Curated OER
Day Eight Lesson- The Whale Rider
Students examine cultural differences through the reading of The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera. In this language arts lesson, students work in groups to analyze chapters 11 and 12 of the novel; these chapters highlight cultural...
Curated OER
Window Into Another Culture
Students read "A Single Lucid Moment" as a class. In groups, they identify the aspects of the United States that might allow for homelessness to happen and compare it with the culture of New Guinea. They write a journal entry about how...
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo: Green Tree Python
This resource provides information on what the Green Tree Python looks like, where it can be found, what it eats, and how often it reproduces.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Hyper War: u.s. Army Campaigns of World War Ii: New Guinea, 1943 1944
Ibiblio.org offers an official Defense Department history of the American campaign in new Guinea against the Japanese.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: The Foja Mountains of Indonesia: Exploring the Lost World
Explorers have been investigating an area of New Guinea, home of the Foja Mountains, for their unique biodiversity. The research took nearly 25 years and produced intriguing results. Take a look at the information learned and check out...
Exploring Nature
Exploring Nature Educational Resource: Rainforests of the World
Read about different rainforests around the planet. Find out geographical information, as well as typical plants and animals living there.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Papua New Guinea
Features a country profile of Papua New Guinea located in Oceania, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on this Pacific Island nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Asmat
Learn about the culture of the Asmat people of New Guinea. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Boazi
Learn about the culture of the Boazi speaking people of New Guinea. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Kapauku
Learn about the culture of the Kapauku people of New Guinea. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Kiwai
Learn about the culture of the Kiwai people of New Guinea. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: Jew's Harp (Or Jaw's Harp)
Nice article for general historical information about the Jaw Harp. Also includes a basic description of the physical components of the instrument.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Hood Museum of Art
Designed by architect Charles Moore, the Hood Museum of Art has a permanent collection ranging from Ancient and Asian to Modern and Contemporary Art. Of special note are American portrait paintings of the 18th and 19th centuries,...