Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Old Business, New Business
In this lesson students are introduced to several businesses from the past. They see that, while the names for these businesses are different, many of the elements of that job are seen in occupations today. The web site, "Business Cards"...
American Indian Heritage Foundation
Indians.org: Lipan Apache (Tindi)
This article details the history of the Lipan Apache, an important subgroup of the Apache in Texas. To tell their story, it focuses on the history of the Castro Family of Lipan Apache Chief Cuelga de Castro. They received their surname...
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Spanish411.net: Hispanic Names
Hispanic naming methods are explained on this resource. Spanish surnames, first names, married last names, Children's last names, Spanish middle names, Spanish nicknames, and Spanish suffixes are included on this site.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: What's in a Name?
In this Curriculum Unit, students will consider "What's In A Name?" in 4 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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Ancestry: Last Name Meanings and Origins
Discover the meaning and history behind any last name.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc, surnamed the 'Maid of Orleans.'
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