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Cultural Studies
1901: Living at the Time of the Census
This web site welcomes visitors to the United Kingdom in the year 1901. Students will discover where people worked, what they ate, as well as additional insights in daily life during this time period. Resources are both primary and secondary and include sound files and video footage.
Africa-Sights and Sounds of a Continent
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries provides a collection of greetings and songs from Africa. Additionally, images, buildings, artisans and cultural subjects are offered for learning on this site.
Africa for Kids
Research African culture through images, audio and activities for younger students on this PBS Kids web site.
Africa: One Continent, Many Worlds
This collection, from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles, introduces the natural history and rich culture of Africa through photographs, art, maps and video.
Africa: South of the Sahara
This site provides an online index of resources concerning Africa from Karen Fung, Stanford University Libraries.
African Voices
This site is a source of historical and modern materials reflecting the culture and people of Africa. Literature, folk tales, songs, prayers, interviews, and proverbs are included on this site.
Afro-Americ@: Kids Zone
The African American News sponsors this web site, providing students with games, myths and fables, and brain teasers about Africa.
Alexander Palace Time Machine: Everyday Life in a Romanov Palace
A portrait of Alexandra Palace and other inhabitants in the time of Imperial Russia are offered at this web site. Resources include images, detailed writings, maps, floor plans and primary sources.
Amazon Interactive
Explore the geography of the Ecuadorian Amazon region through online games and activities.
The American Museum of Natural History Congo Expedition
The American Museum of Natural History features a collection of resources, photographs and field notes documenting the Congo expedition by James Chapin and Herbert Lang.
Ancient China
The British Museum brings us a comprehensive look at Chinese culture through art, geography, writings, tombs and ancestors.
Ancient Egypt
Discover life in ancient Egypt through this web site.
Ancient Egypt: Science and Technology
Study Egypt through this interactive web site. Factual information about mummies, hieroglyphs, Pharaoh’s and insight on technology use for study is included.
Ancient India
The British Museum provides this interactive web site of in-depth information investigating Ancient India.
The Arctic Studies Center
Explore the history, culture, and environment of the Northern people. This site explores through pictures, video, text, and slide shows.
Art and Life in Africa Online
Investigate African customs, cultures and countries through maps, snapshots, and artwork.
The Art of Asia
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts uses maps, videos, and images to share Asian art in China, Japan and Tibet.
Asia EdNet
This interactive web site offers teachers and students discussion lists for studying Asia.
Asia for Educators
Students and educators are invited to research Asia through this web site. You will find factual information about Asia’s culture, history, geography, art and literature.
Asian Historical Architecture
Pictures are presented from sites across Asia, including temples, shrines, palaces, houses, academies, fortress, tombs, gardens and engineering works. Short descriptions and maps accompany many images.
¡del Corazón! Latino Voices in American Art
Discover primary sources of Latin American artists and their works at the Smithsonian Institution’s American Art Museum.
BBC History Trails
This site contains articles, games, activities and quizzes that help make sense of the past and the sources that made history in Great Britain.
BBC Religions
Ideas, stories, rituals, and history of religions and beliefs throughout the world are highlighted in this web site.
Being Indigenous: Chilean Indigenous People Portal
This is an interactive web site featuring the Chilean indigenous people. Resources highlight their customs, people, language, and art.
Best of History Websites
This site is an annotated web portal to over 1,000 of the best history web sites on the internet.
Blue Zones - Quest for the true fountain of youth
Investigate why people in different parts of the world live longer than in others at this web site.
British History - The Victorians
Visit this British Industrial Revolution site with students to read articles, play interactive games, and read about historic figures.
The British Museum
The British Museum site provides a resource of exhibits and information exploring the past and present of cultures throughout the world.
Canada Culture
Canada’s history, heritage, people and places are available at your fingertips through this site offered by Canada’s Department of Canadian Heritage.
The Canadian Encyclopedia Online
This interactive web site supplies timelines of world events, feature articles and games for students.
The Canela Indians of Northeastern Central Brazil
This web site invites visitors to research the life of the Canela Indians. Photos, videos, and descriptive writing are available to enhance your knowledge of the Brazil habitants.
