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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Betsileo

For Students 9th - 10th
The Betsileo (Bts) are one of approximately twenty "ethnies," or ethnic units, into which Madagascar divides its population. The Betsileo began to use that term for themselves after their conquest by the Merina in the nineteenth century....
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Acholi

For Students 9th - 10th
The name "Acholi" is used for peoples living in the former Acholi District of northern Uganda and the adjoining area of the southern Sudan. The primary language of Acholi today is Luo, a Western Nilotic language spoken by groups...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Bagirmi Kinship

For Students 9th - 10th
The term "Bagirmi" refers to a multi-ethnic society organized as an archaic state. Major populations in the Bagirmi region were the Barma, who formed and dominated the state; Arabs, who were its most numerous inhabitants; and the Fulani,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Baggara

For Students 9th - 10th
"Baggara" as a term refers to a group of tribes that share certain cultural characteristics and claim kinship to each other and to a tribe in the Hejaz (southern Arabian Peninsula). The five main tribes of Baggara are the Messiriya,...
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A&E Television

History.com: 7 Bizarre Sports Curses

For Students 9th - 10th
Superstitions and sports are inseparable, but a few sports franchises and athletes have endured runs of such poor fortune that they seemingly can only be explained by the supernatural. Hexes such as the Curse of the Bambino and Curse of...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Ruminants

For Students 9th - 10th
Why do cows chew their cud? This video segment from Secret of Life: "Accidents of Creation" describes the physical adaptations that have made ruminants some of the most important, and certainly the most efficient, plant eaters on earth.
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Outdoor Life: Where to Hunt: Guide to the 8 Best Big Game Hunts in the West

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents information on high quality hunts for big game across the United States. Looks at popularity of the hunt, type of terrain, difficulty level, trophy potential, places to stay, and cost for licenses and tags.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Bovid

For Students 9th - 10th
Some factual information on bovids can be found in this Wikipedia encyclopedia article. There is also a table that provides scientific classification information on bovids as well.
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One World's Journey: Georgia's Environment and Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice summary of the physical geography of Georgia. Read about the climate, vegetation, and animal life.
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Leather Puppets of India

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn about the fascinating world of Gypsy-made leather puppets. This nomadic tribe is always on the move carrying their puppets and musical instruments seeking permission from village leaders to perform for monetary...
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Other

Hebraic Roots of Christianity: Tabernacle of Moses

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Hebraic Roots of Christianity provides great detail about the structure of the Tabernacle and the people involved with it.
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Other

January Magazine: Profiles and Interviews: Mario Vargas Llosa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an in-depth interview with Peruvian writer Vargas Llosa concerning past literary works, political involvement, and role in present literature.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Mario Vargas Llosa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an in-depth biography of Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa.
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Bernard Most on the Web

For Students 1st - 5th
Use the Stegosaurus on this page to click through information about Bernard Most, his books and awards, play games, and print coloring pages.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Chamois (Rupicapra Rupicapra)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore images and facts about the Chamois, including details on its appearance, habitat, breeding, diet, behaviour, and much more.
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Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Welcome to the Oakland Zoo

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Site allows users to tour the Oakland Zoo and view all types of animals from A-Z. Offers links to cool stuff and a world safari.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Rukuba

For Students 9th - 10th
The Rukuba live in central Nigeria, on the High Plateau at some 30 kilometers west of the town of Jos, capital of Plateau State. They are one among the numerous small groups inhabiting the region. These groups are, by African standards,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Lobi Dagarti Peoples

For Students 9th - 10th
The terms "LoDagaa" and "Lobi-Dagarti" (or Dagara) are used for a cluster of peoples situated across the frontier of Burkina Faso and Ghana. Hoe farming of cereals (sorghum, pennisetum [pearl millet], maize), together with some yams are...
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Curated OER

Capricorn the Goat

For Students 9th - 10th
The Learning Network surveys several constellations and the twelve constellations that comprise the Zodiac. Features include star tables and symbols.
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Worksheetsplus: Reading Comprehension Quiz Game for 3rd Grade: Collection 1

For Students 3rd
Read a short literary text titled "Two Goats Cross a River" and answer the multiple-choice reading comprehension questions that follow.
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Davidson College

Alternatives to Herbicides

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative site discusses the use of organic farming, microorganisms, goats, and herbicide resistant crops as an alternative to the use of herbicides to control weeds.
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Voice Thread: Baby Farm Animals

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Narrated slideshow introduces viewers to a variety of baby animals and answers such questions as, what are baby goats called? what are baby cows called? what are baby swans called? [Registered users can comment on each slide, via text,...
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Kids' Farm

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Take a virtual tour of the Kids' Farm at the National Zoological Park. Read about the animals and how to take care of them. You can even learn to grow your own pizza garden.
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Canadian Agricultural and Food Museum (Caf)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Under the heading "Tour of the Museum," there are excellent links to information on dairy farms, small animals found in the barn, horses, beef cattle, and more! There are also teachers kits available through this site that are meant to...

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