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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Diversity in Latino Culture

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars explore the rich diversity within Latino culture using WGBY's bilingual program Presencia. The activity explores the variety within Latino food, music, and art and the individuals who celebrate their culture. Students...
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Other

Smith College: Vistas: Visual Culture in Spanish America

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of photographs, artwork, and architecture of Spanish America from pre-1500 through the 1900s.
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Other

The Ministry of Culture: Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
The Cuban Ministry of Culture provides this official web site dedicated to the preservation and expansion of Cuban culture.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Hispano Music & Culture of the Northern Rio Grande

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of essays and other information on Hispanic music and culture in the Northern Rio Grande area, with a primary focus on New Mexico and Colorado. Contains links to texts, audio files, and other research materials. Good for...
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Other

Explore Hispanic Culture: Hispanic Traditions

For Students 9th - 10th
Students will explore the definition of "tradition" in Spanish culture. Pinatas, quince anos, mananitas, Dia de los Muertos, and Hispanic Christmas traditions are included.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Hispano Music & Culture of the Northern Rio Grande

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of online resources on the Hispanic arts and culture of the Southwestern United States. Exhibits include essays, audio files, and links to related sites.
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Other

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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BusinessSpanish.com

Business Spanish: Saludos/greetings

For Students 9th - 10th
This business Spanish tutorial teaches how Spanish and English speakers how to greet each other and relevant cultural notes.
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Other

The Heard Museum: Native Cultures and Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Website of the Heard Museum of Native Cultures and Art in Phoenix, Arizona. This site offers a look at over seven decades of Native American history and art.
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Lingolex

Lingolex.com: English Spanish Cultural Exchange

For Students 9th - 10th
Students will love this Lingolex site more than anything taught in the classroom! What better way for students to get involved than to have their own penpal who is Spanish. The purpose of this site is to engage students in meaningful and...
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Study Languages

Study Spanish

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent site that spells out grammar in simple-to-understand terms. Currently targets beginner level high school Spanish. Includes exercises, vocabulary, idioms, culture and even a simple translation link!
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: An Educator's Guide to Expanding Narratives About American History & Culture

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This collection has been carefully selected by New York City educator and curriculum consultant Vivett Dukes to showcase ideas, achievements, and contributions by American people of all backgrounds across eras. The content highlighted...
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Other

The Culture of Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
The culture of Spain is discussed at this site. Food, drink, nightlife, and fiestas & traditions are talked about.
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia.com: Chile History and Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
A long description from Geographia.com with nice photos of both pre- and post-colonial Chile. Different cultural groups are also discussed.
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia.com: Argentina History & Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Geographia.com has a long description of the history of Argentina and it's culture. Topics covered include the colonial era, the war for independence, and current population groups in Argentina.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Country Study: Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
This website contains the on-line versions of books previously published in hard copy by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Army....
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: The Spanish Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Pictorial history of the Spanish Civil War which became a struggle between Fascism and Democracy or the Nationalists and the Republicans.
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Other

Europa Press

For Students 9th - 10th
Europa Press is a Spain based internet news source providing the latest news, issues, and events across the nation. Content includes economy, political, cultural and social coverage as well. Written in Spanish and all of the major...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Spanish Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Spanish Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Californio to American: A Study in Cultural Change

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site has a lesson about the ranching industry, creation of California towns and the changes over time. Contains information, inquiry question, historical context, maps, readings, and images.
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Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Spanish North Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Spanish North Africa, five small territories claimed by Spain, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Other

Spanish Abroad, Inc.

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Spanish language study abroad programs throughout Latin America and Spain.
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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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San Diego State University

Culture Shock

For Students 9th - 10th
Culture shock is defined as "the physical and emotional discomfort one suffers when coming to live in another country or a place different from the place of origin". In this document the emotional discomfort of culture shock is explored....