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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1754 1800: Shays's Rebellion

For Students 9th - 10th
Armed rebellion in the newly-formed United States of America led to the creation of a stronger central government.
Article
A&E Television

History.com: The Little Known Peruvian Pyramids That Are as Old as Egypt's

For Students 9th - 10th
Caral was an architectural marvel - a 1,500-acre complex constructed by the oldest known civilization in the Western Hemisphere. Colossal pyramid structures in the Americas as old as those in Egypt? The Sacred City of Caral-Supe, in...
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Druze

For Students 9th - 10th
The Druze are a closed, tightly knit, Arab minority who live in southern Syria, in the mountains of central Lebanon, and in Israel, including the Golan Heights. There are also small communities in Jordan, the United States, Canada, and...
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: "A Nation Divided: North vs. South" by Us history.org

For Students 7th - 8th
The American Civil War was fought within the United States from 1861 to 1865. The election of President Abraham Lincoln in 1860 increased tension between the North and South. Lincoln's political party was interested in stopping the...
Primary
Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: Rock 'N' Roll: Beginnings to Woodstock

For Students 9th - 10th
The resources in this set highlight the artists and sounds that were central to the rock 'n' roll musical genre that contributed to social and cultural change in America beginning in the 1950s.
Primary
George Washington University

National Security Archive: China and the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of primary source documents from the Central Intelligence Agency, the U.S. Department of State, and similar agencies surveys relations between the United States and China during the years from 1960 to 1998. Topics include...
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Archaeology of Early Formative Chalcatzingo

For Students 9th - 10th
Indications of centralized authority in building platform mounds which were most likely a public facility.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Early American Railroads

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the growth of railroads throughout the eastern part of the United States, which greatly reduced transportation costs. See why there was opposition to railroads from many groups. Be sure to look at the stereograph of the...
Website
A&E Television

History.com: The History of Labor Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about this National holiday started in 1894 that celebrates how we value work in America presented by History.com.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Tlatilco Figurines

For Students 9th - 10th
Tlatilco figurines are wonderful small ceramic figures, often of women, found in Central Mexico. Their intimate, lively poses and elaborate hairstyles are indicative of the already sophisticated artistic tradition.View pictures and read...
Primary
Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: Social Realism

For Students 9th - 10th
The resources in this set highlight the artists, art forms, and subject matter that were central to the social realist movement.
Primary
Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: The American Abolitionist Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
The resources in this set highlight the people and political acts that were central to the abolitionist movement.
Activity
Study Languages

Study Spanish: Quezaltenango

For Students 9th - 10th
Online cultural explanation in Spanish and English with a few comprehension questions about Quezaltenango, the second largest city of Guatemala. Great reading selection for beginning and intermediate Spanish students.
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Tour Costa Rica

The Nicaragua Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the Nicaraguan Revolution, with a focus on its relations with Costa Rica.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Introduction to Latin American Studies

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An assortment of classroom resources introducing Latin American Studies, including a syllabus, readings (some are provided online), lecture notes, assignments, and exams. Learn about Latin American politics and society, past and present,...
eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Belize

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

Country Studies: Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
A study of Honduras, describing and analyzing its political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors....
eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: El Salvador

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at El Salvador from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
Lesson Plan
Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Enduring Culture Lesson Plans

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This unit on Mesoamerican and Mayan culture contains lesson plans, a list of materials, objectives, bibliographies, and much more. The lessons could also be adapted to various grades.
Handout
Other

Organization of American States Children's Page: Belize

For Students 3rd - 8th
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...
Website
Other

Embassy of Costa Rica in Washington, d.c.

For Students 9th - 10th
The home of the official website of the Embassy of Costa Rica is full of excellent information about the government, geography, economy, culture, tourism, national symbols, and environment of this beautiful country. Includes photos and a...
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Other

Embassy of Belize in Washington, d.c.

For Students 9th - 10th
Official website of the Embassy of Belize in the U.S. Gives information about the government, history, population, languages, cities, geography, foreign affairs, and tourism of Belize.
Website
Other

Nature Worldwide: Birds of Panama

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you will find an extensive list of the birds found in Panama. They are listed by their species name, the common name, and where they are found.
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The Commonwealth

Commonwealth Secretariat: Dominica

For Students 9th - 10th
The Commonwealth Secretariat furnishes a country profile of Dominica with links to information on geography, society, economy, history, the constitution, and politics.

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