Students read Martin's Big Words. In this social studies lesson, students read and discuss  the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Learn about the symbols most associated with Metis culture including clothing, music, and dancing.

A great map of the Native American culture areas with corresponding drawings of the cultures' individual clothing styles.

In this article from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs you can read about traditional Japanese houses, clothing, and food, but also find out how modern Japanese people live.

This exhibit showcases traditional dresses of 9 ethnic groups of Northern China.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about traditions in present day Ghana. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

Although this is actually a store, it has a great section that explains all about the tradition of La Quinceanera. The festivities, the dress, the court, and gifts are all discussed Examples of the beautiful dresses are shown.

Traditional clothing of the Metis is described, along with decorative features and the commercialization of it. The article also has questions and activities and a bibliography.

Read about the history of Spain including other groups that lived there in the past, the Golden Age, the reign of Napoleon, the Spanish Civil War, and the establishment of democracy. Also looks at the makeup of the Spanish population,...

A fascinating look into the customs and traditions of the Cree Nation. Their food sources, clothing and shelter are discussed in this informative site.

Learners examine dolls from the online collections at the Smithsonian and connect them with the correct cultures. Includes lots of background information about Native American clothing and how the way each cultural group dresses reflects...

Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies has compiled information and photos about the wedding traditions of different groups in America.

An explanation of traditional forms of Chinese dress that also looks at how styles of clothing in China have changed, especially with the introduction of communism in the twentieth century.

Interactive resource for exploring what traditional forms of dress reveal about the culture and location of the people who wear them and the climate where they live.

In this exhibit, the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan in Ontario describe how they have adapted to change over time but still are able to keep their culture and traditions alive. The exhibit included many photos of their brilliant clothing,...

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]

Lesson plans for two different grade levels discussing the footwear of the Plains Indians and the information one can gather from common items to find out about a culture.

This site has examples of "Authentic antique regional costumes," from several regions of Greece. Each region is represented with a picture and a detailed description of the costume.

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.

This is the online version of the Smithsonian Institute's exhibit devoted to the people of the Siberian and North American Arctic. The mannequins around the walls represent the peoples of the Crossroads region, dressed in traditional...

Work your way through the moral tales of Aesop. Table of context provides links to traditional tellings and modernized versions. Videos and original illustrations help tell the stories.

Illustrated, interactive explanation of how adire textiles, a Nigerian cultural tradition, are designed, created, and interpreted.

Example of a traditional style of Chinese clothing from the Yuan dynasty.

An overview of the Quapaw Indians of Arkansas including their daily life, traditions, clothes, and social organization.