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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Boston

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers extensive information about the city of Boston. Read about its history, geography, government, and demographics. There are many links included containing information on related topics.
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University College London

University College London: Guide to Resources on Belarus

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you need to get on Belarus is right here! This resources has links to the history, economics, cities, and more.
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Embassy of Belize in Washington, d.c.

For Students 9th - 10th
Official website of the Embassy of Belize in the U.S. Gives information about the government, history, population, languages, cities, geography, foreign affairs, and tourism of Belize.
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Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Web Japan: Japan Fact Sheet

For Students 9th - 10th
This site actually provides a number of "fact sheets" on a range of topics related to Japan's geography, government, economy, culture, society, and sports. Read online or download handy PDF documents for classroom use. The site has...
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Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: Article 23

For Students 9th - 10th
The official (PRC) Chinese government site on the proposal to implement security restrictions for Hong Kong (which have been in effect for the rest of China for years). This has led to massive disturbances in the city during the summer...
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CNN

Cnn: Former Mexican President Sheds Light on 1968 Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
This CNN article quotes Luis Echeverria, former Mexican president, as he breaks the government silence concerning the 1968 massacre of protesting students at Tlateloco Square.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: The Supremacy of Rome in Italy

For Students 9th - 10th
One of Rome's strengths was the way it governed the peoples it conquered. Find out the difference between the Romans, the Latins, and the Italians in terms of rights of citizenship.
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CZBrats

The Americans in Panama: Taking the Canal Zone

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is a chapter from the book entitled "The Americans in Panama." It provides information about the colonial period of Panamanian history. "Panama's relations with the parent government at Bogota, from 1821, the year of...
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BBC

Bbc: Cbbc News Round Special: China

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a wonderful, image-packed introduction to China for younger students. Read short summaries about Chinese history, culture, and government, and then take a virtual tour of Chinese landmarks; learn about Chinese New Year, the signs...
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Other

Cuenca Es Unica

For Students 9th - 10th
City guide of Cuenca.
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Super Natural British Columbia Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore beautiful British Columbia by region, city, or by sites and events. This resource is the official tourism site of British Columbia and provides a current and historical look at BC's finest recreational opportunities.
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University College London

University College London: Internet Resources on Slovakia

For Students 9th - 10th
An online resource for all of your research on Slovakia. The site has information on history, culture, society, and cities can be found here, among others.
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Virginia Historical Society

Virginia Historical Society: Surviving War: The Home Front: Why Richmond?

For Students 9th - 10th
Why was Richmond made the Confederate capital and how did that status change life there? Learn the reasons for this decision and the widespread impact it had on the city.
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Project Britain

Project Britain: Learn About London: London for Children

For Students 3rd - 8th
Provides a brief overview of London, the capital of England, with numerous links to all sorts of information on life in this British city.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Learn About Green Infrastructure

For Students 9th - 10th
The EPA provides many ideas for integrating green infrastructures into communities. This site also discusses how this can build climate resilience and offers resources for doing a cost-benefit analysis, for addressing government...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Corruption Runs Wild

For Students 5th - 8th
Government in the Gilded Age was often corrupt, tainted with money from various groups. Read about the role of political machines in many city governments, in particular Tammany Hall in New York City.
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: City of Mexico and Suburban Towns, 1899

For Students 9th - 10th
"The city [Mexico City] is in what is called the Federal District, covering an area of some four hundred and fifty square miles - the government of the district like the District of Columbia is directed, by the national legislature,...
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Curated OER

A View on Cities: Philadelphia: Government of the People

For Students 9th - 10th
Government of the People (Philadelphia)
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Curated OER

A View on Cities: Hong Kong: Government House

For Students 9th - 10th
Government House (Hong Kong)
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Other

Oaklahoma City Community College: Radicals

For Students 9th - 10th
The Oaklahoma City Community College offers information on radicals, including radical notation and laws governing the usage of radicals.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History:reduction of Macedonia and Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
As Rome expands her boundaries, she has to figure out how to treat the conquered lands. This site shows Rome trying different options and finally settling on the idea of provinces.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Augustus and the Roman World

For Students 9th - 10th
William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, explains Augustus' administration of the three parts of the Roman Empire, Rome, Italy, and the provinces.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Independent Lens: Debate Begins

For Students 9th - 10th
A third grade class in Wuhan province, China holds debates for the election of class monitor in this segment from Independent Lens. This is the first time education on democracy has been allowed in the city of Wuhan (most populace city...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Singapore

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile and travel guide to Singapore, background details, and numerous links to in-depth information on the city-state's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government, and more.

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