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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Introduction to Asian American Studies

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Covering the Asian experience in the United States, educators can enhance lessons with many resources provided by MIT.
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Article
Immigration and Ethnic History Society

Iehs: Rohma A. Khan, "South Asian Immigrant Cab Drivers in New York City"

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on South Asian immigrants from Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh in the late 20th century attempted to infuse home with their interactions in America, to negotiate their own positions in society. In their pursuit of...
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Asian Ethnography

For Students 9th - 10th
The Museum's holdings in Asian ethnology make up the finest collection in the Western hemisphere. A large part of the collection was made by early anthropologists, who gathered extraordinarily detailed documentation. The collection is...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: South and Southeast Asians of Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
A page giving the history of the immigrants of Asia to Canada. Learn about their culture, economy, society, and religion on this site.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Archaeology and the Study of Ancient China

For Students 9th - 10th
Archaeology is the study of the material remains of humanity's past. Excavated materials, along with other historical objects and text records, form the primary source material on Ancient China. All the major dynasties, beginning with...
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Other

Travel China guide.com: History of the Great Wall

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a brief history of the Great Wall of China, and find out about the building of sections of the wall.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: The Making of Modern South Asia

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Covering the countries in South Asia, who they are, their histories, and want to deepen the discussion, consider these resources.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: The Making of Modern South Asia

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Covering the countries in South Asia, who they are, their histories, and want to deepen the discussion, consider these resources.
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Princeton University

Princeton University Art Museum: Creating a Bronze Vessel

For Students 9th - 10th
Wonderful photographs and animations explain how the Chinese of the Shang and Zhou dynasties (ca. 1600 B.C. to 256 B.C.) cast bronze. Excellent site for studying how the Chinese made bronze, one of the important technologies of ancient...
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the diverse countries of Asia. Primarily a travel guide, Geographia offers information on other topics, such as economy, geography, climate, history, and people of selected Asian countries. Pictures are included.
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Handout
University of Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts: History of Migration and Immigration Laws in the Us

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a brief history of the migration and immigration laws starting in 1790, with brief descriptions of each law. Includes court decisions.
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Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Dragon

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a flashcard about the dragon, a mythical creature in both European and Asian myths, which has many different characteristics. Find out the similarities and differences, and take the quiz to learn more while exploring this OLogy...
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Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Fei Ch'i Hao

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham's Modern History Sourcebook offers a Chinese Christian's account of the Boxer Rebellion in China.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Traveling the Silk Road: Take a Journey

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about some of the ancient Asian and Middle Eastern cities along the Silk Road between AD 600 and 1200. Highlights Xian, Turfan, Samarkand, and Baghdad, as well as those who traveled by sea.
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Handout
World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Buddhism

For Students 9th - 10th
Reference page examines the Asian spiritual tradition of Buddhism starting with its origin through its expansion across Southern, Central, and East Asia. Includes key concepts, a timeline, and links to related content.
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Other

Alaska History and Cultural Studies: Alaska's Cultures

For Students 9th - 10th
The numerous cultures that make up the demography of Alaska are profiled. Included are Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, Polynesians and Latin Americans.
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Website
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Report on the Peasant Movement in Hunan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Modern History Sourcebook of the Fordham University contains Mao Zedong's report on an investigation of the peasant movement in Hunan, March 1927.
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Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Apartheid in South Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how apartheid came to be official policy in South Africa. Under apartheid, South Africans were divided into four racial groups: Whites, Asians, Coloreds, and Blacks. Discover what life was like for black South Africans and how...
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George Mason University

Moving Here: 200 Years of Migration in England

For Students 9th - 10th
"Your life is history." So begins the page dedicated to the stories of people who have moved to England to make it their home. You can tell your story! You can also find help to begin to trace your roots at this site as well. What...
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Besides viewing the collections and exhibits at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, you can view the "Timeline of Art History" and other useful resources at this site.
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Other

Toledo Museum of Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Located in Toledo, OH. A fine collection of world-famous works of art from various periods throughout history. Although located in a smaller mid-western city, you'll be surprised at what it has to offer.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: What Does It Mean to Be Human: Human Evolution Research

For Students 9th - 10th
Research continues to discover evidence left behind by prehistoric man. Discover the climate effects on human evolution and explore how the adaptable survived. The Asian and East African Research Projects in Kenya are described. You,...
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: East Asia in the World

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Drawing attention to relationships between East Asian countries and the rest of the world enhance lessons by introducing some of the resources mentioned.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: East Asia in the World

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Drawing attention to relationships between East Asian countries and the rest of the world enhance lessons by introducing some of the resources mentioned.

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