An interesting overview of the diverse artists who have influenced theatre and dance in Canada.

An exhibition from the Library of Congress about cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead with interesting insights on how she used her anthropological skills to explore the complexities of living in a diverse world.

This site is for learning about different cultures and countries. Students choose a destination around the world and the Global Trek takes them there. There are activities and journal topics throughout the site.

Using international folklore as subject matter, lead your students in a unit to research literary forms and foreign countries. There is a printout available for instruction and assessment.

Adapted lesson plans, used by the Peace Corps to prepare their volunteers, are divided into three suggested grade grouping: 3-5, 6-9, 10-12. These activities introduce learners to the concepts of perspective, culture, and cross-cultural...

Photos, documents, music, and stories help students deepen their understanding of the rituals and customs of various cultures throughout American history.

Students investigate how people throughout history have used myths to understand natural occurrences.

Follow a BBC reporter as she visits four contrasting Arab countries to speak with young people about their lives, aspirations, and identity as Arabs today. Stops include Beirut (Lebanon), Cairo (Egypt), Manama (Bahrain), and Rabat...

Animals and tricksters appear in folk tales from a wide variety of cultures, especially those with strong oral storytelling traditions. Use this lesson plan to introduce young scholars to these characters and the lessons they were used...

Although Disney's version of Cinderella is most popular in America, hundreds of versions exist across many cultures. This resource provides lessons, which examine the similarities and differences in literary elements among many versions...

This site provides a good compilation of information on Filipinos in the US- including how, when, and why Filipinos came and noteworthy Filipino-Americans. You can download a chronology of Filipino-American history and jumpt to other...

A website aimed at teachers, parents, and students on ways to combat hateful words and actions. Teaching kids about tolerance is part of many curriculum units across many grades; this site has separate sections tailored to grade specific...

This site is all presented in French, but may be accessible to non-French speakers because of the simple graphics and ease of navigation. Learn how to say hello in 16 languages and see where people speak that language on a world map....

A collection of articles from foreign newspapers about America and American policies, translated into English from their languages of origin. These articles give readers a view of America from abroad. Site includes both English...

Features in-depth profiles with information about academic programs, athletics, campus life, and financial aid, along with geographic search, directories for honors programs, women's colleges statistics on minority enrollment and...

Downloadable PDF publication that provides a review of current research on human development, cultural identity and diversity, and language and literacy development. Nicely balances research and theoretical background with helpful...

This printable guide is to be used in conjunction with the African Vision web site from the NMAfA. It offers six different activites to try on your own including connections between art and science as well as some games.

An insightful interview with R.H. Thompson and Danielle Irvine about artistic leadership.

An enlightening look at the world renowned Cirque de Soleil.

This Daily Teaching Tools resource provides a cooperative grouping strategy. Students will learn communication skills in ethnically and culturally diverse groups.

Collection of folktales, myths, and fairy tales from around the world. Scholastic provides lesson plans and activities to help students understand and even create their own myth, folktale, or fairy tale.

French students can watch real French television news here by simply clicking on INFO.

This is an introduction to a unit on Popular Culture with focus on 21st century novels and expository writing.

Read about the history of the Freedom Seder, a Jewish and African-American tradition. Includes an audio version of the story and a video.