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World Atlas

World Atlas: China

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of China with emphasis on history. Click on any of the tabs above the maps to learn about its geography, flags. symbols, and more.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Egyptian Daily Life

For Students 1st - 6th
Illustrated reference material designed for elementary students provides and overview of the geography and history of Egypt, housing structure and the types of daily activities typical to the culture.
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SMART Technologies

Smart: Ancient Egypt Religion

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Topics discussed: creation, symbols, polytheism, Book of the Dead, Mummification, Cartouche, Curse of the Mummy, pyramids, and the Riddle of Sphinx. Very Interactive!!! - Make your own cartouche, explore a tomb, and make your own mummy.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Catholicity in Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from the Catholic Encyclopedia traces the history of the Roman Catholic Church in Canada from New France to discussions of state-funded schooling. Please note that the Catholic Encyclopedia is a historic reference document...
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Beginnings of Rome: The Situation of Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
The seven hills of Rome are shown on two maps, showing the hills and their relation to neighboring lands on the Italian peninsula. There is a brief discussion on the geographic importance of the hills.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Indian Environment

For Students 2nd - 7th
History for kids article on the geographic details of India, discusses the flora and fauna as well as the climate. Includes links to teacher resources.
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Greece

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Greece's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its European location and a video about the Parthenon, an ancient temple built...
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Other

College of William and Mary: The Geology of Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the land forms of Virginia. Explore each region of the state and read about the ancient shorelines, active volcanoes, colliding continents, and dinosaur fossils.
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Tom Richey

Tom Richey: The Nation of Israel: C. 1200 586 b.c.

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module in which AP history teacher, Tom Richey, tells the story of the ancient Israelites illuminating the significant impact they had on the region and the world. Includes unit material, lecture notes, videos and primary sources.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Hawaiian Economics: From the Mountains to the Sea

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Ancient Hawaii was ruled by chiefs, who were responsible for the well-being of their people and for managing the islands' resources. The chiefs divided the islands into land districts shaped like pie slices called Ahupua'a (ah-who-...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Greece History and Timeline Overview

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Greece including ancient Greece, Athens, Sparta, democracy, Alexander the Great, Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, independence, and current events.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Vietnam History and Timeline Overview

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Vietnam including early civilizations, dynasties, French rule, Vietname War, Ho Chi Minh, communism, and current events.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Italy History and Timeline Overview

For Students 3rd - 8th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Italy including the Roman Republic, Roman Empire, Renaissance, Catholicism, World War II, and current events on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: France History and Timeline Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
On this site, students learn about the history and timeline of the country of France including Roman rule, French kings, Charlemagne, the Franks, Napoleon, the World Wars, the French Revolution, and current events.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Argentina History and Timeline Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the history and timeline of the country of Argentina including early civilizations, European discovery, kings and rulers, May Revolution, Juan Peron, and the Falkland War on this webpage.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a travel guide and country profile of the North African nation of Egypt including a broad overview and numerous links to extensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Russia History and Timeline Overview

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Russia including early civilizations, the empire, Tsars, the Russian Revolution, communism, Soviet Union, cold war, and current events.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Spain History and Timeline Overview

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Spain including Roman rule, the Moors, the Renconquista, kings and queens, explorers, war with Britain, and the Spanish Revolution.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: United Kingdom History and Timeline Overview

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of the United Kingdom including Celtics, Saxons, Roman rule, the Norman Invasion, kings and queens, the British Empire, and the World Wars.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Germany History and Timeline Overview

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Germany including Germanic tribes, Roman rule, kings, the Reformation, the World Wars, and the reuniting of East and West.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: India History and Timeline Overview

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of India including early civilizations, religions, Gupta empire, Mughal Empire, British rule, independence, Gandhi, and current events.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Pakistan History and Timeline Overview

For Students 3rd - 8th
On this website, students can study the history and timeline of the country of Pakistan including early civilizations, the Kushan Empire, the rise of Islam, Mughal Empire, British rule, independence, and current events.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Turkey History and Timeline Overview

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Turkey including early civilizations, Byzantium, Constantinople, the Ottoman Empire, World war I, independence, Ataturk, and current events.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Iran History and Timeline Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Iran including early civilizations, empires, Arab rule, the rise of Islam, the fall of the Shah, and current events.

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