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Culture en Fetes

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a list of the cultural celebrations in France such as the Fete de la musique and the Fete de l'Internet. Many of the celebrations contain links for more information.
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Inside Mexico: Culture and Traditions

For Students 4th - 8th
Covers a wide variety of cultures and traditions of Mexico, including food, recipes, art, music, history, festivals and holidays. Some of the material is in both English and Spanish.
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Life in Korea: Culture & Language

For Students 9th - 10th
Site introduces different aspects of Korean culture, society, and customs. Basic information about food, music, and traditional Korean heritage. You can also practice Korean or English.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Culture of Bahama Islands

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete cultural guide to the Bahamas. Features detailed information divided into categories such as location, population, language, symbolism, ethnic relations, urbanism, food, economy, social class, political life, social welfare,...
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Access Islam: A Window Into Islamic Holidays, Traditions, and Cultures

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore the holidays, traditions, and culture of the Islam religion through the use of great classroom tools such as digital videos, lesson plans, an interactive timeline, and links to many educational internet resources.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Japanese Holidays and Cultural Events

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Massachusetts Institute of Technology gives a calendar of holidays and culture events in Japan. It gives the history of days, the meaning, and why they are celebrated.
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Tramline

Virtual Field Trip: Windows on the World

For Students Pre-K - 1st
At this site you will find interactive activities, maps, photos, and even audio and video clips for studying the cultures of the world.
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Read Works

Read Works: Happy Holidays!

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about different holidays and the ways families celebrate them. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Live Science

Live Science: Mexican Culture: Customs & Traditions

For Students 3rd - 8th
Looks at the makeup of Mexico's ethnic tapestry, its languages, religions, the values of its peoples, Mexican food, arts, clothing, and celebrations. [Published Feb. 10, 2015]
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Other

Children's Books About Jewish Religion and Culture

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
An excellent reference list of books about Jewish faith and culture. Includes an annotated bibliography and lists of books concerning issues such as Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Hanukkah, Passover, the Jewish holidays, and the Holocaust.
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Black History From a to Z

For Students 3rd - 5th
Students will enjoy exploring this colorful site during Black History Month, or any other month! Follow the timeline of famous African American women and inventors, or just click on a letter of the alphabet to find brief pieces of...
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Other

Earth Calendar of Holidays

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive website allows you to search through holidays around the world. Use this site to learn more about holidays around the world and from different cultures.
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Caslt: French as a Second Language: Classroom Resource Links

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Resources for French foreign-language teachers including a catalogue of links to resources on grammar, vocabulary, culture, idiomatic expressions, culture, reading, holidays, Francophone cultures, dictionaries, listening exercises and...
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Other

Embassy of the Russian Federation

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site of the Embassy of the Russian Federation. Find lots of information, including: the president, government, state symbols, economy, culture, geography, cuisine, religion, holidays, and more.
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Other

Icelandic Festival of Manitoba: Islendingadagurinn

For Students 9th - 10th
Held in the lakeside town of Gimli, Manitoba, the festival allows the Icelandic community to gather and celebrate its history, culture and heritage. Though a commercial site, those learning about Manitoba will appreciate this cultural...
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Other

Traditions of Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage provides many links pertaining to the history, traditions, and culture of Mexico.
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Other

Native American Heritage Month (November)

For Students 1st - 9th
Learn about the special events that take place during this celebration of Native American culture.
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Other

Barbados Government Information Service

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official communications service of the Barbados Government. Besides providing public information to the news media and the people of Barbados, there is also discussion on its government structure, society, history, geography,...
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Other

Barbados Government Information Service

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official communications service of the Barbados Government. Besides providing public information to the news media and the people of Barbados, there is also discussion on its government structure, society, history, geography,...
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Project Britain

Project Britain: Calendar of British Holidays in the Uk

For Students 9th - 10th
Holidays help us celebrate who we are and who we were! Many of these celebrations are centuries old. Click on each month for an explanation of each holiday and the days it falls on for a specific year.
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Read Works

Read Works: Holidays!

For Teachers 2nd Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about seven different holidays. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Other

Japan Related Information

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive list of Japanese festivals, holidays, customs, and food recipes. Read brief explanations of these topics written by an English-translation service based in Osaka, Japan.
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Other

Jewish learning.com: Knish Dough and Filling

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a recipe for Knish Dough and Filling. Also provides links and resources for more information on the Jewish culture.
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Other

German Embassy: German Holidays

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about how Germans celebrate holidays and cultural traditions.

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