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Indiana
In this Indiana worksheet, students read a two page text about the history of the state of Indiana. Students answer 10 true and false questions.
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Utah Indian - Future Changes
Fourth graders discuss and share ideas on how they think the Utah Indian tribes change in the future.
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Solving a Community Problem Through Education
Fourth graders examine and compare Indian and American culture in order to develop a better understanding of both.
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Breaking News English: Stone-Age English Phrasebook a Possibility
In this English worksheet, students read "Stone-Age English Phrasebook a Possibility," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Chinese New Year: Paper Lanterns
First graders study the celebrations of Chinese New Year. They practice measuring and cutting to make paper lanterns.
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Biodiversity Bird Hunt
Students examine the influence of biodiversity on human culture through the use of birds. They brainstorm words that come to mind when they think of human cultures. They describe ways that human culture and biodiversity are linked.
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A Geopoem About Alaska
Sixth graders conduct Internet research on the physical and human characteristics of Alaska. They compose and write geopoems about the state of Alaska, using a template.
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Bird Banter
Students listen to examples of common bird songs of birds found in Illinois. As a class, they discover the importance between the differences in songs and calls. They practice making their own bird calls and songs to end the...
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Language and Linguistics
The language we use everyday reveals a great deal about who we are and where we come from. However, did you know that language is linked to psychology, biology, and other sciences? Explore the "science" of language: how the brain...
Other
Deutsche Dialekte: Germanic Dialects
Comprehensive linklist on all issues relating to German dialects.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Russian Language
A very comprehensive site about the Russian language. Includes information on countries where Russian is the primary language, the history of the language, different dialects, derived languages, the writing system, and the phonological...
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: German Phrases and Greetings 2
Learn common phrases in German such as, "My name is" and "I am from". Play games to practice mastering the language.
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Context Counts in Second Language Learning
Discover how contextual factors count when learning a second language.
The Wharton Group
Discover France: History of French Language
Scroll down a bit to find the brief explanations of the history of French and some dialects: Provencal, Creole, and Basque, with links to more information.
Other
Deutsche Genealogie: Dialekte (Gen Wiki: German Dialects)
Learn about dialects in the German language, including those from the past.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Cantonese Language
A beginner's guide to studying the Cantonese dialect of Chinese. Recognize and understand a concentrated collection of vocabulary and play games for practice.
Other
University of Marburg: German Dialects: Audio Samples
An extensive list of links to audio clips of various German dialects, including historical recordings.
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: Dr. Wolfram & Dr. Reaser: Language Tells North Carolina History
Take a look at language and dialect throughout North Carolina. What influences the various dialects in the state? The cultural developments in different corners of the state explain quite a bit and are identified.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Pomakish Language
Recognize and understand phrases and some vocabulary terms of the Pomakish language. Pomakish is a Rup dialect of Bulgarian spoken in some areas of Turkey and Greece.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Cebuano Language
The Cebuano language, or dialect, is found in the Philippines. Find an introduction to common vocabulary and play games that challenge comprehension.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Pashto Language
Feel like learning a new language? Check out this introduction to the language spoken in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran. Find common vocabulary words Practice recognizing and understanding them through online games.
Rutgers University
Rutgers University: History of the English Language
This site provides a brief description of the history of the English language.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Urdu Language
An introduction to Urdu, the national language of Pakistan. Find phrases and vocabulary to get a start with the new language.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Hawaiian Language
Hawai'i is home to two native languages: English and Hawaiian. Hawaiian is a Polynesian language which is introduced through some simple vocabulary and practice games.