Library of Congress
Loc: Human Nature and the Power of Culture
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.
Yale University
Examining African American Culture Through the Use of Children's Literature
This curriculum unit is designed for third grade students to address the issue of diversity during many different core areas via the use of African-American children's literature. The unit incorporates a variety of children's books, both...
Read Works
Read Works: What's the Big Idea About Anthropology?: Studying Cultures
[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.
Other
Buzzle.com: Historyplex: Examples That Simplify Meaning of Cultural Determinism
Explains what is meant by cultural determinism and the role anthropologist Franz Boas played in developing the concept, and provides examples of culture influencing human behavior.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Anthropologist
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...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Creole Culture
The online companion to the Creole National Historical Park. You will find links to different Heritage Centers, as well as other sites dedicated to the history of Creole and the south.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution: Anthropology on the Internet for K 12
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.
University of California
Uc San Diego: Anthropology: China Resources Page
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.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Anthropology: Sounds of the Silk Road
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...
Read Works
Read Works: Excerpt From "Meet the Ologist Laurel Kendall"
[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...
Trinity University
Trinity University: Spectrum of Family Systems Across Cultures and Time
This page contains a variety of articles about family systems, with a thorough glossary and many related links.
Other
Logan Museum of Anthropology: European Prehistoric Cultures
An online exhibition that provides a timeline of the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Bronze and Iron ages in Europe. Click on the tools for further explanations of the cultures during that era. Explanations are short, but great...
University of California
Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
A great place to visit for anyone living/teaching in the Bay Area of California. Nonetheless, the on-line education department offers great resources for people all over the country for topics such as California Indian cultures, Mexican...
Other
Logan Museum of Anthropology: Mogollon
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...
Other
Rolf E. Moore and Texarch Associates: Texas Indians: A Little Basic Anthropology
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...
University of California
Uc San Diego: Anthropology: Background Note on Tea
Learn about the history of tea, and its importance to the economy, culture, and traditions of China.
Penn Museum
Penn Museum: Ancient Greek World
Massive site for information on the ancient Greek world. Follow the navigation at the top of the page for detailed sections on time periods, daily life, religion and death, economy, and more. Each section includes pictures of artifacts...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Anthropology of the Middle East
Introducing culture-based performances from the Middle East into Western cultures and the translations and response can be enhanced with these resources.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: The Canela Indians
Journey to Brazil and visit the Canela Indians. Learn all about their culture and view artifacts and video footage.
University of California
Hearst Museum of Anthropology: South Pacific Portraiture
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...
University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba: Plano Indians 6000 b.c. 4000 b.c.
Discussion of the Caribou Lake Complex in Manitoba as a major archaeological unit. It was a campsite for Paleo-Indian, Archaic, and Woodland cultures. Excellent graphic showing stratification of remains.
Other
National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City
There are two exhibitions available online: Formative Mesoamerico and Teotihuacan. Both exhibits have pictures and narratives.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Anthropological Theory
Useful collection of resources for enhancing lessons regarding anthropological theories are provided here.
A&E Television
History.com: Women's history.com: Margaret Mead
A short biography of anthropologist Margaret Mead, focusing on her writings about how gender roles differ in societies around the world.