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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What's on Your Plate? Lesson 2

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners research countries of the world. In this global studies lesson, students discover details of cultures in the world as they become experts on selected countries. Learners create posters and brochures that feature their findings.
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Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Lebanon

For Students 9th - 10th
This is one-stop shopping for everything you want to know about Lebanon from the Library of Congress. Read out the geography, history until the 1980's, ethnography, and more. Click on the topics to pull up the information.
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Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Latvia

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Latvia from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
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Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Saudi Arabia

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Saudi Arabia from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
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Website
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Panama the 1903 Treaty and Qualified Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
A canal between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans had been the dream of several countires for years. Read about how the United States supported Panama's breakaway from Colombia in order to gain access to the isthmus of Panama, the final...
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Saudi Arabia: Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
You won't need a rain coat if you visit Saudi Arabia. Read about its climate from this Country Studies article from the Library of Congress. It is hot, dusty, and, in places, humid.
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Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Outstanding outline from the Library of Congress covering important aspects of Mexican history, geography, society, economy, government, and national security.
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Website
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Online Version of a Book Published by the Library of Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection provides online versions of printed books from the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress. These material were created as part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook Series sponsored by the U.S. Department of...
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Laos: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the geography of the landlocked country of Laos from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about the mountains, rivers, and plateaus.