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Gobierno Bolivariano De Venezuela: Biblioteca Marcel Roche
Spanish content; this is the main page for the Venezuelan public library, the Marcel Roche, which can be explored here with catalogue information and more.
Stanford University
Stanford History Education Group: Atahualpa and the Bible
[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson in which students explore and examine primary source material to answer a question about Incan Emperor, Atahualpa's meeting with Spanish conquistador, Pizarro. Includes downloadable lesson plan,...
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Smithsonian Institution: Musica Del Pueblo
Musica del Pueblo is a full-featured resource that explores the traditions of Latino music. Using a colorful mural titled "Song of Unity" as a navigation tool, visitors can watch videos of performances, listen to different varieties of...
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Munchen.de: Oktoberfest in Munich
The city of Munich offers tourist information about its annual Oktoberfest. Written in English, this site explores the history of Oktoberfest, a photo gallery, event information, and much more. Other languages, including German, French,...
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Department of Commerce United States of Government
Explore the United States Department of Commerce through this site in English and Spanish. This is a comprehensive site providing information about the US Department of Commerce.
ArgentinaXplora.com
Argentinaexplora.com: Las Artes Y La Cultura en Argentina
Spanish content; learn about the arts and culture in Argentina by exploring the related articles in this broad list of catagories on the topic.
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson: We the Digital Citizens
[Free Registration/Login Required] For this lesson, 2nd graders explore the amazing possibilities that come with using technology. They'll also learn from the Digital Citizens, who take a pledge to be safe, responsible, and respectful...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Writings of the Ancient Maya
Students are introduced to the ancient Mayan civilization through their writings. They explore a social studies focus on the destruction of many Mayan writings by the Spanish and what archaeologists have learned from the writings that...
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: En Espanol
This is the Spanish version of Environmental Education for Kids (EEK!). It provides student-friendly content that teachers can use as a catalyst to connect, explore, and engage in learning outside. It is designed for upper elementary and...
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Kansas: El Cuartelejo
This archeological district consists of more than 20 sites, mostly associated with the Dismal River/Plains Apache culture, dating from c CE 1650 to 1750. The principal site is a pueblo ruin thought to have been built by Taos Indians who...
Scholastic
Scholastic News: Week of 4 8 13: Happy Birthday, Florida!
In 2013, Florida turned 500 years old. Read about its discovery and early history.
Curated OER
Facial Reconstruction of Skull Excavated in Jamestown
Three English, a French, and a Spanish primary account of the staggering losses, misery, and deprivation that characterized early European settlement as well as the resilience needed to overcome those challenges.
Curated OER
Coat of Arms, Lord Baltimore
Three maps of European settlement in Virginia, the Pacific Northwest, and the Spanish New World, and the accompanying official instructions from lenders and monarchs about the obligations, opportunities, and hopes that those...
Curated OER
Slideshow
Three documents reflecting official views of how to rule and regulate a successful colony in New France, Jamaica, and the Spanish Indies.
British Library
British Library: The Search for the Northwest Passage
Detailed third grade lessons help students understand what skills and knowledge were required in order to become an explorer. Includes specific lessons on John Cabot, Jacques Cartier, and Henry Hudson.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Memory: Colonial Settlement 1600s 1763
The settlement of the colonies in America is the focus of this article. The course of events is divided into topics and time periods, making it easier to understand. Note is made of the effects to the already present Native Americans as...
PBS
New Perspectives on the West: Coronado's Report to Viceroy Mendoza
This is the original report Coronado sent to the viceroy describing his journey from Mexico to what he hoped were the Seven Cities of Gold. He describes the land, people, climate, food, animals.
Bullock Texas State History Museum
Bullock Museum: American Indians
Immerse in the campfire stories of the people who defined Texas. Find out about how the two Americas: the Europeans' version, and the American Indians' version, started changing forever.
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National Park Service: Cabrillo National Monument
This website contains a wealth of information concerning the life of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, the National Monument that was built in his memory, and his discovery of California.
Oakland Museum of California
Gold Rush: California on the Eve Californios
This resource presents information about the Spanish influence in California before the Gold Rush.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Camp Add 'Em Up Iii
Camp Add 'Em Up is a series of lessons for first grade students. Students will use prior knowledge of friendly numbers (two number combinations that make a "10") and "adding on" as they master the ability to add three numbers. In this...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Materia
Explore the concept of matter in this Spanish-language encyclopedia entry. This site features the properties of matter, the Law of Conservation of Matter, and other important features of matter.
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E.l. Easton: English Online: Exercises, Quizzes, Tests
Explore this resource that directs you to various (primarily free) sites where you can create your own exercises, quizzes, tests and more. There are also links to peruse the topics for already developed exercises. There are also...
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Organization of American States: Simon Bolivar
An informative exploration of the life of Simon Bolivar, the man known in South America as the "Liberator," because he led revolutions against Spanish colonial overlords in Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia.
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