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Alaska Native Heritage Center: Unangax & Alutiiq (Sugpiaq) Cultures of Alaska

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an introduction to the traditions and customs of the Unangax and Alutiiq peoples of Alaska with emphasis on their distinct culture.
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Interactive
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian: Choose Your Style

For Students 1st - 8th
Connect globally with young people from Africa by choosing traditional outfits or mix it up with urban wear influenced by African cultures. Create an identity all your own and encounter various people groups within Africa along the way....
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A&E Television

History.com: The History of Halloween

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the origins and history of Halloween as well as traditions and superstitions of this holiday. Links to video clips are included.
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Handout
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Life in Korea: Culture & Language

For Students 9th - 10th
Site introduces different aspects of Korean culture, society, and customs. Basic information about food, music, and traditional Korean heritage. You can also practice Korean or English.
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: Saturnalia

For Students 9th - 10th
Saturnalia, held in mid-December, is an ancient Roman pagan festival honoring the agricultural god Saturn. Saturnalia celebrations are the source of many of the traditions we now associate with Christmas.
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Handout
California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences: Native Alaskan Graphic Arts: Founding Artists

For Students 9th - 10th
This colorful article portrays four Alaskan artists who became known for their drawings of traditional lifeways in Alaska. Near the bottom of the site, click on the name of an artist to learn lots more about each of them.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Swaziland: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the interesting way Swaziland's government works. Find out about how the government structure runs parallel to the traditional chiefdom system. You will also find a list of the current governmental officials. Information is...
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Australia: Culture and the Arts

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the cultural traditions in Australia, including the visual arts, performing arts, cultural heritage, film, writers, and fashion.
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Easter in England

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about how Easter, Lent, Shrove Tuesday, Holy Week, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday are observed in England.
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Other

Lil' Fingers: Purim Sweets

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Young readers and beginning English language learners will enjoy this short animated story about Hamantashen, a favorite sweet baked for Purim.
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Don Quijote: Spanish Weddings

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out information about the weddings in Spain including the traditional Spanish weddings, wedding customs, food & gifts.
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Other

Don Quijote: Bullfighting in Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the controversial Spanish popular custom of bullfighting and the history of this great event.
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Other

Why Christmas: Hanukkah: The Jewish Festival of Lights

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn all about the history and traditions of the Jewish Festival of Lights known as Hanukkah.
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Schools of California Online Resources for Education

Score: Konnichiwa, Welcome to My World

For Students 1st - 5th
This WebQuest from SCORE asks the young student to help a new student from Japan feel welcome at school before (s)he even arrives, by creating a book about the two cultures.
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Incredible Art Department

The Incredible Art Department: Halloween

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explains the history of Halloween and its traditions and customs, and presents links to Halloween arts and crafts lessons.
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Curated OER

Easter Bunny

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of the Easter traditions in Australia.
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Website
Mex Connect

Mexconnect: The Day of the Dead

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes Mexico's "Day of the Dead" holiday.
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Website
American University

American University: Fourth of July Celebrations Database

For Students 9th - 10th
This database was begun in 1995 by James Heintze, Librarian at American University in Washington, D.C. Its purpose is to bring together in one source selected examples of Fourth of July celebrations that have occurred throughout our...
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Other

Australia: Australian Indigenous Cultural Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the indigenous peoples of Australia and how they have helped shape Australia's culture and society of today.
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Website
Other

Mexican Culture Official and Religious Holidays

For Students 9th - 10th
Descriptions of Mexican holidays and festivals, along with related pictures, can be found at this website.
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Native American Diversity

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Extensive lesson plans for students to become familiar with the traditions and customs of different Native American groups and compare them to each other. There are links included in more information needed in the lessons.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Andalusians

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Andalusians in southern Spain. 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: Catalans

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

Countries and Their Cultures: Sinhalese

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

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