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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 instructional activity. Designed for economics, civics, government, and US history classes, participants practice using the CER model to craft arguments about...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Us Geography: Mountain Ranges

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the mountain ranges of the United States including the Rockies, Appalachians, and Sierra Nevada. Geography of the US.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: u.s. Geography: The Midwest

For Teachers 4th - 8th
A great activity for researching the geography of the Midwest States. Includes specific instructions, vocabulary, evaluation tips, and academic standards.
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US Department of Education

Helping Your Child Learn Geography

For Students K - 1st
This parent guide helps you to teach your child geography. The site features a section on each of the five themes of geography and how to specifically teach a child to learn and be able to apply each theme. Although published in 1996, it...
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Maldives: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the Country Studies of the Library of Congress discussed the interesting geography of the Maldives Islands. See the problems caused because the islands are barely above sea level.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Saudi Arabia: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Saudi Arabia's geography as it relates to its neighbors is explained in this Country Studies article from the Library of Congress. See how difficult it is to determine country borders in a desert area.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Uzbekistan: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the geography of Uzbekistan from the Library of Congress collection. The topography is varied and often severe.
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Ukraine

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Ukraine. (January 2012)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of State profiles the Republic of Honduras. Features information on geography, people, government, economy, history, politics, foreign relations, and tourism. (September 2011)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Czech Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of State has a page containing "Background Notes" about Czech Republic. One can read information on Geography, People, Government, Economy, History, etc. (April 2012)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Guatemala

For Students 9th - 10th
A fact file of information on Guatemala's geography, people, government, economy, history, politics, and foreign relations. (January 2012)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Russia. (March 2012)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Dominican Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of the Dominican Republic. (March 2012)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information on Greece and its economy, geography, people, history, government, religion, and foreign relations, including U.S. Information is from March 2012.
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Georgia

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Georgia. (April 2012)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: El Salvador

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of El Salvador. (February 2012)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. State Department provides extensive information on Argentina at this site, including data on the population, geography, government and economy. (March 2012)
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World Facts US

World Facts: Geography of Bolivia

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can learn much detailed information on the geography of Bolivia. Bolivia is divided into three geographic zones: mountains and Altiplano, Yungas and other valleys, and the lowlands. Also discusses the climate and provides a...
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World Facts US

World Facts: Geography of Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
Great comprehensive resource for learning about the geography of Brazil. Site iscusses the environment and climate at length and provides a link to a detailed map.
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World Facts US

World Facts: Geography of Colombia

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resource for gathering comprehensive information on the geography of Colombia which is divided into four geographic regions: Andean Highlands, Caribbean Lowlands, Pacific Lowlands, and Eastern Colombia. Also delves into the climate...
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Singapore: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Although small, the island country of Singapore has a varied geography as detailed in this Country Study. Find out about the geography, climate, and environmental concerns.
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World Facts US

World Facts: Geography of Guyana

For Students 9th - 10th
Full of useful facts and information on the geography of Guyana including: terrain, climate, and hydrology. Includes a link to a detailed map of Guyana.
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Mississippi History Now: The Geography of Mississippi

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how geography is much more than simply location in this article about Mississippi's geography.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Laos: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the geography of the landlocked country of Laos from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about the mountains, rivers, and plateaus.

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