Activity
National Geographic

National Geographic: Observing Physical and Cultural Landscapes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson, students examine photographs of Europe as they learn to distinguish between physical and cultural characteristics of a landscape, and make observations and inferences about the places and people in the photographs. They...
Lesson Plan
National Geographic

National Geographic: Cultural Diversity in the United States

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students learn about several different metaphors that have been used to describe cultural diversity in the United States. Then they choose a metaphor that represents today's diverse cultural landscape. Background information, directions,...
Graphic
eLanguage

E Language: Irish Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
A short pictorial introduction to Ireland, with explanatory notes that describe the Irish language, people, and landscape.
Website
InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Mexico Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the magical world of Mexico. Learn about the history and culture of this diverse country as well as tour the country through pictures.
Handout
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Sacred Landscapes and Social Memory Ndaxagua Tunnel

For Students 9th - 10th
PDF report on Ndaxagua Natural Tunnel in Oaxaca, Mexico. Included are photographs and drawings (some calendar) of cave markings thought to be Chocho, Popoloca, and Mixtec cultures.
Article
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Afghanistan

For Students 3rd - 8th
Afghanistan is located in Central Asia with Iran to the west and Pakistan to the east. Tall, forbidding mountains and dry deserts cover most of the landscape of Afghanistan. The jagged mountain peaks are treacherous and are snow covered...
Handout
South Carolina Educational Television

Etv: South Carolina River Venture

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a virtual "float trip" across South Carolina, following the Saluda, Congaree, the Santee, and the Cooper Rivers. RiverVenture is the story of South Carolina's cultural and natural landscape as told by its rivers. It includes teacher...
Handout
ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Edward Hopper

For Students 9th - 10th
This Ibiblio.org Webmuseum site contains information regarding Edward Hopper's life, influences, and links to images of his work.
Website
Other

The Center for Cuban Studies: Cuban Art Space

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is devoted to telling us what to see and when, rather than showing us examples of Cuban art. However, if you click on "Current Exhibit", you will see the artwork of one Cuban artist.