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PBS

Pbs: The Living Edens/patagonia/natural History

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site lets you click on six different spots in the Patagonian region of Argentina to learn about the physical geography. For each area, a description is given along with information on conservation efforts.
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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.
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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.
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Handout
US Department of State

Us Department of State: Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of State profiles the Republic of Honduras. Features information on geography, people, government, economy, history, politics, foreign relations, and tourism. (September 2011)
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Handout
Geographyiq

Geography Iq: El Salvador

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the Republic of El Salvador's economy, government, history, or people either as a quick fact or more expanded version at this very comprehensive site.
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Handout
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Fidel Castro 2nd Declaration

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains the text of a speech delivered by Castro on February 4, 1962 titled "The Second Declaration of Havana." In this speech you can see Castro's Marxist-Leninist ideology.
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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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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Southern Flying Squirrel

For Students 4th - 8th
Most of the Southern Flying Squirrel's range is east of the Mississippi River, but it occurs west of the river in central Texas, and as far south as Honduras, in Central America. Like the Northern Flying Squirrel, it has a gliding...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Eastern Red Bat

For Students 4th - 8th
Common and widespread from far southern Canada throughout most of the United States and Mexico, and farther south through Central America and into South America, the Eastern Red Bat requires trees and shrubs for roosting. It is...
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Pallas's Mastiff Bat

For Students 4th - 8th
This free-tailed bat prefers warm climates and is most commonly found in northern South America, Central America, and the Caribbean Islands. It is believed that several colonies that have been found roosting in buildings in the Florida...
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Mexican Long Tongued Bat

For Students 4th - 8th
Mexican long-tongued bats feed on fruits, pollen, nectar, and probably insects. The populations that summer in the United States migrate to Mexico and northern Central America in winter, following the blooming cycle of plants such as...
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Costa Rica

For Students 9th - 10th
Provided is a brief profile of the Central American country of Costa Rica with emphasis on culture, its leaders, and its news media. Links to a timeline of key events in history.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover details about Haitian history, economy, government, and news media from the BBC. Links to an audio of the national anthem and a timeline of events.
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: Shays' Rebellion

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief discussion of Shays' Rebellion and why it was but a symptom of a weak central government under the Articles of Confederation. See what some saw as a way to fix the problems.
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1890 1945: The United States in World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses what triggered World War I, why the United States joined the war, and the impact the war had on life in the United States. Includes questions for students at end.
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Handout
AllRefer

All Refer: Reference: Costa Rica: Introduction & Country Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
Significant source for information about the Central American country of Costa Rica. Facts are included about geography, economy, history, government, and the people. Take a look at the map and the flag.
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Handout
AllRefer

All Refer Reference: El Salvador: Introduction & Country Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
Profiled here is the Central American country of El Salvador. Basic facts are furnished for topics that include: geography, economy, government, people, military, history, a map, and a flag.
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Interactive
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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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Panama

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Panama's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its Central American location and a video highlighting the race to save...
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Belize: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the Central American country of Belize.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Costa Rica: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the Central American country of Costa Rica.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Costa Rica

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Costa Rica, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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Website
InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Mexico Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the magical world of Mexico. Learn about the history and culture of this diverse country as well as tour the country through pictures.
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Website
Other

Fco Country Profile: Dominica

For Students 9th - 10th
Featured is a general overview of Dominica covering specific topics such as geography, history, politics, economy, population, health, and international relations especially with the UK. Material was updated 5/07.

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