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Phonecian Encyclopedia

Geography of Phoenicia Canaan

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides maps of Phoenicia. Gives detailed descriptions of the territories of Phoenicia. Good site!
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That Quiz

That Quiz: Practice Test: Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource allows users to learn the countries of Asia.
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Other

The Museum of the World

For Students 3rd - 6th
Students can explore this iconic museum with exhibits dedicated to everything from Egyptian mummies to the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies.
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US National Archives

Nara: A New Deal for the Arts: Rediscovering America

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the artistic nationalism that took place during the Great Depression, this website from the National Archives and Records Administration focuses on many American scenes. Lots of focus on small-town life and various regions.
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Lesson Plan
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Geo Web: Be a Cyber Cartographer

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Take a close look at the resources provided and consider how students can put their school and/or community on the map. Discover cartography, virtual mapping, and points of interest in town or of the school.
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Other

Postcards From America

For Students 3rd - 8th
Sign up to receive postcards by e-mail from a teacher and a photographer who are touring America. Share their thrill at each new site they photograph while discovering America.
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Other

My Wonderful World: Test Your Global Iq

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how much you know about our wonderful world by taking these online geography tests. Choose from "GeoBee Challenge", "GeoSpy", or "National Geographic-Roper Survey".
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Ghana

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Ghana's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its African location.
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Guatemala

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Guatemala's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its Central American location and a video of a bat falcon, a resident...
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Israel

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Israel's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its Middle East location.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Pangaea O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the supercontinent known as Pangaea that broke apart into the continents that we know today. Answer questions when you finish reading.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Culture of Palestine, West Bank, and Gaza Strip

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Palestine, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life,...
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Other

El Diario Informacion General De Bolivia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a reference to vital statistics and other data about the country of Bolivia. General information on the history, government, environment, and tourism of Bolivia are also provided. Illiteracy rate, average number of years of...
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Website
Rice University

Rice University: Cynthia Lanius: Mathematics of Cartography

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Can there be a connection between map making and math? Explore the mathematics of cartography in this resource that integrates web-based instruction, mathematical problem solving, geometry, history, and art. Interesting information and...
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National Geographic

National Geographic: Your Ocean

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site provides a lesson plan for educators to use when teaching about the Ocean. In addition, there are many other related links and information about the ocean.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Comparing Education Around the World

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn about Ken and Joab, two boys who are starting first grade. Ken attends school in Japan, while Joab lives in Kenya. Students compare and contrast the circumstances surrounding the two boys' experiences at school.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Alabama

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Alabama including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Alaska

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Alaska including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
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Other

La Prensa Web

For Students 9th - 10th
A major paper of Panama City presents this informative guide (in Spanish) to the most important tourist spots in the country of Panama. It also includes information on folklore and outdoor activities.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: China History and Timeline Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the Chinese dynasties, emperors, wars, the Republican era, and the communist revolution on this site. Site includes some history and a timeline of the country of China.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Zambia

For Students 9th - 10th
On this webpage, students can learn about the Geography of Zambia. The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: West Bank

For Students 9th - 10th
Study the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of the West Bank.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Wallis and Futuna

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the Geography of Wallis and Futuna. The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Connecticut State History for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Students can study the history and timeline of the state of Connecticut including early explorers, Native Americans, colonial settlers, the Revolutionary War, and the Civil War on this site.