PBS
Kqed: What Is Culture?
These lesson plans are based on California State Standards, including handouts, activities, and suggested extension activities. Requires Adobe Reader.
Library of Congress
Loc: Cultural Landscapes
This collection includes unique maps, such as topographic maps and those used in land surveys. Includes maps created by George Washington.
Library of Congress
Loc: African American Mosaic: Black History and Culture
Online version of a Library of Congress exhibit, covering information about black history, including colonization, abolition, migrations, and the WPA. It is multimedia and contains hundreds of primary source documents.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Jews of Iran
Until mass emigration began in 1948, Jews constituted one of the largest and longest-settled non-Muslim populations in Iran. Dispersed in every city and town in the country, Iranian Jews were almost always a minority except in a few...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of African Art | African Mosaic
Identify and understand this exhibit of African art presented by the National Museum of African Art. A brief video provides and overview of the exhibit. Experience the tour virtually and quiz your observation skills with the Gallery Hunt.
Read Works
Read Works: Read Aloud Lesson: Whoever You Are
In this read-aloud lesson, students will identify similarities among people around the world in order to determine the theme of the story. Included is a detailed lesson plan, graphic organizer for guided practice, and an independent...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Let's Go Luna: Around the World
Travel around the world with this collection of activities from Let's Go Luna! From making postcards and present tags to dressing up your favorite characters in winter outfits, your child will be introduced to social-emotional and social...
Curated OER
Art of the Pre Columbian Wari Culture
Mosaic, Wari culture of South America, pre-Columbian.
California State University
Bean and Seed Mosaic
This lesson plan offers an alternative to generic torn/cut paper mosaics by using beans and seeds. Introduce Mexican culture and have your students practice the elements of line, shape, and color.
PBS
Pbs: Affluenza
Do you feel bloated and unfulfilled from keeping up with the Joneses? Find out how to live in better balance with your environment.
ArtLex
Art Lex: Roman Art
Artlex.com surveys Roman art and artists with text and illustrated examples. Features include links to related terms, concepts, art examples, and the like.
Curated OER
Cbc: Human Odyssey: A World of Extremes
Immerse yourself in the nomadic worlds of people who live in extreme environments. The Badjao are sea nomads in the Philippines who still live a hunter-gatherer existence but they do it on water. The Bushmen are desert nomads living in...
Columbia University
Columbia University: East Asia in Geographic Perspective
The characteristics, distribution, and complexity of earth's cultural mosaics
Keene College
Geo Granite: Is a Nation Always a Region?
This lesson assists learners in understanding the differences between political constructs and regions.
ABCya
Ab Cya: Wonders Around the World Spot the Differences
Explore some of the world's most spectacular structures with ABCya's game: Wonders around the World - Spot the Differences! This game presents history and illustrations of man-made architectural phenomena, from Machu Picchu to the Great...
Princeton University
Princeton Univ.: Farming in Europe During Neolithic Age
Detailed article that discusses the agricultural changes that happened throughout Europe during the Neolithic Age.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Wake Up World
[Free Registration/Login Required] Explore the lives of children from different countries around the world through the exciting photo stories. Particularly good is Wake up World.
Other
La Vienne Antique
Virtually visit the ancient city of Vienne, France, located southwest of Lyon. Details about buildings and structures and their mosaic artwork are given along with a history of the area. Resources and a bibliography are also provided....
Other
Chora Monastery & Other Byzantine Religious Buildings
This page contains a brief description of Byzantine art and architecture found at the Chora Monastery & surrounding churches. Links to additional information on the Byzantine period.