This document provides an overview of CultureGrams, an online encyclopedia and almanac about different countries and cultures. It can be accessed remotely through the Fayetteville Free Library website or in-house at the library. CultureGrams contains information on over 90 countries and US states and provinces. It includes maps, flags, histories, photos, videos, recipes and more. It also has educational resources for teachers with lesson plans aligned to curriculum standards.

1. Fayetteville Free Library 300 Orchard Street Fayetteville, NY 13066 www.fayettevillefreelibrary.org CultureGramsOverview

2. What is CultureGrams? Think of it as an online encyclopedia and almanac Maps Language Flags History And more! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PqLvivzjug

3. Ongoing Tutorials & Podcasts CultureGrams Fall Podcast: Faces of the World & More http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8xTcPUUT3s

4. Accessing Culture Grams Remotely from outside the library: http://www.fayettevillefreelibrary.org/onlinedbs.html Enter library card number and PIN In-house (at the library) http://www.fayettevillefreelibrary.org/dbases.html

6. Kids Edition

7. States Edition

9. Highlights For Teachers 91 countries they are among those most requested by teachers and schools, and they reflect a diversity of regions and cultures around the world. Same highlights as World Edition Teaching activities Curriculum standards Kids Edition

10. Highlights Fun Stuff Geared toward kids Native American category Print county maps Flag gallery Listen to state bird’s song Recipes for every state Pro Teams section States Edition

11. Highlights Fun Stuff Seasonal climate section Political & physical maps Create-your-own data tables Recipes for every province Pro Teams section Provinces Section

12. Activities National Standards Wide variety of lessons for 3 grade groups Standards included on lesson sheets K-5 6-8 9-12 Covers each edition Kids World State Teacher’s Resources

13. Educator Tools Includes: Training Resources Sample Searches Video training Link for Teaching & Learning: http://www.proquestk12.com/productinfo/culturegrams.shtml Countries: Simple Lesson Sheet Activities Collection Monthly Activities: Newsletters Standards Links (National) Standards Links (VA) Standards-Based Activities: FLKSMAMDNY PAUT

14. CultureGrams Video Training Modules Frequently updated training and informational videos: http://www.proquestk12.com/landings/Vids_CultureGrams.shtml