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Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Norway

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Norway, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Quechua

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Quechua people who live in the central Andes region of South America. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Guaranis

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Guaranis in Paraguay and Brazil. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Ashaninka

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Ashaninka people who live mainly in Peru. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Chechens

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Chechens in Chechnya. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Chukchi

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Chukchi who live in the Siberian region of Russia. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion,...
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Other

Evidence! Europe Reflected in Archives

For Students 9th - 10th
Digitized manifestations of European culture in archival documents whith presentations made by city archives and other local archives in 7 cities of culture for the year 2000.
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Other

Why Christmas: Christmas Cultures Around the World

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the different traditions and ways Christmas is celebrated around the world. Experience Christmas from Australia to Zambia, Italy to China, and many more countries.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Norway: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Norway in Northern Europe.
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United Nations

United Nations Cyberschoolbus: Indigenous Peoples

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students can explore the cultures of various indigenous peoples around the world, e.g., the Maya of Guatemala, Amazon tribes, the Maori, the Navajo, and the Saami in Norway and Sweden. They will examine what it means to be indigenous and...
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History Link

History Link: Norwegians in Seattle and King County

For Students 9th - 10th
Engaging discussion of the role Norwegians have played in the evolution of Seattle and King County. An interesting parallel is drawn between the geography and climate of Seattle with that of Norway, thus indicating why so many Norwegians...