In this ninth unit of an introductory Spanish course, students learn about the sports and other activities Spanish-speaking peoples enjoy, vocabulary for discussing them, and how to compare and contrast them between cultures. Includes...

The Rheinische Post is a daily newspaper serving the country of Germany. Content includes local, regional, national, European, and international news, as well as political and economic coverage, sports, weather, culture, entertainment,...

In this instructional activity unit, students investigate how justice is perceived and addressed in different cultures and times by examining literature from around the world. Texts examined include: The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, A...

Comprehensive online encyclopedia of all things relating to the state of Oregon. Includes segments covering history, culture, geography, government, religion, population, arts, and sports.

This site includes information about a number of famous people in Japan. Designed by a Japanese college to help people learn about modern Japan.

This site includes information about a number of famous people in Japan. Designed by a Japanese college to help people learn about modern Japan.

Bringing the story of Negro League Baseball from the early 20th Century to new generations, this site provides all there is to know about this historic organization.

Explore the lives of the Algerian people through a virtual journey while learning facts and figures on the country. Gain information on such topics as sports, art, music, daily life, food, history, geography, environment, and more.

This resource provides information about the country of Germany.

Frankfurter Rundschau is a daily newspaper serving the country of Germany. Content includes in-depth national, European, and international news, as well as politics, sports, weather, economics, entertainment, and more. Written in German.

This interactive website has five different destinations each containing four areas of interest. Explore them and discover many interesting facts.

The official portal to the South African government includes information on: government leaders, services, key issues, national departments, and the current news. Of definite interest is the tab entitled About SA. There you will find...

The official site for the Madison Square Gardens, the world's most famous arena!

This resource gives an overview of the ancient Greek Olympic games. Learn about the history of wrestling, running and the discus. Includes images and video (requires QuickTime).

Online version of the Irish News. Includes news on sports, entertainment, business, education, weather and more. A great way to get a first hand look at Irish culture.

In this lesson plan, students draw on their previous studies of American history and culture as they analyze primary sources from Jackie Robinson and Other Baseball Highlights, 1860s-1960s in American Memory. A close reading of two...

Entirely different by way of scope and detail from its "English counterpart," which is but a small section of the larger whole, this site provides a wealth of information about all aspects of city life--from government to school to...

This resource covers many topics about the South American country of Brazil. Subjects included are geography, architecture, languages, food, economy, sports, environment, population, religion, history, arts, and holidays. There is also a...

Read this comprehensive look at the Roaring Twenties, or Jazz Age. Read about Prohibition and its ramifications, women's gains, entertainment, and literature. Also find out about the resurgence of racial unrest and violence. A very good...

Information on the South American country of Paraguay. Topics covered are geography, environment, architecture, population, languages, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, holidays, and news. Also included is a fun fact sheet...

A guide to information about Venezuela. Topics included are geography, architecture, languages, food, economy, sports, environment, population, religion, history, arts, and holidays. Check out the fun facts and photo gallery.

Great compilation of subjects about the South American country of Argentina. Discussions include geography, environment, architecture, population, languages, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and holidays. Take a look at...

Great reference tool that is full of useful information about the Bahama Islands. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the fact sheet and the...

Great resource that is full of useful information about Cuba which is the largest Caribbean Island. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the...