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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Solomon Islands: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the archipelago country of the Solomon Islands in the Pacific Islands.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: United Arab Emirates : Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of the United Arab Emirates in the Middle East.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Turks and Caicos Islands: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the British Overseas Territory of the Turks and Caicos Islands in the North Atlantic Ocean.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Frederick W. Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Frederick W. Smith, founder of FedEx overnight delivery service. Mr. Smith is an entrepreneur who capitalized on the trends of growing global economy and the rise of internet commerce.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: 2008 Financial Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed facts and interesting information about the 2008 Financial Crisis (Credit Crunch) that triggered recession and depression across global economies.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Bridging World History: Food, Demographics, and Culture

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This unit probes into the role food plays in society in terms of culture, economy and global awareness since the primary globalization in the 1500s through videos, various readings, and activities.
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Other

United Nations Industrial Development Organization

For Students 9th - 10th
Organization affiliated with the United Nations whose purpose is to help "reduce poverty in countries with developing and transition economies through sustainable industrial growth".
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Ap Us History: Unit 9: Modern Times

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive learning module examines the extent to which conservatism successfully challenged liberal dominance in American culture and politics, and redefined economic policies and political behaviors. It looks at how the end of the...
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University of Nebraska Omaha

Ec Ed Web: Virtual Economics Web Companion

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Virtual Economics Web Companion for K-12 economics and social studies teachers was created by the National Council on Economic Education. A wide variety of educational materials and lesson plans can be accessed through this site....
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National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Invasive Species

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains what invasive species are and how widespread and detrimental their impact is on an ecosystem, on wildlife, and on humans. The methods by which they can travel are listed, and examples of invasive species are given. The...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Lesson Plan, Future of Haiti

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, designed for grades 7 -12, the young scholars will explain the social and economic achievements of Haiti, articulate the horrific consequences of the earthquake, describe the ways the economy responded to catastrophe and...
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WorldNews Network

World News Network

For Students 9th - 10th
The World News Network covers topics from all over the globe, including business, economy, entertainment, sports, and more.
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WorldNews Network

World News Network

For Students 9th - 10th
The World News Network covers topics from all over the globe, including business, economy, entertainment, sports, and more.
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Other

University of Exeter: A Comparative Chronology of Money

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline from 1920-1938 that briefly summarizes important economic events that occurred around the world after World War I.
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Fact Book: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Sponsored by the CIA, the World Fact Book gives current information about the world's countries and peoples. Includes geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues sections.
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Other

Sierra Club of Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
The Sierra Club of Canada site covers energy, environment, biodiversity, and sustainable economy issues.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Early American Trade With China: American Ideas About Trade [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
American businessmen in the late 18th and 19th centuries were very interested in finding markets all over the world for their goods and actively pursuing opportunities for foreign trade. The young nation needed to earn money to pay back...
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Other

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City: Do I Have What It Takes Entrepreneur? [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A series of lessons which introduces the concept of entrepreneurship and its importance in today's global economy.
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Other

Keidanren: Political and Economic Outlook in Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
A speech given at the Japan-U.S. Business Conference in July, 2000. It tells us about the current political situation after the recent general election. It then reports on the recovery the economy is having in Japan.
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World Food Programme

United Nations World Food Programme: Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
World Food Programme is the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against global hunger. This site describes the work of the United Nations in Ecuador.
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World Food Programme

United Nations World Food Programme: Peru

For Students 9th - 10th
World Food Programme is the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against global hunger. This site covers why Peru's economic growth rate has not been sufficient to reduce poverty or food insecurity and the resultant migration...
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World Food Programme

United Nations World Food Programme: Bolivia

For Students 9th - 10th
World Food Programme is the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against global hunger. This site describes the work of the United Nations in Bolivia.
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Other

Gapminder: Dollar Street

For Students 1st - 9th
In this collection of 30,000 photos from 46 countries, students will be assess "how people really live" around the world. Students can compare bathrooms, toys, and more. Students will explore different cultures, economics, geography,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Lau

For Students 9th - 10th
Countries and Their Cultures spotlight Oceania's Lau. Information includes orientation; history and cultural relations; settlements; economy; kinship; marriage and family; sociopolitical organization; religion and expressive culture. The...