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AllRefer

All Refer: Reference: Panama: Introduction & Country Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
Good resource for studying about the Central American country of Panama. Learn significant facts about its geography, culture, economy, government, and more. You can even view a map and a flag.
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Other

Photo.net: Why Costa Rica

For Students 9th - 10th
This journal entry examines the fiction of Paul Theroux in conjunction with the topic of travel in Costa Rica to make for an informative and interesting look at the Central American country.
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Guatemala

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Guatemala's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its Central American location and a video of a bat falcon, a resident...
Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Panama

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Panama's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its Central American location and a video highlighting the race to save...
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Cocori

Cocori: Complete Costa Rica: Costa Rican Flora

For Students 9th - 10th
This page presents images of various plant species found in the Central American country of Costa Rica.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Belize: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the Central American country of Belize.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Costa Rica: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the Central American country of Costa Rica.
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Other

National Humanities Institute: Croce in America

For Students 9th - 10th
Lengthy but informative article traces the fame and decline of Croce's philosophy in the 20th century, as well as his contributions in aesthetics, literary criticism, and historiography. Author argues that Croce's thought deserves a...
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CZBrats

Cz Brats: Panama Before Bastides, Columbus, and Balboa

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is an article about the Pre-Colombian period of Panamanian History. "Prior to the Conquest of Central America, Mexico, and Peru, Great Civilizations in the Americas had developed high cultural values."
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Other

Rain Forest Adventures

For Students 9th - 10th
Ecotourism company that provides canopy tours at four unique tropical locations in the Caribbean and Central America.
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: United Mine Workers of America

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the history of the United Mine Workers from its inception to present day. Find out what causes the UMW supported.
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Pontiac

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a biographical sketch of Chief Pontiac. Discusses his ties to many different Native American Tribes. Also discusses Pontiac's Rebellion.
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Mex Connect

Mexico Connect: Pre Classic Period of the Olmecs

For Students 9th - 10th
The Formative Period (1500 BCE-300 CE) of Mesoamerican culture is surveyed with an overview of the Olmec culture. Includes discussion of Olmec stone head sculpture, art, building, writing, and other achievements.
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Oregon Secretary of State

Oregon at War: Before the War America's Strained Neutrality

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the attempts of the United States to remain neutral during World War I raging in Europe. Find out what finally made U.S. entrance into the war inevitable.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Garifuna Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Garifuna Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Other

Central america.com: Costa Rica: Switzerland of Central America

For Students 9th - 10th
This website focuses on Costa Rica. It provides information about its history, culture, regions, population, weather, tourism, and more.
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A&E Television

History.com: Black History Milestones

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed account of the history of African Americans is presented in this article. Divided by main topics or periods of time, the coming of slavery to America is the first focus. Followed by plantation life and escapes to freedom and...
Website
PBS

Pbs: The American Novel

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Information and analysis on the central concerns, characteristics, and distinguishing features of American literature, presented in timeline format. With synopses of classic works, biographical sketches, overviews of literary movements,...
Primary
Ibis Communications

Eye Witness to History: Completing the Transcontinental Railroad, 1869

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the construction of America's Transcontinental Railway, and its completion when the last spike was driven (after several misses) in Utah to connect the Union Pacific and the Central Pacific railways. Travel across the...
Website
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about America's Central Intelligence Agency and how it works to provide national security intelligence. The resource discusses careers with the CIA, how the organization is run and its history. Also view the "World Factbook"...
PPT
Library of Congress

Loc: Frederick Law Olmstead

For Students 3rd - 8th
Landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmstead, created Central Park, and helped with the preservation of Yosemite National Park and Niagara Falls. Discover this brief description of his life and work, and click through Olmsted's portrait...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Woodrow Wilson and American Entry Into Ww I

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan explores the ways President Woodrow Wilson tried to keep America out of war as World War I raged in Europe. Examine documents, speeches, and other primary sources to follow America's path from neutrality to war.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Mirror Pendant in Form of a Bat Human From Grave 5, Sitio Conte

For Students 9th - 10th
Bat-human imagery in ancient Central American art is often linked to religious beliefs and practices. View pictures and read descriptions of a pendant in the form of a bat-human found in a grave near Panama City in this essay. A video...
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Maps of Mexico

Virtual Picture Travel Map of New York

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Click on New York and take a virtual tour of Manhattan. Visit places of interest such as Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building, Times Square, Rockefeller Center and the Central Park Zoo. Uses popups.

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