Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: American Isolates
The students will learn about the culture and the people of American Isolates that live in the rural south of the United States.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Korean Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Korean Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: South African Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of South African Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: South and Southeast Asians of the United States
A webpage with some brief information about the culture of South and Southeast Asians who live in the United States.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Teton
A page containing information about an Indian tribe known as the Teton who live in South Dakota. Investigate their family life, economy, religion, and history.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Shuswap
Learn about the tribe known as the Shuswap who live in south-central British Columbia.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Venezuela
It's easy to explore the South American country of Venezuela through "Facts at a Glance". Discover information about geography, culture, economy, government, climate, and more. If you want more, take a look at the notes and commentary.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Ecuador
A detailed and comprehensive resource for finding much information on the South American republic of Ecuador. Organized by quick facts in chart form or longer commentaries.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Peru
Comprehensive site that gives you "Facts at a Glance" or more in-depth information about such topics as geography, people, economy, climate, or foreign relations. Have fun exploring the South American country of Peru.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Latin America
Article on Latin America that provides a great overview of the region. Discussions include history, religion, culture, links to information about each of the countries, and more.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: North and South: Different Cultures, Same Country
The Civil War that raged across the nation from 1861 to 1865 was the violent conclusion to decades of diversification. Gradually, throughout the beginning of the nineteenth century, the North and South followed different paths,...
Other
Native Languages of the Americas: Native American Headdresses: Facts for Kids
Describes the different types of headdresses worn by Native American groups across North, Central and South America. (Note: some links to larger images no longer work.)
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: South Carolina
Explore how South Carolina moved from a "plantation culture" in 1670 to a "growing research center and banking state" today. South Carolina played a major role in the Revolutionary War and the Civil War.
Son of the South
Son of the South: Indian Tribes
Information about various Indian tribes including the Sioux, Cherokees, Comanches. Cheyennes, Creeks, Seminoles, and Apaches.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Resources for Learning: Bolivia Biodiversity
An overview, in a captioned gallery of images, of the plant and animal life of Bolivia as well as some of the cultural traditions and practices among Bolivian people.
Library of Congress
Loc: Learning Page: Pre Civil War African American Slavery
Get an overview of slavery in the South, but also see physical evidence in photographs and historical narratives from slaves of the time.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Bolivia
Provided is a basic profile of the South American country of Bolivia with emphasis on history, culture, its leaders, and its news media. Links to a timeline of key events in history.
Kenyon College
Kenyon College: North by South: The Jenkins' Orphanage Bands
If you are interested in the music for the Cakewalk, come check out the Jenkins' Orphanage Band. They played a mix of ragtime and march. Lots of cool photos.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Guyana
This BBC article provides a brief sketch of Guyana, one of the poorest countries in South America. Presents facts on government, history, culture, leaders, and media.
Son of the South
Son of the South: The American Indian
Discusses the way of life and geographical distribution of various Indian tribes that existed at the time that Columbus reached North America.
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Brazil
This resource covers many topics about the South American country of Brazil. Subjects included are geography, architecture, languages, food, economy, sports, environment, population, religion, history, arts, and holidays. There is also a...
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Bolivia
Great resource that is full of useful information about the South American country of Bolivia. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the fact...
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Chile
Great resource that is full of useful information about the South American country of Chile. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the fact...
World InfoZone
World Infozone: Argentina
Great compilation of subjects about the South American country of Argentina. Discussions include geography, environment, architecture, population, languages, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and holidays. Take a look at...