This paper describes the construction of mud houses and the reasons they were used by the Metis.

This lesson is about exploring the importance of challenging dominant narratives in history and the role of augmented reality in doing so. A field trip to the New York, New Publics exhibit is recommended but not required. Students will examine the wallwork Kinfolk 2040. They will also complete a Time + Memory survey to analyze the impact of time and memory on Black identity and history. Through various activities and discussions, students will reflect on how they can understand the interplay between time, memory, and identity to shape the pursuit of Black Futures.

Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.

Technology required for this lesson: Augmented Reality, Internet Connectivity, Smartphone, Tablet, Tablet or Smartphone.

In this video segment from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, learn about the daily prayer rituals of the Muslim faith and their significance in the life of a Muslim living in America.

This is the first of four lessons in the module “Myself and My Community”. Students will engage with and explore the painting Sunday Morning by Jerome Myers, first in their own classroom and then in person at the Memorial Art Gallery. They will also create an original work of art based on their interpretation of the painting which then will be scanned for inclusion in a CocoCast ‘cast’. In this first lesson, students will preview a “Sneak Peak” of Sunday Morning in their classroom.

By engaging with and exploring a work of art, first virtually via CocoCast in the classroom, then in person in the art museum, young students are empowered to share their own prior knowledge, use critical thinking skills like prediction, comparison, and sequencing, and better notice, describe, and interpret details of an artwork.

Estimated time required: 1 class period.

Technology required for this lesson: Augmented Reality, Internet Connectivity, Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.

This is the second of four lessons in the module “Myself and My Community”. Students will engage with and explore the painting Sunday Morning by Jerome Myers, first in their own classroom and then in person at the Memorial Art Gallery. They will also create an original work of art based on their interpretation of the painting which then will be scanned for inclusion in a CocoCast ‘cast’. In this second lesson, the class will travel to the Memorial Art Gallery to view the painting in person.

By engaging with and exploring a work of art, first virtually via CocoCast in the classroom, then in person in the art museum, young students are empowered to share their own prior knowledge, use critical thinking skills like prediction, comparison, and sequencing, and better notice, describe, and interpret details of an artwork.

Estimated time required: 1 class period.

Technology required for this lesson: Augmented Reality, Internet Connectivity, Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.

This is the third of four lessons in the module “Myself and My Community”. Students will engage with and explore the painting Sunday Morning by Jerome Myers, first in their own classroom and then in person at the Memorial Art Gallery. They will also create an original work of art based on their interpretation of the painting which then will be scanned for inclusion in a CocoCast ‘cast’. In this third lesson, students will create their own work of art based on their interpretation of the painting Sunday Morning.

By engaging with and exploring a work of art, first virtually via CocoCast in the classroom, then in person in the art museum, young students are empowered to share their own prior knowledge, use critical thinking skills like prediction, comparison, and sequencing, and better notice, describe, and interpret details of an artwork.

Estimated time required: 1 class period.

Technology required for this lesson: Augmented Reality, Internet Connectivity, Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.

This is the fourth of four lessons in the module “Myself and My Community”. Students will engage with and explore the painting Sunday Morning by Jerome Myers, first in their own classroom and then in person at the Memorial Art Gallery. They will also create an original work of art based on their interpretation of the painting which then will be scanned for inclusion in a CocoCast ‘cast’. In this fourth lesson, students will display the artwork they have created during the third lesson and digitize it using the app CocoCast.

By engaging with and exploring a work of art, first virtually via CocoCast in the classroom, then in person in the art museum, young students are empowered to share their own prior knowledge, use critical thinking skills like prediction, comparison, and sequencing, and better notice, describe, and interpret details of an artwork.

Estimated time required: 1 class period.

Technology required for this lesson: Augmented Reality, Internet Connectivity, Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.

The purpose of NASA's Earth Observatory is to provide new satellite imagery and scientific information about our home planet to the public. The focus is on Earth's climate and environmental change.

In this five-part audio slide show Russell Potter talks about what has been found from the ill-fated Franklin expedition. He also puts the expedition in historical context with drawings and newspaper articles from the time.

On this site you can see a note left by a member of the ill-fated Franklin expedition and read a transcript of it.

Excellent site from Nova delves into the life and death issues faced by doctors in a war zone. Interactive slide shows provide information on how doctors decide who to treat, "Images from the Field," and "Military Medicine through Time." Companion site to the Nova film.

Watch a slideshow of images of Pocahontas, whose significance as an American icon has been interpreted in many different ways over the years. Includes an engraving of Pocahontas, thought to be the only portrait of her made during her lifetime.

Students use a chart to track character development and write a statement to express the ways in which a particular young girl from West Africa has changed over a three year time span.

National Geographic offers high-quality, standards-based, educational resources and activities and offers a handfull of student experiences, both inside and outside the classroom.

In this video three dancers of the Git-Hoan troupe perform the Chief's Headdress Dance celebrating the meaning found in the leader's ceremonial headwear.

This lesson challenges students' views of Native Americans as a vanished people by asking them to compare their prior knowledge with information they gather while reading about contemporary Native Americans.

This article provides background information related to natural resources of the poles, and renewable and non-renewable energy.

A piece from the Jewish Virtual Library on the propaganda promoting the myth of Aryan racial superiority and physical power.

Read about the great potential in Nigeria's economy which is not being met currently. With vast oil and gas reserves, Nigeria could have a strong economy, but find out from this article what the problems are. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

A look at the development of government in Nigeria since its independence in 1960. Information is very current. From the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.