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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Morocco

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference source that takes you on a virtual trip to the North African nation of Morocco. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Libya

For Students 9th - 10th
Useful guide to a country profile of the North African nation of Libya featuring background details and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Mali

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a broad country profile of the West African nation of Mali, background details, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Sudan

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can find a country profile and travel guide to the African nation of Sudan, background overview, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Equatorial Guinea

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting reference guide that takes you on a virtual trip to Equatorial Guinea in Africa. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Text Sets: Ancient Civilizations Around the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of 21 Grade-Leveled texts (4-11) on the topic "Ancient Civilizations Around the World." Learn about ancient and medieval civilizations from South America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East in this text set. [Free account...
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Burkina Faso

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Burkina Faso, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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A&E Television

History.com: How Far Did Ancient Rome Spread?

For Students 9th - 10th
Legend has it that Romulus and Remus -- twin brothers who were also demi-gods -- founded Rome on the River Tiber in 753 B.C. Over the next eight and a half centuries, it grew from a small town of pig farmers into a vast empire that...
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Grade 6 Social Studies: West African Kingdoms

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Young scholars develop and express claims through discussions and writing which examine the impact of relationships between ideas, people, and events across time and place. To accomplish this, they recognize recurring themes and patterns...
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Comoros

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Comoros, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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PBS

Pbs: Commanding Heights: Nigeria, an Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief timeline of Nigerian history in the twentieth century, from the PBS series "Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy." Includes timeline entries related to independence, which was achieved in 1960.
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PBS

Pbs|cet: The Story of the Jews With Simon Schama

For Students 9th - 10th
Simon Schama travels through three thousand years of Jewish history across Europe, the Middle East, Northern Africa, Bermuda, and into the United States. Notable historical data and images are presented through an interactive map.
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National Archives (UK)

The National Archives Learning Curve: British Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the British Empire, and its part in world history.
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Other

Cincinnati Arts Association: Welcome to Ghana [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This study guide in a pdf format was originally designed to accompany a specific artist-in-the-schools outreach program, and features a detailed history and overview of Ghana, complete with discussion questions and activities.
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Other

Cincinnati Arts Association: E Kaa Bo [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
E Kaa Bo, the Nigerian word for "welcome," provides the introduction to this study guide in pdf format which explores Nigeria. The guide focuses on the land and climate, agriculture, economic history, rivers, languages, currency, and more.
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Other

The Map as History: Europe's Colonial Expanision 1820 1939

For Students 9th - 10th
European countries began exploring and seeking to dominate the rest of the world during the 15th and 16th centuries, thanks to their ability to control sea routes and to the discovery of the American continent. In the 19th century,...

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