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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Institution: Anthropology on the Internet for K 12

For Students 9th - 10th
The Smithsonian institute offers this site by Robert L. Humphrey titled, "Anthropology on the Internet for K-12." Includes excellent information on the different branches of anthropology, careers, exhibits, publications, and more.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Anthropologist

For Students 9th - 10th
Does examining all aspects of human life appeal to you? Would you like to explore the origins of man, of language, of culture? This Science Buddies site gives a good overview of what is involved in the career of anthropologist. Find out...
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Read Works

Read Works: What's the Big Idea About Anthropology?: Studying Cultures

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended to support elementary students' reading comprehension, the meaning of the term "anthropology" is explained in this informational text. Graphic features are provided in this text.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Anthropology

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This resource allows students to discover the world of anthropology in a completely new way. The signficance of studying the human race is explained, along with interactive games, activities, and interviews. Design an ancient flowerpot,...
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Anthropology

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This resource allows students to discover the world of anthropology in a completely new way. The signficance of studying the human race is explained, along with interactive games, activities, and interviews. Design an ancient flowerpot,...
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Indiana University

Indiana University: Cognitive Anthropology

For Students 9th - 10th
This web site is about Cognitive Anthropology, which is very similar to Social Cognitive Psychology. Gives a definition, origins, timelines, and more. Very complete overview.
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Other

Logan Museum of Anthropology: Mogollon

For Students 9th - 10th
The Logan Museum of Anthropology at Beloit College has an exhibit of Mogollon pottery from several periods. Read a brief description of the Mogollon culture, find a map of the area inhabited by the Mogollon, and look at the examples of...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Forensic Anthropology

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive interactive tutorial explains forensic anthropology and the reason why it is important. Learn how forensic anthropologists differentiate between human and animal remains and also what information they can gather from...
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Anthropology: Sounds of the Silk Road

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Travel the tales and sounds of the Silk Road through this resource and understand how music shaped Asian, and eventually, western cultures. You can create your own music to share with your friends, and gain knowledge about common...
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University of California

Uc San Diego: Anthropology: China Resources Page

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of resources prepared for use in classes relating to China. Some are reference materials- maps, charts, or brief essays. Some are translations, ranging from a few lines to a whole book.
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PBS

New Perspectives on the West: Frank Cushing Zuni Anthropologist

For Students 9th - 10th
A PBS biography of the Anthropologist Frank Cushing, who lived among the Zuni in 1879.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Claude Levi Strauss

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the French anthropologist and ethnologist whose work was key in the development of the theory of structuralism and structural anthropology.
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Read Works

Read Works: Excerpt From "Meet the Ologist Laurel Kendall"

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks reading from the American Museum of Natural Anthropology's website called OLogy provides an interview with the cultural anthropologist named Laurel Kendall. A question sheet is available...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Can You Learn From Ancient Skeletons?

For Students 9th - 10th
Farnaz Khatibi examines a fascinating branch of science known as biological anthropology.
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University of California

Hearst Museum of Anthropology: South Pacific Portraiture

For Students 9th - 10th
The Hearst Museum provides an exhibition of Caroline Mytinger's paintings. Mytinger's love of art and culture led her to travel to the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea creating paintings which she brought back to the United States in...
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University of California

Hearst Museum of Anthropology: The World in a Frame

For Students 9th - 10th
View representative works from the early decades of photography, 1865 to 1915, during one of the world's periods of extended travel. Discover how the invention of photography opened eyes to Native American, Japanese, and Middle Eastern...
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Rolf E. Moore and Texarch Associates: Texas Indians: A Little Basic Anthropology

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this article to find out how anthropologists study Native American culture. You can find out about governmental organization, the difference between farmers and hunter-gatherers, and discussion about language. A great summary of...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Jane Goodall

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and work of British primatologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall. Includes information on her first trip to Africa and the many efforts she has made to improve life for animals around the world.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Zora Neale Hurston

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account on Zora Hurston, world-renowned writer and anthropologist.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Photography and Truth

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Photography plays an essential role in anthropology. Draw from these materials to assist in illustrating this role.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Human Nature and the Power of Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhibition from the Library of Congress about cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead with interesting insights on how she used her anthropological skills to explore the complexities of living in a diverse world.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: North American Ethnographic Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
The Division of Anthropology was established at the AMNH in 1873, only four years after the founding of the museum. During its first 17 years, the department was concerned almost exclusively with the acquisition and display of artifacts....
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: African Ethnography

For Students 9th - 10th
The Anthropology Division's African collection is extensive in terms of geographic coverage. It includes North Africa, West Africa, and Madagascar, although its greatest concentration of material is from central and southern Africa. The...
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Curated OER

A View on Cities: Philadelphia: Museum of Anthropology

For Students 9th - 10th
Museum of Anthropology (Philadelphia)

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