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New York State Education Department

TASC Transition Curriculum: Workshop 11

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
You'll C-E-R a difference in classroom achievement after using a helpful lesson plan. Designed for economics, civics, government, and US history classes, participants practice using the CER model to craft arguments about primary and...
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US Department of State

U.s. State Department

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage for the U.S. Department of State. Contains information on the current secretary of state, current international topics, background and cultural information on regions of the world, State Department careers, and the foreign...
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Indonesia Report on Human Rights Practices

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive U.S. State Department report released in March of 2007 that examines allegations of human rights abuse and the practices of the Indonesian government dating back to 2004.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Peru

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is the State Department's site about the relations between the American and Peruvian governments. Also offers information on the government, politics, and history of Peru. (March 2000)
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U.s. Embassy in Israel: Roadmap to Solution of Israeli Palestinian Conflict

For Students 9th - 10th
Features the original text of the "Roadmap" to a permanent solution to the ongoing conflict as released by the U.S. State Department in April 2003.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S State Department background notes for Afghanistan. Contains information about bilateral relations with the U.S.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Slovenia

For Students 9th - 10th
U.S. State Department profile of the Republic of Slovenia. Includes detailed history that covers the 1990 declaration of independence from Yugoslavia.
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Indiana State Department of Health

For Students 9th - 10th
The government health site for the state of Indiana. Includes health information, publications, public health programs, etc.
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US Department of Agriculture

United States Department of Agriculture: State Fact Sheets

For Students 9th - 10th
State fact sheets provide information on population, income, education, employment, federal funds, organic agriculture, farm characteristics, farm financial indicators, top commodities, and exports, for each state in the United States....
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US Department of State

U.s. Department of State: Rush Bagot Pact and Conventiion of 1818

For Students 9th - 10th
An analysis of both the Rush-Bagot Treaty and the Convention of 1818. Scroll to the last few paragraphs to find the provisions of the Convention of 1818. From the U.S. State Department.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept of State: Human Rights Practices Report: Guatemala

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. State Department report on the status of human rights in Guatemala. According to the report, Guatemala has a poor record but is trying to improve.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept of State: Human Rights Report on Colombia

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S State Department report for human rights issues in the country of Colombia, issued February 25, 2004.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept of State: u.s. Mission in South Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on all aspects of State Department programs in South Africa, including military, development, and traveler issues as well as links to general information about the country.
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: u.s. Relations With Iceland

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief summary of relations between the United States and Iceland which voted with the United States on virtually all major UN, NATO, and environmental issues. This site outlines the relations that exist between Iceland and the U.S. in...
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the State Department's perspective on the relationship between the Honduran and American governments. (February 2019)
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Nicaragua

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the relationship between the U.S. government and Nicaragua. (January 2019)
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Venezuela

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the relationship between the U.S. and Venezuelan governments. (April 2018)
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Homeschooling Resources in the Department of State

For Teachers 9th - 10th
To help families in the State Department's Foreign Service, the Department has compiled information on homeschooling and distance learning. Much of this information is equally useful for any families interested in pursuing one of these...
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Youth and Education

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a collection of resources designed to inform young Americans about the the world of foreign policy and the diplomatic service. Includes career advice for those thinking of entering the foreign service and answers many who, what,...
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US Department of State

U.s. Department of State: Albany Plan of Union, 1754

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the Albany Plan of Union from this article from the U.S. Department of State. Find out why it was proposed, what the plan would provide for, and the results.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Former Secretaries of State

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow this index to find illustrated profiles of all former U.S. Secretaries of State.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Afghanistan: International Religious Freedom Report

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay on the status of religious freedom in Afghanistan as of 2001. The repression practiced by the Taliban is described in detail. A note at the end explains that the most up-to-date information is not available as there has been no...
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US Department of State

U.s. Department of State: Libya Consular Information Sheet

For Students 9th - 10th
Because the U.S. does not maintain an embassy in Libya, this information sheet is the best available information on the status of relations between Libya and the United States.
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US Department of State

U.s. Department of State: Lebanon

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down on this page to read about the relationship between the U.S. and Lebanese governments. This resource also has extensive information on Lebanese history, government, politics, and economy. (Dec. 1, 2011)