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Career Investigation Project

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Young scholars explore a career of their choice to learn about a career that interests them. In this career exploration lesson, students research a variety of careers and select one in particular. Young scholars create a project to tell...
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Grade 11 and 12 - Personal Development (Mental Well-Being)

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars relate emotional health and well-being to personal productivity and to the workplace design, implement, assess, and evaluate a plan to promote personal, school, and community well-being
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Mi país

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars research Spanish-speaking countries on the Internet and make a presentation.
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Dream Vacation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars research cities, states, or countries using the internet and other resources to learn about a vacation spot. They make a final presentation of their findings in forms other than a written report.
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What's in the Water?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine water data for up to a month and perform tests on the samples.
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Somewhere in the World . . . .

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students, in groups, choose a country. On the surface of an inflated balloon, they draw/write information (geographic and otherwise) about the country. To finish the project, they make a basket for the balloon and then give a 2-3...
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Wright Brothers Centennial: Impact of Technological Advance

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the impact of powered flight on the North Carolina coast. After reading news articles, they explain how the first flight affected community pride. They develop a hypothesis about the long-term economic impacts to...
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Istanbul

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore the growing trade and tourist relationship between Greece and Turkey. They then research key event in Greco-Turkish history from each sides perspective to create political cartoons and a time line for classroom display.
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Creating a Multimedia Presentation

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students are divided into teams to make a presentation about their state. Each team is responsible for making one part of the presentation. At the end, all parts are combined to make one complete presentation. While creating the...
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Dialogue: Sport

For Teachers 5th - 7th
In this dialogue about sports worksheet, young scholars read a questions and answers concerning sports.
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Cayman Islands Department of Tourism: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism presents the ultimate travel guide. Learn much country specific information, find out where to go, and what to do. Also includes virtual tours and videos.
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Normandie Tourisme: D Day and the Battle of Normandy

For Students 9th - 10th
This official site provides a history of D-Day, photos, chronology, and excellent interactive maps.
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Tourism Thailand: The Official Website for Tourism in Thailand

For Students 9th - 10th
Take an online tour of Thailand, learning about the country's festivals, special events, and tourist activities. Great source for general information about Thailand, including facts about its history, religion, geography, economy, social...
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Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism: Arkansas Virtual Regional Map

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a virtual tour of Arkansas by clicking on each of its major regions .. the Ozarks, River Valley, Central, Delta, Timberlands, and the Ouachitas region. Terrific photos, video clips, maps, and descriptive information is included for...
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University of Washington

University of Washington Libraries: Early Advertising of the West

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a gold mine of information about advertising from 1867 to 1918 in the western part of the United States, particularly the Pacific Northwest. This collection of 450 ads shows social, cultural, and economic trends during this time...
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The Weekly South Dakotan: South Dakota History for 4th Grade

For Students 3rd - 8th
From the very beginning and through the twentieth century, this comprehensive collection of lessons will enrich students studying the history in between and the effects on South Dakota.
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Tahiti Web

For Students 9th - 10th
This is Tahiti's Internet guide in French, complete with information on the arts, education, weather, health, culture, sports, news, tourism, and even a web cam site. Many of the links are in French.
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World Atlas

World Atlas: Angola

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn some history of Angola then click on links to facts about geography, symbols, flags, tourism, and much more.
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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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Avignon: Bienvenue en Provence!

For Students 9th - 10th
Hotels, restaurants, sports and activities, museums, guide to the Popes' palace, a map, local products, and festivals: a comprehensive guide to the town. Partial English translation.
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Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: Kenya

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the history of Kenya. Also includes information on Kenya's geography, culture, demographics, and more.
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Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: Destination Peru

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the cultural heritage of Peru on this site. Topics discussed include art, music, religion, and food.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Geography: Places: Africa's Serengeti

For Students 4th - 8th
Discusses the wildlife of Africa and how many species are being threatened by poaching as well as by those who hunt them for food. Some countries try to protect their wildlife, recognizing that it is a rich natural resource that attracts...
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Bogota Dc: Bogota Photos

For Students 9th - 10th
A photo album of pictures taken in Bogota, Colombia. Click on each photo to bring up, even more, pictures and to enlarge them. It includes old photos, buildings, churches, panoramic views, restaurants, monuments, and much more.