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Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma: Culture & Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information on the culture and traditions of the Choctaw, and their social life in the past. Covers such topics as foods, games, medicine, clothing, etc. The text is often based on accounts written in the past.
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Inside Mexico: Culture and Traditions

For Students 4th - 8th
Covers a wide variety of cultures and traditions of Mexico, including food, recipes, art, music, history, festivals and holidays. Some of the material is in both English and Spanish.
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Life in Korea: Culture & Language

For Students 9th - 10th
Site introduces different aspects of Korean culture, society, and customs. Basic information about food, music, and traditional Korean heritage. You can also practice Korean or English.
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Gabriel Dumont Institute

Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Metis Food and Diet

For Students 9th - 10th
Article looks at traditional diet of Metis and the health impact of a shift away from that. Includes discussion questions and Metis recipes to try.
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Gabriel Dumont Institute

Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Traditional Lifestyles Photos

For Students 9th - 10th
A large collection of historical photos showing the traditional lifestyles of the Metis. The photos are sorted into categories, e.g., food preparation, hunting, trapping, etc.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Gikuyu

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Gikuyu of Kenya. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Lao

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Lao people. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Lebanese

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Lebanese. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Sotho

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Sotho of Lesotho and South Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Panamanians

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Panamanians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Tropical Forest Foragers

For Students 9th - 10th
The term "tropical-forest foragers," or "pygmies," refers to ethno-linguistically diverse peoples distributed across the forested regions of Central Africa who are particularly short in stature and who traditionally have lived by...
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Beyond Food & Fiestas: Creating Authentic Cultural Experiences in the Classroom

For Students 9th - 10th
As educators, we are eager to provide cultural experiences for our students. Songs, dances, traditional dress, food, and relevant objects are wonderful ways to interest students in a variety of cultures. But when you take it a step...
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Project Britain: British Life and Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Thanks to teachers and students at Woodlands Junior School for this excellent website that clues us in on everything British. This is an excellent source of information for customs and traditions, daily life, etiquette, government, food...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Marathas

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Marathas of India. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Yokuts

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Yokuts. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, and much more.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Winnebago

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Winnebago. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, and more.
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City University of New York

Brooklyn College: Chinese Food: Two Texts

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains two articles on Chinese Food. One of the articles is entitled, "A Spanish Diplomat Visits China" and the other article is entitled, "Using Chopsticks". These are both interesting articles to read on the subject of Chinese food.
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Oxfam

Virtual Journey of Ghana

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a journey through Ghana, and experience the culture, the cuisine, and the colors of a country steeped in ancient traditions. Visit a typical Ghanaian village, discover the history of chocolate, and learn about Ghana's music scene.
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Live Science

Live Science: Mexican Culture: Customs & Traditions

For Students 3rd - 8th
Looks at the makeup of Mexico's ethnic tapestry, its languages, religions, the values of its peoples, Mexican food, arts, clothing, and celebrations. [Published Feb. 10, 2015]
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Bento: Tokyo Food Page: Food Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains photo "field trips" in Japan of various markets, food-related museums, and other interesting places, including world markets. Site is also available in Japanese.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Pende

For Students 9th - 10th
The Pende occupy a territory that extends from the banks of the Lutshima, a tributary of the Kwilu, to the Kasai. The last colonial census (1959) indicated that there were 200,000 western Pende and another 40,000 Pende in Kasai, the...
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Yunnan Dishes

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you will find many recipes for traditional Yunnan Dishes.
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Jewish learning.com: Knish Dough and Filling

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a recipe for Knish Dough and Filling. Also provides links and resources for more information on the Jewish culture.
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Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: Hawaii

For Students 1st - 9th
Travel site with stunning photographs provides an overview of the culture and history of Hawaii. Use this site to learn about language, foods, and traditions common to this state.