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Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Web Japan: Housing, Food, and Clothes

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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How Stuff Works

How Stuff Works: How Australian Traditions Work

For Students 4th - 8th
Information about the traditions and customs of Australia, along with some history, a look at aboriginal culture, Australian lingo, and foods unique to Australia.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Ghorbat Kinship

For Students 9th - 10th
The term "Ghorbat" is applied to several non-food-producing, itinerant populations of fairly low status throughout the Middle East and even beyond, in parts of formerly Soviet Central Asia and the Balkans. These peripatetic populations...
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Other

Early Cultures: Paleo Traditions

For Students 5th - 8th
This interesting site shows many aspects of the Paleo culture. Learn about the ways the Paleo Indians hunted for food, the tools they used, and find a chart which organizes all the information.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Beyond Food & Fiestas: Creating Authentic Cultural Experiences in the Classroom

For Students 9th - 10th
As educators, we are eager to provide cultural experiences for our students. Songs, dances, traditional dress, food, and relevant objects are wonderful ways to interest students in a variety of cultures. But when you take it a step...
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Other

The Culture of Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
The culture of Spain is discussed at this site. Food, drink, nightlife, and fiestas & traditions are talked about.
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Other

Early Cultures: Pre European Peoples of Wisconsin: Woodland Tradition

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative site gives a great description of the life of the Indians of the Woodland tradition. Read about their hunting tools, food, pottery, and the mounds they built. There is a good pdf chart that consolidates all this...
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Other

Project Britain: British Life and Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Thanks to teachers and students at Woodlands Junior School for this excellent website that clues us in on everything British. This is an excellent source of information for customs and traditions, daily life, etiquette, government, food...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Quechua

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Quechua people who live in the central Andes region of South America. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Aymara

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

Countries and Their Cultures: Jivaro

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Jivaro who live on the eastern slopes of the Andes, mainly in Ecuador. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Guaranis

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

Countries and Their Cultures: Basques

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Basques in northwest Spain and southwest France. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Guajiros

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Guajiros, an indigenous people in Venezuela and Colombia. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Araucanians

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

Countries and Their Cultures: Chileans

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

Countries and Their Cultures: Argentines

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

Countries and Their Cultures: Peruvians

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

Countries and Their Cultures: Ashaninka

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Ashaninka people who live mainly in Peru. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Ecuadorans

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

Countries and Their Cultures: Bolivians

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

Countries and Their Cultures: Australians

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

Countries and Their Cultures: Australian Aborigines

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

Countries and Their Cultures: Austrians

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