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University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Through Our Parents' Eyes: History of Southwest Arizona

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Through the use of a variety of teaching resources, learn about the history and culture of Southern Arizona over the past one hundred fifty years.
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Other

Ecuador Explorer: People and Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at Ecuador's population, religion, language, and indigenous culture.
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Other

Taipei Economic & Cultural Office: Art of Chinese Dance

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Houston has wonderful information on the Traditional Chinese Culture in Taiwan such as the art of Chinese Dance. The information is somewhat in-depth and is very interesting as...
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Wole Soyinka Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
Nobel E-Museum offers this biography of African author Wole Soyinka, winner of the 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature.
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Native American Art and Technology

Native Tech: Native American Technology and Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Informational site discusses the technology of Native American crafts and the meaning of those crafts. Touches on everything from pottery to clothing.
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Other

Costa Rica Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of Costa Rica; the people, the food, the music, and its national symbols.
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Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: North American Cultures

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson, students develop an understanding of the wide variety of traditions and cultural practices in the United States and North America.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Indonesians

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

Countries and Their Cultures: Asmat

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

Countries and Their Cultures: Balinese

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

Countries and Their Cultures: Javanese

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

Countries and Their Cultures: Sundanese

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

Countries and Their Cultures: Iranians

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

Pbs Design Squad: Lead Detecting Device

For Students 3rd - 8th
See how a design of a cheap and portable device can find lead in water.
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Article
PBS

Pbs Kids Design Squad: Supporting Steady Hands

For Students 3rd - 8th
Have you heard of a disease called Parkinson's? When people have this disease they often show signs or symptoms, like shaking uncontrollably. This shaking can make doing simple things harder. Emma Lawton is a person with Parkinson's, and...
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PBS

Pbs Kids Design Squad: Power Up!

For Students 2nd - 8th
Engineers work on many different kinds of projects and some even design video games! The coolest part about being an engineer is that they look at normal everyday objects in new and creative ways.
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Article
PBS

Pbs Kids Design Squad: Take a Look

For Students 3rd - 8th
See how a new mobile phone technology is helping people receive basic eye exams.
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Lesson Plan
Code.org

Code.org: Lesson 10: Designing for Accessibility

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this lesson, students will learn about accessibility and the value of empathy through brainstorming and designing accessible solutions for hypothetical apps.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Youth and Education in Afghanistan: Pulitzer Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the daily struggle faced by many Afghan students seeking an education, and the danger faced by teachers and schools working to provide these children with an experience many Americans take for granted.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Special Topics in Art History: Seeing America

For Students 9th - 10th
A course on looking at American history through art. Should be cross-checked against smarthistory.org.
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eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: Globalization

For Students 9th - 10th
Reduced barriers to trade and communication across international boundaries have changed politics, culture, and economics across the globe.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: The Great Society

For Students 9th - 10th
A quick comprehension check over the "Great Society" of the 1950s.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: Popular Culture and Mass Media in the 1950s

For Students 9th - 10th
In the 1950s, financial prosperity allowed young Americans to participate in a shared culture of rock and roll music, movies, and television.
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Study Guide
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Are Social Groups and Social Networks?

For Students 9th - 10th
This study resource for the MCAT explores the topic of "social groups" and "social networks" in society.