History
Culture Kit
Iceland
Europe, Iceland
Reserve our Icelandic kit, which is full of fascinating items that you and your students will truly enjoy. You will learn about the importance of wool in Iceland, former and current currency, and enjo…
Culture Kit
Iraq
Iraq, Middle East
Welcome to Iraq! This kit is full of items to help your class learn more about the country. Several picture books come in this kit, many focusing on the history and culture of Iraq. Arabic magnet lett…
Culture Kit
Paraguay
Paraguay, South America
Explore the Heart of South America with this culture kit on Paraguay. Your students will learn through the music of the Paraguayan Harp and the Recycled Orchestra. Watch videos about Paraguay’s histor…
Culture Kit
Algeria
Algeria
Explore the North African country of Algeria with this culture kit! Full of a variety of objects from Harissa, a popular condiment, to the book “Dakia fille d’Alger”, a journal written in French that…
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Sites in Jordan
Jordan, Middle East
An Overview of the many Historic Sites Jordan has to offer! Created by Angela Chin, Spring 2019.
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China Newspaper Reading Groups Research
Asia, China
This video was created by CGI Awardee Donny during the summer of 2018. It briefly describes his research on Newspaper Reading Groups in China as a way to study Chinese History.
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Celebrations in New Zealand
New Zealand, Oceania
In this presentation from our Fall 2017 Virtual Cultural Festival, Navigators Jesse, Ashley, and Isatta teach about some celebrations in New Zealand, the Dominican Republic, and Sierra Leone. In this…
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Important Landmarks in Pakistan
Asia, Pakistan
In this full presentation from our Spring 2018 Virtual Cultural Festival, Navigators Mali, Karen, and Sarah Claire teach about important landmarks in Pakistan, Scotland, and Spain. This presentation w…
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Important Landmarks in Scotland
Europe, Scotland
n this presentation from our Spring 2018 Virtual Cultural Festival, Navigators Mali, Karen, and Sarah Claire teach about important landmarks in Pakistan, Scotland, and Spain. This presentation was des…
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Dominican Republic: Perceptions Vs. Reality (without narration)
Caribbean, Dominican
The original Prezi can be found at https://prezi.com/view/VdQ9Do32d50O1jIopOur/ Learn more about the Dominican Republic with this presentation created by Navigator Ashley during the Fall 2017 Service…
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Dominican Republic: Perceptions Vs. Reality (with voiceover)
Caribbean, Dominican
The original Prezi can be found at https://prezi.com/view/VdQ9Do32d50O1jIopOur/ Learn more about the Dominican Republic with this presentation created by Navigator Ashley during the Fall 2017 Service…
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Cherokee Storytelling
North America, United States
In this video Navigator Bethany teaches about the importance of Cherokee storytelling and what Cherokee stories are like.
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VoiceThread: Exploring Germany’s Rich History, One Site at a Time
Europe, Germany
Description: While spending time in Germany, I became fascinated by my everyday simultaneous exposure to the old and the new. In Germany, historical preservation and modern development often go hand…
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Global Women’s History
Learn about the origins of Women’s History Month and some women who made great contributions to their societies
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A Taxi Ride through Uzbekistan’s History
Asia, Uzbekistan
In this Animoto video, Navigator Lily Herbert talks about Uzbekistan’s history, specifically its association with the Silk Road, its ancient cities, hubs for Islamic learning and trade, and the Soviet…
