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Science Struck

Science Struck: A to Z List of European Countries and Their Capitals

For Students 4th - 6th
Presents a map and an alphabetical list of all the European countries and their capital cities.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Forbidden City

For Students 9th - 10th
The Forbidden City is a large precinct of red walls and yellow glazed roof tiles located in the heart of China's capital, Beijing. As its name suggests, the precinct is a micro-city in its own right. This article describes the...
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Read Works

Read Works: Brazil Today Cities of Brazil

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about two Brazilian cities: Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: China Today: China's Biggest Cities

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Beijing and Shanghai, two large cities in China. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Mex Connect

Chihuahua City, Pancho Villa, and Parral De Hidalgo

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the city of Chihuahua, written especially for those considering a visit to the city.
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Other

Ottawa, Canada: So Much to Discover

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out all about living in and visiting Ottawa. A quick fact list and frequently asked questions makes learning about Ottawa easy. Great site to experience the capital city of Canada.
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Other

E Beijing

For Students 9th - 10th
At eBeijing, the official portal of the municipal government of Beijing, find information about city government, the history of Beijing, local cuisine, famous city landmarks, and similar topics. Also find the latest news from China's...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Montevideo

For Students 9th - 10th
Lengthy article from Wikipedia describing the capital city of Uruguay. Discusses its population, geography, history, economy, attractions, and more. There are many images and maps.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: The Number of Countries in the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the disagreement over the exact number of countries in the world, although it is generally agreed that the number is just under 200. A list of 196 is presented here, organized alphabetically for each continent, along with their...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: European Capitals Quiz

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using the Activote system, students will look at a map of Europe to identify the country and then select that country's capital city. There are 28 questions.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Inca Empire for Kids: Cuzco City

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about Cusco, capital city of the Inca Empire including location, people, founding, and fun facts.
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Other

Nara Women's Univ.: Capital of Japan in the 8th Century

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Nara Women's University contains an aerial photo of Nara and provides some background information on the city.
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Arcademics

Arcademics: Country Toad: Countries and Capitals

For Students 3rd - 8th
A timed, nine-level game that helps students build knowledge of countries and their capitals.
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Other

California State Capitol Museum: Kids Zone: History of the State Capital

For Students 3rd - 8th
Over the years, many cities were California's Capital before Sacramento. Learn what these cities were and background information on each move.
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Asia Countries and Capitals Quizzes

For Students 6th - 8th
Choose from four interactive quizzes to test your geography knowledge of Asia countries and capitals.
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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: Western Usa: State Capitals Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the state capitals of the western United States.
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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: Canada: Provincial Capitals Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the provincial capitals of Canada.
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Cities & Towns, American Beginnings: 1492 1690

For Students 9th - 10th
Four accounts of the visits to and growth of colonial cities in Spanish, British, and French New World settlements that demonstrate why certain communities developed successfully.
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Oswego City School District

Oswego City School District: The Commercial Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Read here about the time in European history leading into the Renaissance. It is known as the Commercial Revolution, or the emergence of trade, capitalism and working class parties, and unions.
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Scholastic

Scholastic History Mystery: How Cities Grow: Buenos Aires, Argentina

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students try to guess the mystery subject Carlotta Facts, the History Mystery Museum's professor, is studying. They read the clues, do some online and offline research, and then attempt to identify the game's mystery place, Buenos Aires,...
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Other

Australian Capital Tourism: Visit Canberra

For Students 9th - 10th
The homepage for the city of Canberra, Australia. Links are provided to information and events in Canberra.
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Other

Just France: Paris

For Students 9th - 10th
Paris is the capital city of France. Get acquainted with the history, culture, and people of this 'city of lights'.
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Other

Denver.gov: Denver's History

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the history behind the capital city of Colorado. There is a timeline of important dates with additional in-depth history and facts about Denver's symbols and government.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: List of Latin American Countries With Their Capitals

For Students 3rd - 5th
Presents a map and list of all the Latin American countries, along with their capitals, population, land area, and names of the largest cities. (Note: Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, not a country on its own.)

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