CultureGrams


 * CultureGrams** is a great website that uses cultural references and curriculum products in education. The site breaks down the information into four sections; World Edition, Kids Edition, States edition, and Provinces Edition. These all provide great detail about cultural information and are kid friendly as well. I love the kids edition because it allows children to view a daily life in countries all around the world.

Each section under CultureGrams provides photos, videos, slideshows, interviews, flags, graphs and tables, recipes, and info on famous people. All the information fits the curriculum of the state standards, and the information is up to date as of this year 2011. The layout of the website is very user friendly with multiple pictures to help you visually see what you are learning. I have found that this site allows me to explore so much information about the world in such a simple, but very informative manner, that I really enjoyed the experience.

 Graphs and Data Tables There are 3 different sections for you to choose from that best fit your needs when you need graphs and data tables.
 *  Build-Your-Own: Create your own tables and graphs—just select the countries and categories that interest you. Up to four graphs can be generated at one time. You can choose to download your tables as CSV (comma separated value) files, which are compatible with Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet programs.
 * Country Data: Conveniently access basic information on all of the countries in the CultureGrams series. For each table, you can access a CSV file.
 * Extremes: Discover some of the world’s statistical extremes in an interesting and informative top-ten-list format. These tables cover more than 50 topics, such as the countries with the highest oil consumption, the most cellular phones, the most military spending, and the most doctors. A CSV file is available for each table.

Interviews  This section allows you pick a person from every country in the world, they all range in age and gender. In the interview they ask questions such as these.. //**1) How old are you?**// //**2) Where were you born? Where do you live now?**// //**3) Describe a typical day during the week.**// //**4) Do you identify strongly with a particular group?**// //**5) What languages do you speak?**// //**6) What role does religion play in your everyday life?**// //**7) Describe your mealtimes.**// //**8) What is your favorite food?**// //**9) What is your role in your family?**// //**10) Describe your home.**// //**11) What do you do in your leisure time?**// //**12) What holidays or events are most important to you?**// //**13) How confident are you in your country's economy and your ability to make an adequate living?**// //**14) How do you usually get around?**// //**15) Was life different for you growing up in this country than it was for your parents?**// //**16) What has been the most significant event in your life?**// //**17) What does being a citizen of your country mean to you?**// //**18) What do you worry most about?**// //**19) What is most important to you? What are your most important aspirations for the future?**//