Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Web Japan: Housing, Food, and Clothes
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.
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Web Japan: Schools
Would you like to know what a 6th grader in Japan studies? Who cleans the classrooms in your school? Read this article to find out all about the school life of Japanese children. Then take the little quiz at the end.
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Web Japan: Culture
Japanese traditional culture and modern culture are explored in this article from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Learn about the many traditional ceremonies and arts that are a part of Japanese culture.
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Web Japan: Sports
Sports are important in Japan, as they are in many countries. Read about Japan's traditional sports as well as the more modern ones in this article from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Web Japan: Language
Examine the some of the thousands of characters that make up the Japanese written language. A simple explanation of the different kinds of characters and their uses helps you figure out how the Japanese language works.
Columbia University
Ling Long Women's Magazine, Shanghai 1931 to 1937
Chinese social and cultural history will benefit greatly from the preservation of a nearly complete run (228 of 298 issues) of Ling Lung, a weekly Chinese women's magazine published in Shanghai from 1931 to 1937.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Indigenous Saami in Northern Coastal Sweden
The Saami people of Sweden are the focus of study for this Smithsonian research team. There are photos of Saami archaeological sites and descriptions of their cultural practices. Links for further research are provided.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Did Fake News Influence the Outcome of Election 2016?
Don't believe everything that is read on the Internet! So many people around the world follow the news, all news, that they find posted on social media. Some news is real, some news is fake. How much of the fake news might have...
Tour Costa Rica
Info Costa Rica: Culture
From the Costa Rica internet information resource infocostarica.com this is the culture page that looks at the arts and culture in Costa Rica with articles, forums and links.
Other
Www Hmong Homepage
Hmong Homepage serves as a gathering place for information about the Hmong, a people indigenous to Vietnam and Laos, and their diaspora following the Vietnam War. Includes historical information about Hmong people and extensive...
Other
American University (Cairo): Theban Mapping Project
Explore the ancient city of Thebes at this amazing website that brings together zoomable maps, video, images, text, a glossary and timeline, and other resources to help learners understand the significance of the ongoing archaeological...
Other
France web.fr: Andre Chenier, 1762 1794
A short, but moving biography, with three poems and a bibliography, provided by the Club des Poetes.
Other
China Vista: Ancient Chinese Fables
Fables have enriched the Chinese language and the morals of these tales have found their way into the Chinese language. Six popular ancient Chinese fables are found here in Chinese and English.
Education.com
Education.com: What Is Culture?
[Free Registration/Login Required] Help your learners become global citizens with this lesson that teaches the about culture. Students will explore their culture and the cultures of their classmates in this engaging, hands-on activity.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Social and Historical Perspectives of Dogs
Learn more about the theory that dogs evolved from wolves in this video from Nature. [5:03]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Taking a Stand
The Baka are a semi-nomadic forest people who live in the republic of Cameroon in central Africa. In this video from Africa, the Baka men meet with a government official for help to protect their forest.
Other
Wonderopolis: How Does the Earth's Surface Affect Culture?
Cultural geography is the study of cultural components and how they relate to the geography of the places where people live and travel. This article explains how geography influences culture. Included are activities, and a quiz at the...
Other
Curriki: "Beautiful Art" Cultural Diffusion
This lesson is designed to give students a conceptual understanding of cultural diffusion and the notion that ideas change people and people change ideas. It involves a teacher demonstration, student role-play, and an activity that...
Read Works
Read Works: Read Aloud Lesson: Whoever You Are
In this read-aloud activity, students will identify similarities among people around the world in order to determine the theme of the story. Included is a detailed lesson plan, graphic organizer for guided practice, and an independent...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: What Do You Hear?
Celebration words can be used to help students review and practice beginning sounds. This lesson will help students recognize and produce the initial sound of a given word. Included are an assessment checklist, videos of the lesson in...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Games People Play
Students will learn about other cultures through playing games.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Community Culture Trunk
Learn about cultural contributions found in the community.
ProCon.org
Pro Con: School Uniforms
Website for students dedicated to exploring controverisal issues looks at the pros and cons of wearing school uniforms. Content provides background, outline of both sides of the issue and video for analysis and debate.