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Bureau of Justice Statistics: Victim Characteristics: Race/ethnicity

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides downloadable reports on rates and types of criminal activity in the United States in different years and regions. Includes data on crimes against various ethnic groups and races.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: The Role of the Kurds, Sunnis, and Shiites in Iraq

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A way to discuss the complex formation of the Iraqi government with students. This lesson plan shows students the different ethnic groups within Iraq and how their views and opinions effect not only Iraq but the surrounding countries and...
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Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University: Music in the Afghan North Instruments

For Students 9th - 10th
From Wesleyan University this is an investigation into the musical instruments utilized by the ethnic groups of the Afghan North. Links to detailed descriptions and photos of the most common instruments are also available.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Mande

For Students 9th - 10th
"Mande" is a term that has been used to identify the culture that embraces the western third of Africa's great northern savanna and coastal forests. The Mali Empire was the source of the Mande diaspora; therefore, in a broad sense,...
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Teachable moment.org: Iraq: Shiites, Sunnis, Kurds, Americans, and Problems

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An analysis of the new government in Iraq and how the different ethnic groups will work into the new government. Case studies for young scholars and ideas for follow up activities after this lesson.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Tanzania: People

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the interesting mix of ethnic groups in Tanzania along with their particular languages. Find out what the groups are and where many came from. From the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Democratic Republic of the Congo: People

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the many ethnic groups in Democratic Republic of the Congo, their languages and religion. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: The Gambia: People

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the various ethnic groups who live harmoniously in the tiny country of The Gambia. Learn about their languages, religion, population. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Burma (Myanmar): People

For Students 9th - 10th
This article about the people of Burma tells of the many ethnic groups and languages in the country. From the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Togo: People

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief look at the people of Toga showing their ethnic groups, religions, languages, and professions. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Burkina Faso: Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Although brief, this article is packed with information about the culture of Burkina Faso. Read about the ethnic groups, their art, and religion. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Pashai

For Students 9th - 10th
The Pashai are an ethnic group located in the northeast corner of Afghanistan. They are estimated to number about 108,000 (1982). "Pashai" is the term used to refer to a specific language, to the speakers of that language, and to the...
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Encyclopedia of Arkansas: Ethnic Groups Italians

For Students 9th - 10th
A variety of diverse cultures settled in Arkansas. The Italian migration and settlement in Arkansas over different time periods is the focus of this article.
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Tds: Madagascar: People

For Students 9th - 10th
Madagascar has been inhabited for only the past 2000 years. Find out the ethnic groups that settled the island and learn the base of the language. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Latvia: People

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the people of Latvia and the many minorities. Find out the ethnic groups, languages, and religions of this country. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Botswana: People

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the people of Botswana, called Batswana after the largest ethnic group. Find out about the religions practiced and the languages spoken. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: China

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief explanation of the different ethnic groups that make up the population of China.
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Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Coming to America: The Era of Mass Immigration

For Students 11th
From 1865 to 1914, up to 25 million people immigrated to the United States. This tutorial examines their reasons for coming, where they came from, the Ellis Island processing center, and how they adapted to their new country. The...
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Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is dedicated to the German memorial of the murdered Jewish people from the Holocaust. This site also offers information on other memorials dedicated to other persecuted groups throughout German history.
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Kootenay: An Exploration of Prejudice Sikhs (And Other Groups)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Sikh were one group who came to British Columbia to work on the railway, and suffered much discrimination from Victorian settlers. This page offers a brief synopsis about this as part of a larger exhibition on prejudice.
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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Bolivia

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference tool with an abundance of country specific information about the South American country of Bolivia. Content covered includes photos, symbols, provinces, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture,...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Family Customs Past and Present: Exploring Cultural Rituals

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Photos, documents, music, and stories help students deepen their understanding of the rituals and customs of various cultures throughout American history.
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University of Pennsylvania

African Studies Center: East Africa Living Encyclopedia: Burundi

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides lots of solid information about the country of Burundi, including aspects such as the economy, government, religion, history, and geography. Note: Some links to external sites may no longer work.
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University of Pennsylvania

African Studies Center: East Africa Living Encyclopedia: Rwanda

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides lots of solid information about the country of Rwanda, including aspects such as the economy, government, religion, history, and geography. Note: Some links to external sites may no longer work.

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