Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Geography: People: A Tale of Two Koreas

For Students 4th - 8th
Compares what life is like in North Korea to life in South Korea.
Lesson Plan
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Learning Lab: Japan: Images of a People

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learners learn to view Japanese paintings, they make a screen, and they learn about the culture of Japan. There are three lesson plans and all allow all needed materials to be downloaded.
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Other

Castles for Kids: Homepage

For Students 3rd - 5th
Castles for Kids presents the features of a medieval castle, including the parts, the inside, and the people who lived in castles. Features include links to order books on castles and coloring activities.
Activity
Other

Orlando Manuel Cepeda

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn all about the career and life of this Puerto Rican baseball Hall of Famer. His awards include Rookie of the Year, 1967 MVP, All-Star, and world champion.
Activity
Other

Atanasio "Tony" Perez Regal

For Students 3rd - 8th
The accomplishments, career stats, and life story of this Latino Baseball Hall of Famer first baseman are profiled. Perez overcame many cultural barriers to play in the Major Leagues.
Handout
Tennessee History For Kids

Tennessee History for Kids: Part One, Two Worlds

For Students 3rd - 8th
Do you remember what it was like to move to Tennessee? People spoke a different language. They ate unusual food. Their way of life was not the same as yours. When Europeans came to Tennessee, they also had to adjust to the ways of the...
Lesson Plan
American Forum for Global Education

American Forum for Global Education: Lullabies Link People

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This site is provided for by the American Forum for Global Education. Using lullabies as the base of study, students learn about cultural differences in child care and taking care of basic human needs.
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Oxfam

Cool Planet: Brazil

For Students 3rd - 8th
Travel to Brazil and discover information on its history, geography, people, and fun facts. Also, find out what Oxfam is doing to help the third of the population of people in this country that still live in poverty.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: Egypt

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Explore ancient Egyptian culture, people, and myths. Discover tales of Osiris, Seth, and Isis. Write a myth with author Jane Yolen. Flash Plug-in only required on brainstorming link.
Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Geography: People: Taureg Nomads of the Sahara

For Students 4th - 8th
Read about the characteristics of the Taureg, a nomadic people who inhabit the Sahara region. Their lifestyle is described and what they do to survive in the extreme heat of the desert.
Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Geography: People: Growing Coffee in Latin America

For Students 4th - 8th
Describes the history of coffee production, where it is grown, and efforts by Fair Trade to help coffee farmers make a decent income.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Mali & African Empires the Legend of Sundiata

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The legend of how Sundiata became the leader of the Mali people. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Activity
Other

Transit People: Early Transportation

For Students 3rd - 8th
Today we use cars, trains, airplanes and boats to travel around our world. But it hasn't always been this easy. Learn about the many different ways people have traveled in the past.
Article
Ducksters

Ducksters: Early Islamic World Trade and Commerce

For Students 4th - 8th
Find out how people in the early Islamic world used their resources for commerce and trade.
Handout
Globio

Glossopedia: China

For Students 3rd - 8th
China is the second largest country in Asia with the largest population in the world. This article discusses China's long history, many inventions, and basic cultural information. China's varied topography is introduced as well as...
Article
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: School Publishers: Taino Indian City Found

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about a Taino Indian city discovered in the Dominican Republic. Includes two discussion questions you can use to check reading comprehension. Bilingual Spanish/English.
Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Geography: People: Life in Tokyo

For Students 4th - 8th
Describes features of Tokyo that make it possible for its large population to live there.
PPT
Virginia History Series

Roanoke Voyages and Sir Walter Raleigh's "Virginia" (1584 1603) [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 8th
A slideshow explaining the history of Sir Walter Raleigh's expeditions to the New World, beginning with a 1578 voyage with his half-brother on a search for the Northwest Passage, followed by several expeditions to try to establish a...
Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Ks2: Who Were the Ancient Greeks?

For Students 1st - 9th
About 2,500 years ago, Greece was one of the most important places in the ancient world. The Greeks were great thinkers, warriors, writers, actors, athletes, artists, architects and politicians. The name 'Greeks' was given to the people...
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Other

Odyssey: Middle East Stage: Turkey

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a step into the world of Turkey with this team of Teacher Trekkers. You will look at life in the Middle East, meet "real" people and learn about the culture and religion.
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Other

Odyssey: Middle East Stage: Iran

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a step into the world of Iran with this team of Teacher Trekkers. You will look at life in the Middle East, meet "real" people and learn about the culture and religion.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Shoals Area Landmarks and Sites of Interest

For Teachers 1st - 9th Standards
In this lesson students choose a local landmark or site located in the Shoals area and research that site's contribution to history. Students demonstrate their knowledge of a specific Shoals area landmark or site by creating various...
Handout
Wonderville Media

Wonderville: Amelia Earhart

For Students 2nd - 7th
She was born July 24, 1897, in Atchison, Kansas. Amelia Earhart was one of our most celebrated aviators then, and still is today. She broke all sorts of flying records and charted new territories in a time when there were very few people...
Handout
Globio

Glossopedia: Borneo

For Students 3rd - 8th
Borneo is the third largest island in the world. Borneo's vast biodiversity, natural resources, and geology are discussed. The history of indigenous peoples as well as the effects of colonization and overuse of natural resources are...