cultures

ONLINE INTERNATIONAL GROCERS

http://www.mexsuper.com/

http://www.tienda.com/

http://www.frutaonline.com/

http://www.elplazas.com/

culturally authentic foods from around the world

EL RATONCITO PÉREZ

http://www.guiainfantil.com/servicios/Cuentos/RatoncitoPerez.htm

http://www.ratoncitoperez.org/index.html

http://www.elratoncitoperez.es/

instead of "tooth fairy," a kindly mouse visits children in Spanish-speaking cultures

CASTLES IN SPAIN

http://www.castlesontheweb.com/search/Castle_Tours/Spain/

http://www.castillos-de-espana.com/

http://www.arsvirtual.com/p_espagnol/visitas_virtuales/reales_sitios/real/real01.jsp

panoramic and photographic tours, mostly in Spanish

question: "Do you know there are about 2,000 castles in Spain?"

last URL is virtual tour of the Palacio Real in Madrid; see also "Royal Family of Spain" below

CARNAVALES DE PUERTO RICO Y DE ESPAÑA

http://www.elboricua.com/vejigante1.html

http://www.exitstudio.com/web-content/pages/lesson_veji.html

http://www.exitstudio.com/web-content/pages/vejiactivity.html

http://www.exitstudio.com/web-content/pages/bookvideo.html#VEJI

http://www.exitstudio.com/web-content/pages/vejifeat.html

http://www2.mailordercentral.com/isla/products.asp?dept=95

http://www.millis.k12.ma.us/Programs/Immersion/diasespeciales/carnaval.htm

http://www.elcoquigifts.com/maskvejigante1.asp

http://www.rethinkingschools.org/archive/17_01/Maki171.shtml

http://mail.mph.net/academic/language/nlutz/Spanish/second_grade_vejigante.htm

http://americanhistory2.si.edu/ourstoryinhistory/tryathome/activities_carnival.html

http://pacomova.eresmas.net/paginas/poesias/carnaval.htm

http://www.doslourdes.net/Carnaval.htm

http://www.doslourdes.net/CARindex.htm

http://www.dibujosparacolorear.info/colorear-carnaval-1.htm

fantastic, colorful, masked character of traditional Puerto Rican carnival celebrations

example of blending of African, Spanish, and Caribbean influences

directions for the suit, cape, and mask

video in English with instructions for making a real vejigante mask

lesson plans, craft activities related to Puerto Rico and Spain

last four URLs relate to Spain

PUERTO RICO: ISLA DEL ENCANTO

http://www.salonhogar.com/est_soc/pr/index.htm

http://www.elboricua.com/BKlessonplans.html

http://www.elboricua.com/pava.html

http://www.prfdance.org/

www.islaonline.com

http://americanhistory2.si.edu/ourstoryinhistory/tryathome/activities_carnival.html

http://www.outreachworld.org/Files/UniversityofArizona/Puerto_Rico_Lesson_Handouts.doc

http://www.outreachworld.org/Files/UniversityofArizona/Puerto_Rico_Primary_Lesson.doc

http://exitstudio.com/web-content/pages/activity.html

http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/hh/goplaces/main/0,20344,702661,00.html#

http://www.prfrogui.com/home/costumbr.htm

comprehensive sites include information on the flag, geography, dance, birds, and Taíno people

origins of the Puerto Rican culture and folklore with activities

topics: El yunque, geography, Taíno indians, Puerto Rico / USA relations, Luis Muñoz Marín

SEE BELOW FOR SPECIFIC INFO REGARDING TAÍNOS

ROYAL FAMILY OF SPAIN

http://www.casareal.es/index.jsp

http://www.clta.net/lessons/spanish/level1/familia.html

http://www.arsvirtual.com/p_espagnol/visitas_virtuales/reales_sitios/real/real01.jsp

photos, information, and vital statistics with extensive family tree

HOGAR DON BOSCO

http://www.unc.edu/~amcnicho/hdb.html

large photos show scenes of Bolivian children and their school

important cultural information

EL BALERO

http://www.elbalero.gob.mx/index_esp.html

a five-star site with a wealth of information for learning about México

extremely attractive presentation with appealing artwork

four languages -- English, Italian, French, or Spanish

VENEZUELA FOR KIDS

http://www.embavenez-us.org/kids.venezuela/intro.htm

patriotic symbols, folklore and traditions, food

black and white outline map

LESSON PLANS FOR TYPICAL HISPANIC AND LATINO FOODS

http://www.tesd.k12.pa.us/fles/Teacher%20Resources/TR%20Pages/food.htm

tortillas, churros, and chocolate

CHILDREN'S CUSTOMS

http://est.estcomp.ro/~cfg/customs.html

folk games, rhymes, tongue twisters, modern games

international selection

some from Argentina, Paraguay, México, and Spain

rope-skipping rhymes

MARZIPAN

http://www.marzipanworld.com/acatalog/index.html

http://www.bissingers.com/category/detail/detail.php?item=9274

traditional, favorite sweet treat from Spain made from almonds

fruits, vegetables, animals, and other types of marzipan

first URL is from England -- excellent overseas service

LA TERTULIA

www.chispaproductions.blogspot.com

a "blog" celebrating richness and diversity of Spanish languages and culture

LOS TAÍNOS DEL CARIBE

http://www.exitstudio.com/web-content/pages/activity.html

http://www.exitstudio.com/web-content/pages/lesson_taino.html

http://pisacola.com/secciones/aprende/foll_popup.asp?cat=cdominicana_1

http://schools.nycenet.edu/d75/p53k/v81.htm

http://www.harcourtschool.com/newsbreak/taino.html

Taínos are Native Americans who live in the Caribbean area

petroglyph puzzle, making a guanín and a Taíno tattoo, play Taíno Concentration

house construction

influences on English vocabulary

OUTREACH WORLD

http://www.outreachworld.org/index.asp

resource for teaching international and area studies and foreign languages

professional development calendar

DIVERSITY OF CULTURAL VALUES

http://wellnessways.aces.uiuc.edu/pdf/ho_CulturalValues.pdf

excellent summary of cultural differences to be understood and accepted

CULTURAL PROFILES PROJECT

http://www.cp-pc.ca/english/

http://www.cp-pc.ca/french/index.html

short descriptions of culture of world countries

landscape, climate, family life, education, food, communication, holidays, and more

first URL is English; second in French

"LANGUAGE LIZARD" LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY LESSON PLANS AND ACTIVITIES

http://www.languagelizard.com/v/vspfiles/V4_Backup/lessonplans.htm

teach students about the world's diverse languages and cultures

encourage rage a respect for diversity and help build self-esteem

FLAMENCO DANCER BLACK OUTLINE DRAWINGS

http://www.coloring.ws/ballet1.htm