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Country reports.org: Brazil Country Information

For Students 9th - 10th
This great resource for students and teachers alike provides an abundance of information on the South American country of Brazil. Examines the countries customs and culture, history, geography, economy, population, government, and more....
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Digital History

Digital History: The Critical Period: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
The years immediately following the end of the Revolutionary War were fraught with problems both domestically and in foreign affairs. There were also accomplishments in the expansion of the economy. Read about the problems and why...
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Latimer Clarke Corporation

Atlapedia Online: French Guiana

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this useful guide to gather information, facts, and statistics on the South American country of French Guiana. Click on the maps to enlarge them.
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Latimer Clarke Corporation

Atlapedia Online: Guyana

For Students 9th - 10th
A quick reference tool for finding facts and statistics on the South American country of Guyana. Click on the maps to enlarge them.
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Latimer Clarke Corporation

Atlapedia Online: Paraguay

For Students 9th - 10th
Quick reference tool for finding facts, information, and statistics on the South American country of Paraguay. Click on the maps to enlarge them.
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The Other Look of Colombia

For Students 9th - 10th
This charming site serves to remind us about all the good things that come from the South American country of Columbia. Many important and/or famous people are from Columbia along with such exports as coffee, emeralds, bananas, coal, and...
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Curated OER

Organization of American States Children's Page: Belize

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Full of useful information relating to the country of Belize. Topics covered include: population, language, geography, climate, government, history, economy, culture, agriculture, holydays, photos, national symbols, national anthem, and...
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Curated OER

Organization of American States Children's Page: Brazil

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Full of useful information relating to the country of Brazil. Topics covered include: population, language, government, economy, photos, national symbols, and folklore.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: The Dark Side of Suburbia

For Students 9th - 10th
Some background information that sheds light on how suburbia wasn't paradise for everyone especially women and African Americans in the 1950s and 60s.
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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Venezuela

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference tool with an abundance of country specific information about the South American country of Venezuela. Content covered includes photos, symbols, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture, maps, and...
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Guyana

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent comprehensive guide to everything you want to know about the South American country of Guyana developed by the Library of Congress. Information includes: history, economy, geography, climate, religion, politics, and much more.
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The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Continuing Revolutions

For Students 9th - 10th
America was victorious in the Revolutionary War, but now faced a slew of problems while trying to set up our new nation. Study how we attempted to solve the problems of establishing a government, forming our economy, meeting the needs of...
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Lead Soft and Easy to Cast [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed resource teaches about lead and the important role it plays in the national economy, national security, and lives of Americans every day. Discover how we use lead, where it comes from, and where future lead supplies might...
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Fact Sheet: Molybdenum a Key Component of Metal Alloys [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this detailed fact sheet to learn about molybdenum and the important role it plays in the national economy, national security, and lives of Americans every day. Discover how we use it, where we can find it, and where we can find...
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Copper a Metal for the Ages [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this detailed resource to learn about copper and the important role it plays in the national economy, national security, and the lives of Americans every day.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: The Economics of Cotton

For Students 11th - 12th
This section of a chapter on "The Antebellum South" explains the labor-intensive processes of cotton production and describes the importance of cotton to the Atlantic and American antebellum economy.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Peru

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive site that gives you "Facts at a Glance" or more in-depth information about such topics as geography, people, economy, climate, or foreign relations. Have fun exploring the South American country of Peru.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Teachers: Child Labor in America

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Historical photographs provide students with a firsthand look at the issue of child labor during the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries. In this lesson, students will use photographs to further understanding of the politics,...
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Afl Cio America's Union Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
The AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations) enables working people to have a voice on the job and in the government through the creation of labor unions. This very extensive website offers...
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Saudi Arabia

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down on this site to read about the relationship between the Saudi and American governments. This site also has information on Saudi Arabia's history, government, politics, and economy.
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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Every Citizen a Soldier: World War Ii Posters on the Home Front

For Students 9th - 10th
An article from the quarterly journal, History Now, discusses the importance of posters in World War II in encouraging support in the United States for the war. See examples of posters and read about how they emphasized the role of every...
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PBS

News Hour Extra: Trade Wars the Candidates Take a Stand

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan that looks at the 2004 election in the United States and the country's economic issues. Which candidate do you think has the best economic policy?
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University of Nebraska Omaha

Ec Ed Web: Virtual Economics Web Companion

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Virtual Economics Web Companion for K-12 economics and social studies teachers was created by the National Council on Economic Education. A wide variety of educational materials and lesson plans can be accessed through this site....
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Revolution Webisode 2

For Students 9th - 10th
Webisode 2 - Revolution. The history of the United States is presented in a series of webisodes, within each are a number of segments. Included are links to lesson plans, teacher guides, resources, activities, and tools.

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