| Unit 1 | Who Is J.K. Rowling? |
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| The official J.K. Rowling site offers a biography and the latest news about the author and her books. |
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| Kids Reads features an interview with J.K. Rowling, a Who's Who guide to the world of Harry Potter, games, and trivia. |
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| Unit 2 | What Are Some Special Rules for Chinese New Year? |
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| Discover more about the Chinese New Year celebration, including traditional foods, decorations, and taboos. |
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| This site features a Calendar of Chinese signs, virtual fortune cookies, and a history of the Chinese New Year celebration. |
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| Unit 3 | Where Is Buckingham Palace? |
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| Explore Buckingham Palace at the official web site of the British Monarchy. |
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| Take a virtual tour of Buckingham Palace. |
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| Unit 4 | Why Are Cows Special in India? |
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| Learn more about Hinduism's sacred animal at this Nature site from PBS. |
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| Read "The Gentle Cow," an online article from Cross Cultural Solutions. |
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| Unit 5 | How Do Mexicans Celebrate the Day of the Dead? |
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| Check out the Day of the Dead website for recipes, photos, and poems about this Mexican holiday. |
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| The Día de los Muertos site from AZCentral.com has information on the history of the holiday, related crafts, and holiday food. The site also has an education packet for teachers. |
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| Unit 6 | Who Are the Inuit? |
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| The PBS Nature site "The Living Edens: Arctic Oasis" is an online expedition to the land of the Inuit. Click on "For Teachers" in the top navigation area for lesson plans. |
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| The CBS/Radio-Canada site features a multimedia account of the creation of Nunavut, the Inuit's new homeland. |
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| Unit 7 | What Is Beatlemania? |
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| Read more about the Beatles and their impact on popular music at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. |
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| At "The Complete Beatles Page" you can read the lyrics and listen to songs from every Beatles album. |
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| Unit 8 | Where is the Great Wall? |
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| Read a concise history of the Great Wall at this page from About.com. |
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| TravelChinaGuide.com offers topics on the culture, construction, and preservation of the Great Wall. |
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| Take an interactive video tour of the Great Wall with The Beijing Guide. |
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| Unit 9 | Why Do People Give Gifts for Weddings? |
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| Go to the Wedding Details site and click on the topics to learn about wedding traditions in other countries. |
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| Visit World Wedding Traditions and learn more about weddings in cultures around the world. |
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| Unit 10 | How Did Disneyland Start? |
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| The Just Disney site features the history of Disneyland, a Disneyland photo gallery, and sounds from Disneyland. |
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| Check out the Vault Disney Collection at the official Disney website. Click on "Explore Disney History" to visit the Walt Disney Family Museum, read a biography of Disney, and discover the stars of the Walt Disney Studios. |
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| Unit 11 | Who Is Andrew Carnegie? |
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| Get to know "The Richest Man in the World" at this PBS site about Andrew Carnegie. The site includes a timeline, a photo gallery, a teacher's guide and more. |
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| Visit the Carnegie Library, Pittsburgh. Read a tribute to Carnegie, facts about his life, and his article "How to Suceed in Life." |
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| Unit 12 | What Is Life Like in Antarctica? |
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| Check out the PBS Nature site "Antarctica: The End of the Earth" and find out about life in "the Icebox." |
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| This site from the Australian government's Antarctic Division describes life in Antarctica, the preparations necessary for a visit there, and the different bases where scientists live. |
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| Unit 13 | Where Do People Live Under the Ground? |
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| Learn more about life underground at Coober Pedy. This site features a concise history of the town and describes its attractions, including underground churches, homes, and art galleries. |
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| Join the African Transcontinental Expedition and explore life underground at the Berber capital Matmata. |
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| Discover the history, geology, and underground architecture of Cappadocia. |
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| Unit 14 | Why Do People Decorate Their Bodies? |
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| Take an online tour of the exhibit "Body Art: Marks of Identity" at The American Museum of Natural History. |
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| The PBS site "Skin Stories: the Art and Culture of Polynesian Tattoo," has a history of the Pacific Tattoo, offers a gallery of images, and discusses the role of tattoo in Polynesian culture. |
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| Unit 15 | How Did the Red Cross Start? |
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| Learn more about the history of the Red Cross at the Red Cross Museum, including an interactive timeline, a gallery of exhibits, and teacher resources. |
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| This site offers a history of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, featuring brief biographies of notable figures and a timeline of events. |
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| Unit 16 | Who Are the Blue Men of the Sahara? |
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| Visit the PBS site "Africa: Explore the Regions" for more about the history, culture, and language of the Taureg people. |
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| Visit the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County to read about Taureg dress, their food, and their life. The site includes activities and lessons for teachers to use. |
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| Unit 17 | What Is Canada's Favorite Sport? |
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| The Hockey Hall of Fame (in Toronto, Ontario) features an interactive time capsule, an online journal of the Stanley Cup, and virtual exhibits. |
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| Learn the basics of hockey at Mom's Guide to Hockey. |
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| Unit 18 | Where Is the Outback? |
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| Visit the PBS site "Australia: Beyond the Fatal Shore" for more about life in the Australian Outback, including an interactive timeline and glossary of Australian slang. |
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| Browse excerpts of articles on the history, people, and culture of the Australian Outback at the online edition of Outback Magazine. Click on topics such as "Outback Life," "Legends of the Outback," and "Outback History." |
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| Unit 19 | Why Is the Elephant Important in Thailand? |
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| Discovery Channel's Animal Planet site "Safari Special: Elephant Rescue" has more about elephants in Thai culture. Visit photo and video galleries, and listen to audio clips of experts discussing these amazing animals. |
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| "Thailand's Elephant Music" from Economist.com describes the world's first elephant orchestra, consisting of six Thai elephants at a conservation center in northern Thailand. The site includes a link to the company that has recorded the orchestra's first CD. |
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| Unit 20 | How Did Rich Romans Live? |
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| Learn more about life in Roman times at the PBS site "The Roman Empire in the First Century." |
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| Explore a Roman villa, look at original Roman roads, and learn about gladiators at Discovery Channel Canada's site "Ancient Rome." |
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