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Mexico Christmas Traditions & Customs

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of Christmas traditions and customs in Mexico.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Let's Party!

For Teachers 1st
Learn about family traditions and customs of celebrations at home and around the world.
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Jewish News Weekly: Evil Eye and Other Superstitions

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Jewish traditions and customs.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Bridging World History: Food, Demographics, and Culture

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This unit probes into the role food plays in society in terms of culture, economy and global awareness since the primary globalization in the 1500s through videos, various readings, and activities.
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Folklore and Traditions

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about Venezuela's folk traditions and customs such as dance, music, and holidays.
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Strasbourg L'europeenne: Christmas in Europe: Christmas Traditions in Europe

For Students 3rd - 8th
A look at Christmas customs and traditions in different countries of Europe, and the names given to Santa Claus.
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Alaska Native Heritage Center: Unangax & Alutiiq (Sugpiaq) Cultures of Alaska

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an introduction to the traditions and customs of the Unangax and Alutiiq peoples of Alaska with emphasis on their distinct culture.
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Alaska Native Heritage Center: Inupiaq & St. Lawrence Island Yupik

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents an introduction to the traditions and customs of the Inupiaq and St.Lawrence Island Yupik peoples of Alaska with emphasis on their distinct culture.
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Alaska Native Heritage Center: Eyak, Tlingit, Haida & Tsimshian

For Students 9th - 10th
Experience the life of the Native Alaskan culture group of the Eyak, Tlingit, Haida, & Tsimshian people and learn about their traditions and customs. Although they share a common culture, they have very different languages and social...
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Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: The Gambler and the Journey

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"The Gambler" and "The Journey" by Joe Lumer are part of a larger anthology of stories about life in Poland between the world wars. Using these contrasting short stories, students will learn about Jewish lifestyles, communities, customs,...
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Mexican Culture Official and Religious Holidays

For Students 9th - 10th
Descriptions of Mexican holidays and festivals, along with related pictures, can be found at this website.
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Australia: Australian Indigenous Cultural Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the indigenous peoples of Australia and how they have helped shape Australia's culture and society of today.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Chewa and Other Maravi Groups

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Maravi group of people, including the Chewa, of Malawi and neighboring countries. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Efe and Mbuti

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Efe and Mbuti of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Sumu and Miskito

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Sumu and Miskito in Honduras and Nicaragua. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Trinidadians and Tobagonians

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Trinidadians and Tobagonians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Chileans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Chileans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Argentines

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Argentines. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Peruvians

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Peruvians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Ashaninka

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Ashaninka people who live mainly in Peru. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Quechua

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Quechua people who live in the central Andes region of South America. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Ecuadorans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Ecuadorans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Jivaro

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Jivaro who live on the eastern slopes of the Andes, mainly in Ecuador. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Bangladeshis

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Bangladeshis. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...

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