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The World Bank

World Bank: Bangladesh Data, Projects and Research

For Students 9th - 10th
See the development challenges Bangladesh faces and the way the World Bank is assisting the country. There is also a brief summary of the various functions and organization of The World Bank as well as an overview of how priorities are...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Country Study: Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
This website contains the on-line versions of books previously published in hard copy by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Army....
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Broward Education Foundation

Broward Education Foundation: Pen Pals Around the World [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students improve skills in all subjects and connect with other students while learning about another country. The students began by researching our country. The students chose which topic they wanted to present in our video. During our...
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Other

Flags of the World: Index to Flags of the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a link to the flag of every country in the world. Each contains a picture of the flag and helpful supplemental information. Use for easy research on the flags of the world.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Traditions at Home and Around the World

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Each student will research his/her own family traditions and report findings to the class using presentation software. In partner groups, students will select a country to research. Their research will focus on traditions of a chosen...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The Spanish Speaking World

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will research a Spanish-speaking Latin American country and make travel plans to the chosen country based on facts gathered through their research.
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Other

Hands on Universe (Hou)

For Students 9th - 10th
HOU trains teachers in how to use astronomy tools and its curriculum materials for science education. HOU is now part of GHOU, or Global Hands-On Universe, and is linked to astronomy scientists in countries all over the world. A world...
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Wisc-Online

Wisc Online: European Union

For Students 3rd - 5th
This is an animated resource that lists countries that have joined the European Union. Includes dates and maps of the countries.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: List of Spanish Language Authors

For Students 9th - 10th
An encyclopedia with a fantastic list of Spanish language authors, organized by country. List is weighted toward authors from Spain but includes at least 1-2 authors for Latin American countries. For some authors, biographical references...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Vamos a Viajar

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners will learn about Spanish-speaking countries around the world. They will create brochures or newsletters to illustrate their research.
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Other

Mooney's Flag Report

For Students 3rd - 8th
Great site for doing research on flags. You can search by continent or by country. Site provides historical information and pictures of the flags themselves.
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United Nations

Unesco Institute for Statistics: Women in Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Just 30% of researchers are women. Explore the data to see where they work and their fields of research in countries around the world.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Health Hazards of Air Pollution

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 2.4 million people die each year from causes directly related to air pollution. Worldwide, there are more deaths...