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University of North Carolina

Working with Your International TAs

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Colleges and universities attract a diverse group of pupils, and sometimes that includes teaching assistants (TA) from other countries. Using a handout on working with international TAs, scholars find tips to use when listening and...
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University of North Carolina

Religious Studies

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
What is the difference between religion and religious studies? Readers find out after reading an online handout. It outlines common assignments in religious studies classes, such as critically evaluating religious texts and writing...
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University of North Carolina

Clichés

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
When it comes to writing, cliches are as old as dirt. A handout on tired phrases provides examples of cliches, as well as a description of the negative effects they have on a paper. Writers discover specific words and phrases to avoid,...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Family Customs Past and Present: Exploring Cultural Rituals

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Photos, documents, music, and stories help students deepen their understanding of the rituals and customs of various cultures throughout American history.
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Peace Corps

Peace Corps: Lesson Plan: Recognizing How Another Culture Differs From One's Own

For Teachers 9th - 10th
After experiencing time in Guinea, a Peace Corps volunteer shares the cultural differences of punctuality and concepts of time in this lesson plan.
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University of Notre Dame

University Counseling Center: What Is Multicultural Awareness?

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a self-help menu of topics for exploring cross-cultural understanding. Thoughtful guidance for overcoming stereotypes and for increasing one's multicultural awareness.
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Indiana University

Iu: Literature as Lessons on the Diversity of Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Very scholarly article that looks at the role literature helps teach us about the diversity of our culture. The author looks at various aspects of literature and then gives teacher resources and a helpful bibliography.
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Other

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center Building the Cultural Connection

For Students 9th - 10th
Welcome to the official web site of The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center located in Little Rock, Arkansas. Their mission has been to collect, preserve, interpret, and celebrate Arkansas's African American history, culture, and community...
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Other

The Seminole Tribe of Florida: Culture

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to explore the culture of the Seminole Indians of Florida. There are links to find out about their art, basketry, clans, and much more.
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Other

The Seminole Tribe of Florida Culture

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to explore the culture of the Seminole Indians of Florida. There are links to find out about their art, basketry, clans, and much more.
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Peace Corps

Peace Corps: Culture Matters Workbook

For Students 9th - 10th
In-depth and thoughtful look at culture and the role it plays in our lives. Site includes lessons and handouts, articles about how non-Americans view Americans, what it's like to be from a different culture, the roots of American culture...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Human Nature and the Power of Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhibition from the Library of Congress about cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead with interesting insights on how she used her anthropological skills to explore the complexities of living in a diverse world.
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Other

Our Africa: South Africa: People & Culture

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The vast diversity of South Africa is identified through the tribes, art, music, and dance.
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Other

Alaska History and Cultural Studies: Alaska's Cultures

For Students 9th - 10th
The numerous cultures that make up the demography of Alaska are profiled. Included are Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, Polynesians and Latin Americans.
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Tramline

Virtual Field Trip: Windows on the World

For Students Pre-K - 1st
At this site you will find interactive activities, maps, photos, and even audio and video clips for studying the cultures of the world.
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Other

University of Miami: Exploring the Culture of Little Havana

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of Miami site offers a fantastic examination of the culture of Little Havana and the impact of Cuban immigration on the culture of the United States, particularly in this section of Miami. Domino Park, Cuban cigars,...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Arthur: All About Community

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Use these ARTHUR activities to help children understand themselves and those around them. Topics include self-esteem, understanding others, and cultural diversity.
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Other

Ed Change Multicultural Pavilion: Diversity Activities

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A resource not to be missed if you care anything about diversity, culture, and cultural understanding. This page of the much larger Pavilion site, provides a list classroom activities: learn about where names come from, take a...
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PBS

Pbs: p.o.v.: American Aloha (Hula Beyond Hawaii)

For Students 9th - 10th
"American Aloha" documents the work of three master teachers of hula who are attempting to preserve the Hawaiian cultural tradition of this unique dance form.
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Other

Equity and Social Justice Awareness Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
How sensitive are you to cultural and multicultural issues? Here a quick quiz, along with classroom discussion tips, to help you explore the answer. Available online or as a downloadable document (PDF, Word).
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University of California

Hearst Museum: Native Californian Cultures

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhibition of Native Californian Cultures showcases food, clothing, tools, ceremonies, musical instruments, games, and other aspects of various tribes.
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Peace Corps

Peace Corps: Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource shares many stories of volunteers and their experiences helping people in different lands.
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Other

City Lore

For Students 9th - 10th
Experience the unique culture and traditions of New York City through this site containing exhibits, a hall of fame, and a culture catalog.
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Other

Institute of Texan Cultures: Educator Resources: Immigration

For Students 9th - 10th
A rich plethora of information can be found here. There are three extensive teaching guides - one on the experience of immigration, the other two on collections of cultural groups. There are also short profiles of dozens of immigrant...

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