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University of Pennsylvania

United Nations Scholars' Workstation

For Students 9th - 10th
Very scholarly site that provides a starting point for research into the United Nations. The best information lies under research tools and research approaches.
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: "Teaching Shakespeare in a Maximum Security Prison" by Michel Martin

For Students 11th - 12th
A learning module that begins with "Teaching Shakespeare in a Maximum Secruity Prison" by Michel Martin, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or...
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Handout
Curated OER

National Park Service: Mammoth Cave: Biology and Cave Life

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource describes the biology and cave life of Mammoth Cave. Among the topics discussed are the animal and plant life associated with the area. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Website
Other

Concord Coalition

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage is for the Concord Coalition, a bipartisan organization founded by Senators Rudman and Tsongas in 1992 to promote a balanced federal budget, in light of the failure of the Gramm-Rudman-Hollins Act. It advocates putting the...
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Website
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

The National Academies: Our Energy Sources: Oil

For Students 9th - 10th
The United States has a huge dependency on oil as an energy source. Efforts are being made to reduce this for many reasons, the main ones being the security of this source and the impact on the environment. Transportation is one area...
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Country Studies: Japan [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful resource on Japan can be found here. It provides an in-depth study of the history of the country, their society and culture, education and arts, economy, relations with other nations, politics, national security, and much...
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Handout
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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Handout
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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Handout
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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eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Indonesia

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent source of information on Indonesia from The Library of Congress. Includes information on geography, society, economy, transportation, government and politics, and national security.
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eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Iran

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent source of information on Iran from The Library of Congress. Includes information on geography, society, economy, transportation, government and politics, and national security.
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eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent source of information on Japan from The Library of Congress. Includes information on geography, society, economy, transportation, government and politics, and national security.
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eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Jordan

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent source of information on Jordan from The Library of Congress. Includes information on geography, society, economy, transportation, government and politics, and national security.
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eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Albania

For Students 9th - 10th
This look at Albania from the Library of Congress covers its history through the 1990's, its geography, government, social structure, economy, and national security.
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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....
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Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Sri Lanka

For Students 9th - 10th
Go to this site for all the information you could ever want to know on Sri Lanka. It includes in-depth information on the history of the country, society and environment, economy, government and politics, and national security. A...
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eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Venezuela

For Students 9th - 10th
Library of Congress website that covers every aspect of a country. Information on Venezuela's geography, society, economy, transportation, telecommunications, government, politics, and national security is provided.
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Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Paraguay

For Students 9th - 10th
Library of Congress provides an excellent page of information on the key features of Paraguay. Find general information on the geography, society, history, economy, government, and national security.
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Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent source of information on Iraq from The Library of Congress. Includes information on geography, society, economy, transportation, government and politics, and national security.
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Primary
University of Groningen

American History: Documents: The Sedition Act of 1798

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete text of the Sedition Act of 1798 passed by the Federalists to strengthen national security.
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Article
New York Times

New York Times: Key Members of the 44th President's Team

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Profiles of the key members of President Barack Obama's team, including his cabinet members, chief of staff, White House Press Secretary, National Security Advisor, Director of the CIA, and more.
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Article
University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania: The Age of Mc Carthyism

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains links to articles which discuss the age of McCarthyism. Covers issues of national security, anti-communism, congressional committees, blacklists, and the legacy of the McCarthy Era.
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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
US Department of State

United States Embassy: Cairo Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on all aspects of State Department programs in Egypt, including economic aid, national security, and travel information.

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