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Curated OER

The African-American Experience in the 20th Century through the Art and Life of Jacob Lawrence and the Novels of Bruce Brooks a

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students attempt to answer how African-American, Latino, and white students address race relations in the United States in the future.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Niue

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Niue, a small island country in the South Pacific Ocean. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Tokelau

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Tokelau. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Tuvalu

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Tuvalu. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Polynesians Settlements

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Polynesian people. Explore topics such as their history, economy, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Polynesians

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Polynesians. 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: French Polynesia

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of French Polynesia. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: French Polynesia

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent travel guide and country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to the French Polynesian islands in the South Pacific. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Mangareva

For Students 9th - 10th
Countries and Their Cultures spotlights Oceania's Mangareva culture of French Polynesia. Information includes orientation; history and cultural relations; settlements; economy; kinship; marriage and family; sociopolitical organization;...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Raroia

For Students 9th - 10th
Countries and Their Cultures spotlights Oceania's Raroia of Tuamotu-Gambier Archipelago in Polynesia. Information includes orientation; history and cultural relations; settlements; economy; kinship; marriage and family; sociopolitical...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Tahiti

For Students 9th - 10th
Countries and Their Cultures spotlights Oceania's Tahiti of French Polynesia. Information includes orientation; history and cultural relations; settlements; economy; kinship; marriage and family; sociopolitical organization; religion and...
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Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: French Polynesia

For Students 1st - 9th
Use this site to learn some interesting facts about French Polynesia and Tahiti, including travel information, history, geography, culture, and environment.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Easter Island

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the location, history, and language of Easter Island.
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Other

Asia Society: Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive storehouse of all types of information on Asia, both current and past: maps and statistics, Asian food, travel guides, photographs, articles, timelines, and more. Asia Source is the work of the Asia Society, a national...
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Other

Southern Cross University: Music of the Pacific Island Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the history of music in Pacific Island Nations. Includes Micronesia, Polynesia and Melanesia.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Samoa

For Students 9th - 10th
Good reference tool that gives you a virtual destination guide, country profile, and background information on the Polynesian islands of Samoa. Also, provides links to sources with comprehensive information on art, culture, people,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Pitcairn Islands

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a virtual destination guide and country profile of the Pitcairn Islands in the Pacific Ocean, background details, and numerous links to key information on the islands' culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population,...
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Tonga: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Samoa: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Samoa in the Pacific Islands.
Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic History Mystery: Peoples of the Pacific Today: The Marquesas Islands

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students try to guess the mystery subject Carlotta Facts, the History Mystery Museum's professor, is studying. They read the clues, do some online and offline research, and then attempt to identify the game's mystery place, the Marquesas...