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American Museum of Natural History

Being An Anthropologist: Laurel Kendall

For Students 6th - 12th
Imagine studying Korean culture, especially the role of women, as well as marriage and religious rituals from home! Anthropologist Laurel Kendall shares what she has learned from her many trips to this fascinating country half a world away.
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Other

Asia Kids: Asian Culture for Kids

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Comprehensive website with stories from various Asian cultures, games, art, and language instruction. Included is supplemental information for parents and teachers. Offered by the Asia Society.
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Indiana University

Iu: Literature as Lessons on the Diversity of Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Very scholarly article that looks at the role literature helps teach us about the diversity of our culture. The author looks at various aspects of literature and then gives teacher resources and a helpful bibliography.
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Other

Library of Congress: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

For Students 1st - 9th
This resource offers a collection of cultural works for this month of recognition, celebrated each May. Includes content from the Library of Congress, National Archives and National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Other

Asian Nation:the Landscape of Asian America

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a one stop informational resource on everything to do with today's diverse Asian American community. Provides a broad overview of the many different issues that this culture must face. Latest headlines are continuously updated.
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Other

Alaska History and Cultural Studies: Alaska's Cultures

For Students 9th - 10th
The numerous cultures that make up the demography of Alaska are profiled. Included are Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, Polynesians and Latin Americans.
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Other

Asia/canada: Meeting of Cultures

For Students 9th - 10th
Asians immigrants have had to battle hardship and prejudice to make new lives for themselves in Canada. That path is described here as well as the defining moments that politicized Chinese Canadians and acted as catalysts towards...
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City University of New York

Chinese Cultural Studies: Confucius Kongfuzi: The Analects, Excerpts

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a large number of excerpts from the "Analects" by Confucius. These quotes are divided into seven themes of Confucian teaching, humaneness, the superior man, rites, music, learning and teaching, government, and rectifying the...
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Princeton University

Princeton University Art Museum: Asian Art Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive history and explanation of the cultural influences on Asian art. A map allows viewers to focus on a region. Access images of artwork in the museum's collection.
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Other

Musee Du Quai Branly: Indigenous Art of Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine a collection of artifacts produced by indigenous cultures Africa, America, Asia, and Oceania in three-dimensions. Includes location maps and helpful commentary.
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the diverse countries of Asia. Primarily a travel guide, Geographia offers information on other topics, such as economy, geography, climate, history, and people of selected Asian countries. Pictures are included.
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Other

Asia Society: Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive storehouse of all types of information on Asia, both current and past: maps and statistics, Asian food, travel guides, photographs, articles, timelines, and more. Asia Source is the work of the Asia Society, a national...
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Other

Asian Nation: Asian Cuisine & Foods

For Students 9th - 10th
There are a few things to know when examining Asian cuisine and foods which include dietary cultures across the region, methods of preparation, and health considerations. Peruse the resource to appreciate and understand the evolution of...
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Other

Asian Arts

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you will find Images, Associations, Articles, and links concerning Asian Arts.
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PBS

Pbs: Becoming American: The Chinese Experience

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS presents the journey of the Chinese immigrant from a historical perspective. Current day immigrants discuss the experience of living with two cultures.
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Other

Asian American Children: What Teachers Should Know

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Teachers will learn about the particular needs of the Asian American students in their classrooms. Read about streotypes and how to better help these students in the classroom.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Tibet

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough reference directory for finding information on the Asian nation of Tibet which is part of the People's Republic of China. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Philippines

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough reference directory for finding information on the Asian country of the Philippines. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on this country's culture, history,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Malaysia

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough reference directory for finding information on the Asian country of Malaysia. Content includes background overview, a country profile, and numerous links to key information on this country's culture, history, geography, economy,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Sri Lanka

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an interesting reference source and travel guide to the Asian country of Sri Lanka that includes a broad background overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Turkmenistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile of the Central Asian nation of Turkmenistan, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Tajikistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference directory for finding information on the Central Asian nation of Tajikistan. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Mongolia

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference guide that takes you on a virtual trip to the North Asian nation of Mongolia. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, tourism, economy, and government. There are numerous...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Hong Kong

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a country profile and comprehensive travel guide to Hong Kong, background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government,...