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Sacred Text Archive

Jewish Fairy Tales and Legends by "Aunt Naomi"

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the index page to the full text of a vivid collecton of Jewish folklore that entertains and teaches. This book, originally published in 1919, is based on tales from the Talmud and Midrash. While some of the themes are familiar...
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American Forum for Global Education

American Forum for Global Education: Introducing Myself & Others

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Lesson plans teachers can use to promote self-understanding, cultural understanding, and the interconnectedness of people and cultures.
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Gateway to the Classics: Czecholovak Fairy Tales

For Students 9th - 10th
These tales from Eastern Europe are reproduced here in a very user-friendly environment that allows the student to customize the display to alter text size, background color and other variables.
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Smithsonian Institution

The Fabric of Moroccan Life

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Click on the map of Morocco to discover the textiles that come from each particular region.
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Smithsonian Institution

The Fabric of Moroccan Life Urban Textiles and Costumes

For Students 3rd - 8th
For hundreds of years, Moroccan women have composed fine embroideries and rugs using intricate designs that have been passed down through generations. View these exquisite textiles with large detailed images.
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Smithsonian Institution

The Fabric of Moroccan Life Rural Weavings

For Students 9th - 10th
Berber peoples, the indigenous inhabitants of rural Morocco, are known for their spectacular weaving. Shown on this website are 14 different examples.
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International Reading Association

Reading Online: Building Cultural Understanding and Communication

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Research and ideas about developing cultural awareness and understanding within a classroom.
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Story Arts:storytelling Activities & Lesson Ideas

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Use this site to get students interested in and enthusiastic about storytelling with these cool lesson ideas. Look through these short descriptions of lesson ideas to help develop a lesson to fit your classroom needs.