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PBS

Pbs: The Other Greek City States

For Students 9th - 10th
This site lists and explains the reasons why Greece built city-states rather than kingdoms.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Tour Through New York State Lesson Plan

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
This lesson is a cool and hip way to tour across New York State. The teacher takes students on a virtual tour of NYS while using music and movement.
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A&E Television

History.com: The States

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Pusilha Archaeological Project (2001)

For Students 9th - 10th
Report summarizes previous research at Pusilha which indicates that this city had economic, political, and artistic connections with cities of Copan and Quirigua. A history of the city is included.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

National Park Service: Savannah, Ga: Lasting Legacy of Colonial City Planning

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The site explores the colonial history of the city of Savannah, Georgia. This interactive instructional activity has excellent information, an inquiry question, historical context, maps, readings, images, and activities.
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Other

Landeshauptstadt Dresden (City of Dresden)

For Students 9th - 10th
Bilingual site with a wealth of information about the city, facts & figures, its history, culture, economy, sights, tourism, sports, etc. Click German flag in the top navigation to access the site in German.
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Other

City of San Jose

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website for San Jose provides city resources, services, current events, some basic historic facts, and much more.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Vatican City State

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference tool that takes you on a virtual trip to the Vatican. Much background details are given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available...
eBook
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Institutions of Early Rome: The Early Roman Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains how early government of the Roman city-state evolved. The foundation of the government under the Roman Republic was established during the Roman monarchy.
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Other

This Is My India: States of India

For Students 9th - 10th
Each of the states and territories of India are highlighted in this article. Well organized with links presented to each. A chart of the states, their populations, and capital cities is included.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: City Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Overivew of city government structure, organization and responsibilities.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: When the Empire State Building Was New

For Teachers 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage describes the early history of the Empire State Building in New York City. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies...
Handout
Teacher Oz

Teacher Oz: 50 States of the u.s.a.

For Students 9th - 10th
A site with information such as maps, flags and songs of each of the 50 states in the US.
Handout
PBS

Pbs: Wonders of the African World: City of Great Zimbabwe

For Students 9th - 10th
From the PBS series "Wonders of the African World," comes this description of ruins of Great Zimbabwe. Includes some reasons why the city may have collapsed.
eBook
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Beginnings of Rome: The Origin of the City

For Students 9th - 10th
This article lays out the probable founding of the city of Rome, rather than the legendary one. Three tribes, occupying three different hills, make an alliance and unite as one city-state, eventually becoming the city of Rome.
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Other

New York City Tourist: The Empire State Building

For Students 9th - 10th
Fantastic photo tour of the Empire State Building accompanied by facts and interesting information. Peruse the pages of pictures and experience the wonder and beauty of one of New York City's famous buildings.
Interactive
Arcademics

Arcademics: Capital Penguin: States and Capitals

For Students 3rd - 5th
Capital Penguin provides practice in learning states and their capitals. Icebergs in the shape of states float towards your penguin. You must jump on the state that matches the given capital city or your penguin falls in the ocean....
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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: u.s.a.: State Capitals Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the state capitals of the United States.
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Oregon Secretary of State

Oregon State Archives: The Oregon Blue Book

For Students 9th - 10th
The Oregon Blue Book, the official state directory and fact book, provides a wealth of information about Oregon. "FACTS," contains almanac references, economy information, scenic images, capital city information, and state buildings;...
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Other

Key to the City: Massachusetts Facts and City Index

For Students 9th - 10th
Diverse facts about Massachusetts along with a listing of Massachusetts cities and communities, and detailed information about each one.
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Other

Honolulu Hi 5: Cool Maps With Awesome Weather Data Across 1,219 Us Cities

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the weather in states and cities across the United States. Two maps with accompanying graphs are provided. The first indicates the number of comfortably warm summer days a place has and the second shows the temperature and how...
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Other

State of New Jersey: New Jersey Regions

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides information about different regions within the state of New Jersey, such as Atlantic City, Delaware, Gateway, Shore, and Skylands. Specific details and attractions are described for each region.
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Other

State of Georgia Official Site

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official website of the State of Georgia. Content includes government information, tourist information, statistical facts, local city and county information, and much more.
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Other

State of Florida: Florida Senate Kids

For Students Pre-K - 1st
For young researchers studying Florida, this is the terrific site! Learning about the state and its symbols, government, capital city, and even more is made easy with short text, colorful graphics and games.

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