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American Indians in the United States

This online course examines American Indian history in the United States from the earliest evidence of human habitation through first contact with Europeans, conflicts in the West, World War II and other key events in 20th century U.S. history, the American Indian rights movement, and into the present day.

Format: article/online course

Bridging language barriers

In Bridging Spanish language barriers in Southern schools, page 1.3

How schools can ease the transition for Latino immigrant students.

Format: article

By Regina Cortina.

Bridging Spanish language barriers in Southern schools

These articles provide background on Latino immigrants in North Carolina, administrative challenges in binational education, and strategies through which teachers can build on what Latino students bring to their classrooms to create a learning environment that meets the needs of all students.

Format: series (multiple pages)

Going to the Namche market

Porters, women, and children carry heavy loads of goods on their backs to the market in Namche, Nepal. Yaks can also be seen transporting goods. Their path is steep and rocky and can only be traveled on foot.

Format: image

The importance of Deaf culture

Deaf students benefit in many ways from being educated in inclusive settings, but it is also crucial for them to have opportunities to interact socially with other deaf people. In this video, experts explain why social interaction is so important and share...

Format: video/video

Intrigue of the Past

Lesson plans and essays for teachers and students explore North Carolina's past before European contact. Designed for grades four through eight, the web edition of this book covers fundamental concepts, processes, and issues of archaeology, and describes the peoples and cultures of the Paleoindian, Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian periods.

Format: book (multiple pages)

Resources on the web

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages

Advocacy materials for teaching and learning foreign languages. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages

Barahona Center for the Study of Books in Spanish for Children and Adolescents

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Format: website

Provided by: California State University San Marcos - Kellogg Library

EDSITEment - All Subject Categories

This site provides links to lesson plans in the subject areas of Art & Culture, Foreign Languages, History & Social Studies and Literature & Language Arts. Each broad category is broken into numerous subcategories pertaining to the general subject. For... (Learn more)

Format: website

Provided by: National Edowment for the Humanities

ePals Classroom Exchange

Offers safe, innovative ways for students to make contact with students of other cultures through school-safe email. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

National Rural Education Association

An organization dedicated to maintaining the vitality of rural school systems across the country. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: University of Oklahoma

North Carolina Center for South Asia Studies

An interinstitutional research center which provides community outreach to K-12 schools in the area of South Asian studies. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: Duke University

North Carolina Child Advocacy Institute

An advocacy and support organization that influences public policy in favor of all children and youth below the age of eighteen residing in North Carolina. (Learn more)

Format: website/activity

Provided by: North Carolina Child Advocacy Institute

North Carolina Japan Center

A statewide resource which promotes "mutual understanding and closer relations between the people of North Carolina and Japan in academic, business, cultural, educational, scientific, and technical matters, to the benefit of our state and its people." (Learn more)

Format: website/general

North Carolina Teaching Asia Network/National Consortium for Teaching about Asia

Provides seminars for educators who teach about Asia to learn more about the continent, its people, and culture. Their outreach program brings experts in the field to speak to students at North Carolina schools. (Learn more)

Format: website/general