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Cordoba Initiative

For Students 9th - 10th
The Cordoba Initiative is a multi-national, multi-faith organization dedicated to improving understanding and building trust among people of all cultures and religions.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Lets Net: Holiday Explorations Unit

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A great compilation of ideas to use when teaching about celebrating holidays. Lists of resources, materials, and very detailed lessons are provided in an easy to follow and organized way.
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InterKnowledge Corp.

An Introduction to Namibia

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description of Namibia, including people and geography, with an emphasis on parks and wildlife preserves; includes photographs.
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographica.com: Adventure in Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Geographica.com contains information on a variety of parks in Argentina. A description of each follows the name of the park.
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Other

Creating a Family History

For Teachers 6th - 8th
What do you know about creating a family history? This site offers a complete lesson plan for developing a sense of how your own family history fits into the bigger picture of the world's history.
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City University of New York

Brooklyn College: Chinese Food: Two Texts

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains two articles on Chinese Food. One of the articles is entitled, "A Spanish Diplomat Visits China" and the other article is entitled, "Using Chopsticks". These are both interesting articles to read on the subject of Chinese food.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Exploring Customs and Cultures Part 2

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Students meet both language arts and social studies objectives in this interdisciplinary unit on customs and cultures. In part 1 of the unit students practice research and writing skills to create a slideshow. In part 2 of the unit...
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Africa Its People and Places

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A very comprehensive lesson plan that helps prepare students for a trip to Africa taking into consideration climate, customs, geography, and language.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Exploring Customs and Cultures Part 1

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students meet both language arts and social studies objectives in this interdisciplinary unit on customs and cultures. In part 1 of the unit students practice research and writing skills to create a slideshow. In part 2 of the unit...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Maonan

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Maonan people of China. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Shui

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Shui people of China. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: She

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the She people of China. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Salar

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Salar people of China. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Qiang

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Qiang people of China. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Pumi

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Pumi people of China. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Oroqen

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Oroqen people of China. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Nu Settlements

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Nu people of China. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Naxi

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Naxi people of China. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Mulam

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Mulam people of China. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Mongols

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Mongol people of China. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Moinba

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Moinba people of China. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Miao

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Miao people of China. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Manchu

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Manchu people of China. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Yao

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Yao people of China. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.