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National Museum of the American Indian

Fritz Scholder: A Study Guide

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
In this engaging activity involving close analysis of abstract expressionist art, your class members will not only discover more about artist Friz Scholder's Native American art, but they will also have the opportunity to consider...
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Curated OER

The Martian Chronicles: Concept Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
If you're planning on including Ray Bradbury's The Martian Chronicles in your science fiction unit, use a concept analysis guide to frame your instruction. It covers literary elements such as setting, narrative voice, and theme, as...
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Other

American Studies Online: Theme Parks and Mass Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by American Studies Online. The Disney concept and philosophy has had a widespread influence on American life beyond the amusement parks. This article shows the influence has even spread to shopping malls and...
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Aelbert Cuyp

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Aelbert Cuyp.
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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Chronological Listing of Landscape Painters

For Students 9th - 10th
ArtCyclopedia's chronological list of landscape painters from the 16th thru the 20th centuries. There are links to the artists' biography and works.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Tending the Commons

For Students 9th - 10th
Sound recordings, photographs, manuscripts, and interactive maps describe a way of life in the mountains of West Virginia. The culture of the folks in the Big Coal River Valley as well as the environment of the Valley are explored.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Sacred Landscapes and Social Memory Ndaxagua Tunnel

For Students 9th - 10th
PDF report on Ndaxagua Natural Tunnel in Oaxaca, Mexico. Included are photographs and drawings (some calendar) of cave markings thought to be Chocho, Popoloca, and Mixtec cultures.
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Other

Encyclopedia of Arkansas: Geography and Geology

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the geography and geology covering the landscape of what is now the state of Arkansas.Both have had important influences on the history and cultural development of Arkansas.
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South Carolina Educational Television

Etv: South Carolina River Venture

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a virtual "float trip" across South Carolina, following the Saluda, Congaree, the Santee, and the Cooper Rivers. RiverVenture is the story of South Carolina's cultural and natural landscape as told by its rivers. It includes teacher...
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PBS

Art21: Maya Lin

For Students 9th - 10th
A great site by PBS that features a biography on the artist and links to art work, videos clips and interviews. On this page there are also links to lesson plans and other artist pages.
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Alabama Humanities Foundation

Encyclopedia of Alabama: History: World War Ii and Alabama

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed encyclopedia entry describing the economic, political, social, and cultural implications associated with World War II and how it changed the landscape of Alabama.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Edward Hopper

For Students 9th - 10th
This Ibiblio.org Webmuseum site contains information regarding Edward Hopper's life, influences, and links to images of his work.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Different Branches of Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the many specializations in the field of geography within its two branches of physical and human geography.