Curated OER
The Atlas Alphabet
In this atlas alphabet worksheet, students write the answer to the clue about things found in an atlas that start with each letter of the alphabet. Students write 26 answers.
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The Mystery of Easter Island and Commas
In this commas and Easter Island worksheet, students read three uses for commas in a box at the top of the paper. They punctuate 12 sentences properly by adding commas and periods where they belong.
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Who am I? Bookmaking
Students explore the process of bookmaking that has its origins from many different international cultures. The multicultural symbolism represented by the medium is utilized by students to expres their identity.
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Spelling
For this literacy worksheet, students find the words that are associated with the acquisition of new vocabulary. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Fun Facts About Bananas: Test Your Research Skills
For this facts about bananas worksheet, students answer a set of 10 multiple choice questions about bananas. Answers included on page 2.
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Living With Risk: The Human Element of Natural Disasters
Seventh graders research the Internet and the given websites to complete this lesson. In this investigating natural disasters lesson students complete several activities about natural disasters.
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The Great Big Yellow Banana Quiz - Fun Facts about Bananas 1
In this research skills activity, students read the questions about bananas and research to answer the 10 multiple choice questions.
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Map Activity: Place Name
In this map activity, students locate given words on a map of the United States, then answer a set of 4 related short answer questions.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Polynesians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Polynesians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Did Polynesian Wayfinders Navigate the Pacific Ocean?
Imagine setting sail from Hawaii in a canoe. Your target is a small island thousands of kilometers away in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. For thousands of years, Polynesian navigators managed voyages like this without the help of...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Polynesians Settlements
Learn about the culture of the Polynesian people. Explore topics such as their history, economy, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Other
Typee: A Peep at Polynesian Life
This site includes publishing history, excerpts,contemporary criticism and reviews for the Herman Melville work.
PBS
Pbs: Skin Stories the Art and Culture of Polynesian Tattoo
Delve into the rich history of the Oceania people by exploring their art and culture. Find that the art of tattooing is much more than a popular trend of young adults.
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Polynesia
Learn about the art of the Pacific island peoples of Polynesia in this historical overview and image gallery of Polynesian art with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica
The home page of Encyclopedia Mythica from which you can access its full range of content on myths from throughout the world. Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Japanese, and Chinese mythology are the site's most popular areas, but many...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Hiapo (Tapa)
Gender roles played an important role in Polynesian art. Men's arts were often made of hard materials, such as wood, stone, or bone, while women's arts historically utilized soft materials, particularly fibers used to make mats and bark...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: Oceania and Australia
Discover the myth of how the Polynesian Islands came to exist. Learn how Maui of a Thousand Tricks made the island as he was fishing.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Niuean Language
An introduction to this Polynesian language particularly spoken among the Niue in the Cooks Islands, New Zealand and Tonga. Start learning common phrases, greetings and simple vocabulary terms. For additional practice play the online games.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Hawaiian Language
Hawai'i is home to two native languages: English and Hawaiian. Hawaiian is a Polynesian language which is introduced through some simple vocabulary and practice games.
BBC
Bbc: Regions and Territories: French Polynesia
Provides an overview of the French Polynesian islands, the most well-known being Tahiti. Gives basic facts and information about its President, Gaston Tong Sang.
PBS
Pbs: Polynesian History and Origin
A brief overview of how Thor Heyerdahl supported his theory that the first people to Polynesia came from the east, from South America.
Other
Polynesian University: Academic Writer: Analogy
Describes different writing strategies to be used with analogies to help get a point across. Gives three good examples.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: French Polynesia
This site has a detailed description of the flag of French Polynesia. There is also information on the coat of arms, other flags of the Polynesian islands, and historical flags.
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