Carnegie Council
This site offers insight into the ethics of international policy. Resources include pod casts, events, programs and articles.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
This is an interactive web site that offers games, quizzes, and information about Hispanic-American men and women.
Center for the Study of Middle East and Muslim Civilizations
Resources are found on this site for teaching high school students about Muslim Diasporas.
Versailles
Discover the Chateau Versailles and French history through this site that provides interactive maps, images and photos, informative text about the people of Versailles and their daily life and treasures.
Children of the Camps
This online companion to the documentary that looks at the experiences of six children who lived in Japanese internment camps during World War II.
Children of World War 2
Shopping, exploring a home, and reading letters aide in the discovery of what life was like living in England during the World War II.
The CHOICES Program
Secondary students will be engaged in international issues through professional development materials and workshops through Brown University’s program, Choices.
Cultural Profiles Project
This site provides lifestyle, culture, and custom information of people all around the world.
CultureQuest
This program aides in understanding and appreciating cultures of the world. Resources will provide the tools for creating a culminating web project.
Cultures of the Andes
A web site providing many resources for learning about the Andes culture.
Contemporary life in Vietnam
Contemporary life in Vietnam and the impact of economic and social reforms since 1980 are highlighted at this site.
EDSITEment - Art & Culture
This web site features lesson plans and non-NEH web sites dedicated to promote Art and Culture in education.
Education About Asia
A themed, seasonal online magazine provides students and educators articles and supplements dealing with the life in Asia. This publication addresses such aspects as religion, film and military actions.
Harappa
Cultural perspectives, archeological and historical documentation of the Indus Valley, Pakistan, and India are offered on this web site through pictures, slideshows, essays, sounds and video clips.
iEARN: International Education and Resource Network
Teachers and students together can design and collaborate on projects that make a difference.
Newspaper Pictorials: World War I Rotogravures
A time line of images capturing World War I “before and after the United States became involved” are provided, along with written details highlighting life at home and a far during this time period.
Odyssey Online
This interactive journey allows students to view works of art from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Near East. The art comes from Michael C. Carlos Museum and the Memorial Art gallery of the University of Rochester. Cultural information accompanies each art work.
Olympics Through Time
Learn the history of the Olympic Games and explore unknown aspects and the society that created them. This site provides activities, interactive tours, and a wealth of information including a virtual tour of Ancient Olympia and the temple of Zeus.
Orinoco Online
This interactive website provides opportunities to discover artifacts of Orinoco region of Venezuela. Geography, culture, customs, and landmark of the region are just a few of the offerings of this site. A highlight for students is the introduction to the people from twelve indigenous groups whose perspective provides insight in the rapidly disappearing groups.
Our Great Adventure in Russia
Experience the journey of three students as they travel to Russia. An online scrapbook, in a timeline format, provides insight to the culture, education system and traditions of Russia.
Outreach World - A Resource for Teaching Kids About the World
This is a comprehensive one-stop resource for teaching international and area studies and foreign languages in the precollegiate classroom.
Panoramas: North American Landscape in Art
A “virtual exhibition” of landscape art is offered at this site, celebrating the history, culture and beliefs of Mexico, Canada and the United States.
PaperTigers.org
This website provides librarians, teachers, and publishers resources and information about literature about and from the South Asia and Pacific Rim area.
Peace Corps Kids World
Join Traveler, a website companion, on an exploration of the Earth to gather information about a variety of countries and opportunities to serve.
Peace Corps
Uncover information about the Peace Corps through photos, interviews, and videos provided by volunteers who serve. This site also provides lesson plans and information about the countries served.
Peace Corps World Wise Schools
Peace Corps offers this source for teachers and students. Students will find information about the culture, economy, government, and geography of a variety of countries. Teachers will discover activities, lesson plans and much more. In addition, a glimpse of the life of a Peace Corps volunteer is offered.
PEARL World Youth News
This site, inspired by journalist Daniel Pearl, provides international news through the eyes of secondary students, An opportunity for publishing and writing articles exists through this site.
People's Movement for Human Rights Education
This site addresses human rights issues in the arena of social and economic topics. |
