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Multicultural Education Through Miniatures (http://www.coedu.usf.edu/culture/)

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In tiny dolls, a world of unique cultures comes to light.

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Parents need to know that this site is purely educational and is a good resource for school projects related to multiculturalism.

Educational value: Interesting facts, photos, and stories about over 300 cultures. Games test and expand on the cultural information.
Positive messages: Learning about different cultures can increase kids' respect for others.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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Families can talk about how each doll embodies distinct characteristics and what they reveal about their culture. Also, the author of this site has given permission for students and teachers to use the copyrighted photos, stories, and games in school projects. How might kids go about using material from Web sites where permission is not as clear? Do kids know how to credit sources when they use something for a school project?

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Multicultural Education Through Miniatures is a delightful approach to teaching kids about the ways of people near and far. The high-quality photos of the dolls has the effect of personalizing each culture, making its "stats" relatable and memorable. This unique concept delivers a wealth of information and lets students easily find whatever region they are interested in. Kids may be especially drawn to the games, which expand the offerings for each doll to include a country's music, animals, clothing, dance, and other unique characteristics.
This review was written by Dana Cotter
 
 

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Ebeth
parent of 5 , 6 , and 8 year old
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With parents helping younger children, great for all ages.
I love this web site. The miniatures are wonderful, to say the least. Stories are written simply enough to be interesting to 6 year olds, and to be read by early readers. They are written with such description, I could easily imagine being there. Games range from fun for younger children, to quite challenging for older children and adults. This web site is a gem.
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