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Missouri University of science & Technology

General Overview History of the Panama Canal

For Students 10th - 12th
Called the Eight Wonder of the World by some and the Big Ditch by others, the Panama Canal is indeed an engineering marvel. The long, complicated, and sometimes controversial history of the canal is captured in a presentation loaded with...
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Curated OER

Where in the World is Mrs. Waffenschmidt? #9

For Students 5th - 7th
Mrs. Waffenschmidt is off on another adventure, but where has she gone this time? After reading the informational passage, learners should be able to determine the man-made canal she's visiting. A wonderful way to introduce a little...
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The Geography of the Middle East

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Topographic, political, and satellite maps establish the world of the Middle East for your class- a land about which they have heard quite a lot, but might not really understand. This presentation would be a good introduction into a unit...
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Imperialism Graphic Organizer

For Teachers 8th - 12th
In this Imperialism graphic organizer, learners list details regarding the Boxer Rebellion, Suez Canal, Indian National Congress, Russo-Japanese War, and Japan's industrialization.
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This Great Enterprise”: Theodore Roosevelt and the Panama Canal

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the implications of the "Great Enterprise." In this Panama Canal lesson plan, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding President Teddy Roosevelt and Panama Canal. Students respond to discussion...
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University of California

Decolonization

For Teachers 10th Standards
The ripple effect from one small event can impact many others. Young historians research the ripple effect World War II had on decolonization in the second installment of an eight-part series. Through primary and secondary documents as...
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Europe and Asia Events

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this historical events of Europe and Asia worksheet, students read the dates, purposes, key people, and outcomes of the 5 listed events on the graphic organizer.
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Imperialism: Beginnings and Basic Structure

For Teachers 10th - 12th
A great presentation awaits young historians as they delve into the causes, types, and motives for British Imperialism. Each slide provides clear information regarding new imperialism occurring from 1875-1948. Justifications for...
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Nationalism in North Africa and the Middle East

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Africa and the Middle East are the focus of this Social Studies PowerPoint. After viewing many slides that are packed with historical facts, viewers answer questions such as, "How was the struggle for independence in Algeria different...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

How to Win a World War

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers are have begun to learn  the art of diplomacy with each other, but do they understand how diplomacy works at a global level?  The second in a series of four lessons, guides scholars in evaluating primary sources. The why...
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Africa 1500-present: The Big Picture

For Teachers 7th - 9th
For this African history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Africa from 1500 to the present.
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A Passport to Asia

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore Asia. In this geography skills lesson, students design travel brochures that market Asia by highlighting its location, population, capital, landforms, famous places, and food.
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Interactive
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Council/Counsel

For Students 4th - 8th
In this council and counsel worksheet, learners choose the correct word to complete each sentence. Students choose council or counsel for 6 sentences.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Europe 1871-1914

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the Europe between the years 1871 and 1914.
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The British Empire – Where the Sun Never Set

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students read an article on the British Empire.  In this ESL lesson, students explore the British Empire from the 1600's, then work in small groups to complete several activities that reinforce the information learned in the reading. 
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Islamic History Sourcebook: The Story of the Suez Canal

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham University gives an account of the planning of the Suez Canal from the perspective of a historian living during that era.
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Modern World History: The Suez Canal and the British Conquest of Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
The building of the Suez Canal was an engineering feat that allowed for quicker travel from Europe to Asia making Egypt a prime target for colonization. Study the history of the Suez Canal and how its construction led to British control...
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Peacekeeping: Suez Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
Canada was instrumental at providing peace in the Suez Canal crisis. This page chronicles the events before, during and after, with pictures and links to additional sites.
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PBS

Pbs: The War: North Africa (1940 43)

For Students 9th - 10th
At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," find a write-up about the the campaign in North Africa, which was fought over control of the Suez Canal. With links to related resources, including archive photos and...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Suez Canal Crisis of the Cold War for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Suez Crisis Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Proposal for a Canal Users'

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham University gives the speech by Egyptian President Nasser which mentions previous attempts to negotiate with Britain and France, the results, and the refusal to negotiate the canal away by establishing a "canal usesrs' association."
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Ducksters

Ducksters: The Cold War for Kids: Suez Crisis

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn the history of the Suez Crisis during the Cold War. A fight over control of the Suez Canal involving Egypt, Israel, Britain, and France.
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Graphic
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Suez Canal, 1909

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Suez Canal in 1909 from Port Said on the Mediterranean in the north to Port Ibrahim on the Gulf of Suez in the south. The map shows the railroad connecting the city of Suez to Cairo and the rest of the Nile Delta, freshwater...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Suez Canal, 1919

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Suez Canal in 1919 from Port Said on the Mediterranean in the north to Port Ibrahim on the Gulf of Suez in the south. The map shows the railroad connecting the city of Suez to Cairo and the rest of the Nile Delta, freshwater...

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