Cultures Homeschooling Resources

Africa unit for primary students - Lists activities (without much detail) and recipes to be used in an elementary Africa unit (T)

Black History at InfoPlease - History & timeline, special features, fun stuff, and other resources (Y, M, O, T)

O Canada - Includes older elementary curricula, puzzles and quizzes, and graphics along with many links. (Y, M, O, T)

Dominion Day - History of Dominion Day from Canadian Heritage (Y, M, O, T)

Canada Day Funology - Crafts and activities, food, virtual cards, and more to celebrate July 1st. (Y, M, O, T)

Countries - Sites arranged alphabetically by country as well as a few general links that apply to all countries (Y, M, O, T)

Gheo Atlas - "Gheos.com is building the largest travel portal on the Internet. Here you will find maps, flags, anthems, statistical information, weather reports, history and travel info and tips on all travel destinations in the world." (Y, M, O, T)

Embassy World - Not only does this site contain information on all worldwide embassies of all countries, but you can also find cultural information about the countries in which the embassies are located. (Y, M, O, T)

One World Nations Online - They bill themselves as the gateway to the world, and as comprehensive as this website is, I believe it. Find out anything and everything about any country! (Y, M, O, T)

The World Printables - From KidsDomain, find a variety of printable maps and miscellaneous items here. (Y, M, O, T)

Black History Month from Biography.com - Lots of biographies, a "Who Am I?" interactive quiz, teacher resources (created to accompany History Channel programming), and videos (Y, M, O, T)

The African-American Mosaic - A Library of Congress Resource Guide for the Study of Black History and Culture; taken from an exhibit of the same name. (O)

Africa: It's not a country - Lesson Plans for Teaching About Africa in the Early Elementary Grades (Y)

Incas, Mayas, Aztecs - Mr Donn's FREE Lesson Plans & Activities for Kids & Teachers (Y, M, O, T)

Ancient Greece - Mr Donn's Lesson Plans & Activities for Kids & Teachers (Y, M, O, T)

Ancient Greek Olympics Mini Unit study - Mr.Donn's free lessonplans and activities for students and teachers (Y, M, O, T)

Egyptian Geography (see the Teacher's Guide) - Mysteries of Egypt by the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation (Y, M, O, T)

Ancient Egypt Collaborative Thematic Unit - Designed for Primary grades (Y)

Ancient Egypt Unit Study - Mr Donn's FREE Lesson Plans & Activities for Kids & Teachers (Y, M, O, T)

Egyptian Tombs unit - Deep in the Tombs of Egypt - Unique and creative. check it out!!!! (Y, M, O, T)

Elizabethan England Resources - Also known as the English Renaissance (1558-1603) (Y, M, O, T)

Castle Builder - Medieval activity; "You are a Medieval Castle Builder living in Wales in the year 1076. You are hired by the Norman Baron William de Clare to build him a fantastic castle in Aberystwyth, Wales. (Y, M, O, T)

Learn about England - From Scholastic.com's Global Trek; learn about England, its people, and the Industrial Revolution (Y, M, O, T)

Ancient and modern India - Mr Donn's FREE Lesson Plans & Activities for Kids & Teachers (Y, O, M, T)

Pot of Gold Board Game - Mom will need to assist in creating the printable game, then kids can take over. (Y,M)

St. Patrick's Day Lesson Plans and Activities - Free lessons from lessonplanspage.com (Y, M, O, T)

History of St. Patrick - Customs and Traditions (Y, M, O, T)

St. Patrick's Day from the History Channel - St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity's most widely known figures. Watch this video clip to find out the truth behind the mysterious Saint, and learn more about why this day is celebrated! (Y, M, O, T)

Ancient Ireland Unit Study - A new perspective on ancient Ireland for the high school student (O,T)

Daily Life in Ancient Rome - From Mr. Donn, this site is a fun introduction to Roman life for older elementary students. (Y,M)

Rome - Explore people, mythology, daily life, death and burial, writing, and archaeology. Obviously, there is mention of pagan gods on this site. (Y, M, O, T)

The Face of Russia - Site accompanies PBS program of the same name; contains lesson plans for upper elementary through high school. (T)

Russian Orthodox Easter Traditions - Easter Eggs, Folk Art, and Fabulous Jewels! From Teachers First - In which middle and high school students eat their way to a new understanding of an ancient culture. (M,O)

A Russian Phototrack - An illustrated history in addition to photos from each region (Y, M, O, T)

Russian Cultural Resources - From the Kennedy Center. Students are introduced to the genre of folktales and engage in a study of several Russian folktales. (Y, M, O, T)

At the Tomb of Tutankhamen - An interactive edition of National Geographic (M,O)

Ancient Egypt - From the Trustees of the British Museum, each section has a story, a challenge (requires shockwave), and a timeline. The website design is intriguing and the content interesting. Includes information on Egyptian deities and temples. (M,O)

Ancient Egypt; Lesson Plans for Teachers - A selection of cross-curricular lesson plans created by Detroit teachers (Y, M, O, T)

Aztecs, Incas and Mayas Unit - (Y, M, O, T)

Mexican Christmas (Feliz Navidad) - (Y)

(Mr. Donn's) Ancient Greece Unit - (Y, M, O, T)

Hispanic Cultures (Fifth Grade) - (M)

Ancient India Unit - India Past and Present - Lesson Plans for Teachers, Interactive Activities for Kids, and Resources for Everyone. (Y,M)

