Activity
PBS

Pbs: Build a Family Album (Scrapbook)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Ideas for creating memorable family albums using the talents of all family members. Downloadable scrapbook basics as well as twenty different album templates to help you get started.
Activity
PBS

Pbs: Make a Family Tree

For Students Pre-K - 1st
At this site, families can work together to create a unique family tree. Its special design allows you not only to record names of your family members but also to describe their likes and dislikes, how they used their leisure time, where...
Website
Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: The Role of Teachers and Schools in Communication

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
What is the role of teachers and schools in regards to communication with parents? Come and explore this informative article revealing how important open communication is for students.
Article
ReachOut USA

Reach Out Usa: Talking to Your Family

For Students 9th - 10th
ReachOut fact sheets are written by young people for young people and edited by a mental health professional. This page discusses the pros and cons of talking to family members about your problems.
Handout
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Kids Web Japan: The Imperial Family of Japan

For Students 3rd - 6th
A short account of the Japanese Imperial family and the role they play in Japanese society today.
Primary
National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Cult of Domesticity: Theodore Parker: Of the Function of Woman

For Students 9th - 10th
A sermon by a Unitarian minister who argues that women have a positive role to play in American life and that isolating them within a domestic sphere loses the power of what they can contribute. Discussion questions are provided.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Mexico

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In this instructional activity, students explore Mexico by navigating the Internet and reading a variety of literature. Traditions, holidays, clothing, etc., of Mexico will be compared to American culture. A newsletter creates a way for...
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Pacific Islander Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Pacific Islander Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Garifuna Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Garifuna Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Roman Families

For Students 2nd - 7th
History written for elementary students to learn about families of ancient Rome and how they were structured. Students can get a sense of the relationship between family members, including slaves and elders.
Website
PBS

Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Women

For Students 9th - 10th
An intriguing look at the woman's role in society in the New Kingdom. This PBS article talks about the rights of women which were unusual in ancient cultures
Website
PBS

Pbs Hidden Korea: Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, from PBS, explores the culture of Korea. Content addresses family life, the role of women, and Confucian ideas.
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Aruba

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Aruba. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
Handout
Other

International Wolf Center: Wolf Families

For Students 3rd - 8th
An effective site that begins with the definition of a pack and touches on a number of family dynamics such as the role of the parents and the development and growth of pups.