
This award-winning resource from the Ohio Historical Society presents Ohio's first cultures: PaleoIndian, Archaic, Woodland, Mississippian, and Late Prehistoric Period cultures. Click on each period for additional information and great...
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Eternal Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Enjoy the sheer beauty of this site. Eternal Egypt will intrigue students with the interactivity offered on subjects such as artifacts, places, culture, and people of ancient Egypt. This site is like a well-done textbook come to life....
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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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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Cabeza De Vaca

For Students 9th - 10th
Explorer Cabeza de Vaca is considered the first true Chicano writer, having been born in Spain and then absorbed into the Native American culture, highlighting this new culture in his writings. Click on "Cabeza de Vaca Activities" for...

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