(Eating in) Japan Unit (K-1st Grade) - (Y)

Elementary Themes Viking Ships - Learn about different kinds of Viking ships and find links to other related sites. (Y)

Nova Online: The Vikings - Nova examines a new, less barbarian image of the Norsemen based on recent archeological investigations. Here's what you'll find online: Explore a Viking Village (Video), Who Were the Vikings?, Secrets of Norse Ships, The Viking Diaspora, Write Your Name in Runes and Build a Tree Ring timeline (Y,M)

Cinco de Mayo Index of Lessons and Activities - From EasyFunSchool.com (Y,M)

Cinco de Mayo Celebration - From KidsDomain.com includes History, Games and Printables, Books to Read, Crafts, Send an eCard, PC Downloads, Mac Downloads, Party Games/Activities, Recipes, and More Sites. (Y,M)

Cinco De Mayo - From Kiddyhouse.com - Includes History, Teachers page, Songs and Fingerplays, Activites and Games, Printable worksheets and coloring activities for kids, and Original cliparts. (Y,M)

Cinco de Mayo Activities - From Apples4theteacher.com - Mexico Games, coloring pages, crafts for kids, word searches. (Y,M)

Mexican Activities for Kids - DLTK's Countries and Cultures - Cinco de Mayo (May 5th), Mexican Independence Day (Sept 16th), Mexican Revolution (Nov 20) (Y,M)

Cinco de Mayo! Coloring Page - From Kids-Korner.net (Y,M)

CINCO DE MAYO ACTIVITIES! - From Mailjust4me.com (Y,M)

Cinco De Mayo - A Grade 2-3 WebQuest (Y)

The World Factbook - From the CIA includes world reference maps, guides to Country Profiles, and Flags of the World. (Y, M, O, T)

All About Coloring - Tons of FREE coloring pages to enhance your unit studies or literature based learning projects. Great resource for maps of the world, states, animals, country and culture themes, community helpers, sports, music and even holidays and religious themes. (Y M)

BBC Children - BBC has one of the best children's sites on the web. It has long been my favorites for their flash games, but the site is large and has much more to offer. School Day 24 connects kids all over the world, particularly kids living in areas of conflict. Science, nature, history, and more are covered in ways that get kids engaged. The site also includes movie reviews, articles, and links to other areas of the BBC site like health and sport, cooking, and more. (Y, M, O, T)

Kids World - Welcome to Kids World, brought to you by the Peace Corps. Join our pal, Traveler, as she explores the globe and learns about making a difference. Come on in to the home of adventure and service -- Peace Corps Kids World! (Y, M, O, T)

Help Traveler Get Ready For the Peace Corps ! - Prepare for a Peace Corps assignment with Traveler's help by learning about the Peace Corps and about the countries where we serve. Each time you get an answer right, she'll get a new item to pack in her backpack! Once the bag is packed, you and Traveler will be official Peace Corps Pals (Y,M)

Breaking Down the Walls - Accepting and understanding other cultures is something that everyone needs to learn. Are you ready to learn about what it's like to be a kid and live in different countries? Read About Famous Heroes from other countries. Created by a group of fourth and fifth grade students from Roosevelt School in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and entered into the ThinkQuest USA contest. April, 2002. Have fun! (Y,M)

KidsCultureCenter.com - A "virtual" culture camp for the families of international adoption. Here you will find information about customs, traditions, celebrations and holidays from around the world. Teaching children about their native countries gives them a sense of pride in and a connection to that country; it provides the child with a sense of roots. Having knowledge about their birth country, its location, people and history empowers children and greatly enhances their self-esteem. (Y, M, O, T)

The Greatest Places - The Greatest Places is a large-format film playing worldwide. Amazon, Greenland, Iguazu , Madagascar, Namib, Okavango and Tibet. This website is intended to extend inspiration and education about the geographically diverse regions and cultures related to the film. (Y, M, O, T)

Islamic Art and Culture - Large collection of links to cultural resources (Y, M, O, T)

Autumn Haiku Lesson Plan - Grade 3 (Y)

Haiku and Beyond - A Study of Japanese Literature - by Denver Public Schools. Grade 4 (Y)

CyberSleuthKids: Hungary - A comprehensive educational directory and homework helper that provides a wide variety of resources on Hungary. (Y, M, O, T)

Australia Themes - From A to Z teacher Stuff. (Y)

Australia Lesson Plans Interactive - (Y, M, O, T)

LessonPlans for Australian Animals and Biomes - Grades 4-12 (M O)

Australia: Lessons About the 'Land Down Under'! - G'day mate! Your students can learn about the "land down under" as Education World offers lessons about the continent of Australia. Included: Activities to involve students in using maps, creating an ABC picture book of Australian animals, preparing Australian foods, and much more! (Y)

Top picks for children's books on France - (y m)

Top picks for children's books on Germany - (y m)

Top picks for children's books on Greece - (y m)

Top picks for children's books on Scotland - (y m)

Top picks for children's books on Spain - (y m)

Top picks for children's books on the Netherlands - (y m)

Top picks for children's books on Wales - (y m)

Top picks for children's books on Costa Rica - (y m)

Top picks for children's books on Cuba - (y m)

Top picks for children's books on Guatemala - (y m)

Top picks for children's books on Mexico - (y m)

Top picks for children's books on Panama - (y m)