Student Handouts
Guy Fawkes Night
What happened on the fifth of November that has prompted an annual, national commemoration in Great Britain? Young historians look at a traditional English rhyme and folk tale from the seventeenth century that...
Endowment of United States Institute of Peace
Active Listening
Ensure that your pupils listen to one another in constructive ways by introducing them to active listening skills through discussion, role playing, and partner work.
Walters Art Museum
The Symbolism of Allegorical Art
Introduce learners to allegorical art with four bronze sculptures by Francesco Bertos. After modeling how to recognize bias and allegory in Bertos' Africa, class groups examine the other three sculptures in the series before creating...
K12 Reader
5th Grade Master Spelling List
Here's a spelling program that includes 36 lists of 21 words and 20 suggestions for weekly activities. Each list includes common and proper nouns, sight words, academic vocabulary, and words built on a specific Greek roots.
Have Fun Teaching
Compound Word List
Never run out of compound words to teach your pupils by keeping this list nearby! All 16 pages are made up of lists of words organized alphabetically.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Folklore
This site explores various folklore and folktales from around the world. Content includes a focus on Arthurian legend, general folklore, folktales, and Greek heroic legend tales and characters.
Other
Australian Folklore: Definitions and Practices
This is a very scholarly document that discusses what folklore is, how it has been studied in Australia, and how Australian folklore differs from the traditions in other parts of the world.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Folklore
Wikipedia offers an extensive definition of folklore, including where the term came from, different categories of folklore, and how it can be used.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Pecos Bill and Slue Foot Sue
The tall tale of Pecos Bill and Slue-foot Sue are retold by S.E. Schlosser.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: John Henry: The Steel Driving Man
At this site read about John Henry, the steel-drivin' man who uses two hand-held hammers to dig a tunnel faster than a steam drill!
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Pecos Bill Rides a Tornado
This site has the story of Pecos Bill. It explains how he rides a tornado like a bucking bronco and when he fell off the ground sank below sea level and created the Death Valley.
Other
Folklore and Traditions
Learn about Venezuela's folk traditions and customs such as dance, music, and holidays.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Joel Chandler Harris (1845 1908)
The famous Uncle Remus folktales were retold by this writer. Site offers a biography of Harris, a brief discussion of the Uncle Remus tales, and a list of suggested readings.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Stonehenge
Wikipedia offers excellent information on the construction, history, folklore, and archaeology of Stonehenge. Includes images.
Other
Organization of American States Children's Page: Brazil
Full of useful information relating to the country of Brazil. Topics covered include: population, language, government, economy, photos, national symbols, and folklore.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Chileans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Chileans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Argentines
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Argentines. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Peruvians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Peruvians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Ashaninka
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,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Quechua
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,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Ecuadorans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Ecuadorans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Jivaro
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Jivaro who live on the eastern slopes of the Andes, mainly in Ecuador. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Bolivians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Bolivians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Bangladeshis
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Bangladeshis. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
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