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American Museum of Natural History

Global Grocery

For Students 6th - 12th
A walk through the grocery store is like a walk around the world. An interactive activity shows popular grocery items and where the ingredients originate. Perfect as a remote learning resource, the lesson connects groceries to the...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of African Art: Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the crafts that the African American culture exported from native African lands, basketry and cultivation of rice. With the lessons provided in the downloadable document, students will weave together history, geography, social...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Jazz Origins in New Orleans Pre 1895

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the origins of jazz music as it began in New Orleans before 1895. With its unique history and culture, New Orleans provided many opportunities for the development of jazz to thrive and grow.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Jazz Origins in New Orleans: 1895 1927

For Students 9th - 10th
Dive into the rich history of jazz as it progressed in New Orleans. Focusing on the time from 1895 to 1927, this site highlights key musicians and influences that helped shape this American artform.
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Iowa State University

The Roots of the Wto

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explains the origin of GATT and some of the events that took place in the earlier stages of GATT.
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Other

Pop and Rock Music in the 60s: A Brief History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has an web-article of the origins of 60s rock. Sections include "The Roots of Rock 'n' Roll," "The 1960's Begin," "The British Invade," and "1968 & 1969: The Unraveling." Also includes a bibliography section called...