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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Difference Between the United Kingdom, Great Britain & England

For Students 9th - 10th
Though the names United Kingdom, Great Britain and England are often used interchangeably, they all have different meanings. To clear up the confusion, CGP Grey explains the differences between the three.
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Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Georgia

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in the Western Asian country of Georgia, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Middle East Policy Council

Mepc: Teach Mideast: Saudi Arabia

For Students 9th - 10th
In an effort to educate the western world on the Middle East and Islam, the MEPC presents this overview of Saudi Arabia.
Handout
Middle East Policy Council

Mepc: Teach Mideast: Qatar

For Students 9th - 10th
In an effort to educate the western world on the Middle East and Islam, the MEPC presents this overview of Qatar.
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Comparative Areas of the United States and Other Countries, 1872

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1872 of the United States used to illustrate the comparative area sizes of the states to other countries in the world. The map shows state and territory boundaries at the time (Dakota, Montana, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming,...
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Curated OER

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Micronesia

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the western Pacific islands of Micronesia in this overview from the BBC. Learn facts and history of the country, view a timeline and learn about its leaders.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Burkina Faso: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Burkina Faso in Western Africa.
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: The Gambia

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of The Gambia in western Africa. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and...
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Cayman Islands: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the Cayman Islands in the Western Caribbean Sea.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Federated States of Micronesia: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the Federated States of Micronesia in the western Pacific Ocean.
Website
Library and Archives Canada

Library and Archives Canada: Eva Gauthier, Mezzo Soprano (1885 1958)

For Students 9th - 10th
Eva Gauthier was a well known mezzo-soprano who sang in opera houses all over the world. When her husband was stationed in Indonesia, she became trained in the Javanese gamelin and built this into her performances. She was one of the...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Portugal

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia entry provides extensive information on the Western European country, Portugal.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's Victory in Iran's Presidential Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
Jim Lehrer provides a detailed account of the 2005 Presidential Elections in Iran, focusing on the rise of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad - his campaign promises and his plans for the country. In addition, Lehrer examines how Ahmadinejad's win will...
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AllRefer

All Refer Reference: Germany: The Creation of the Bizone

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a piece that describes the merger of the US and British zones into what would come to be known as the Bizone. Describes reasons for the merger, the Marshall Plan, and the creation of a west German state. Site provides depth in...
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Other

Oregon California Trails Association: Historic Trails Learning Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Information portal for the organization that oversees the preservation of the Oregon Trail, the California Trail, the Santa Fe Trail, the Applegate Trail, and the Mormon Trail.
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Other

Liechtenstein

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource has very comprehensive map of Liechtenstein. It also has a brief history of the country.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: News Flash: The End of the Cold War

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson is an inquiry into events that occurred during the Cold War era. It is a technology-based project on one event that occurred during the Cold War(1945-1991). The Cold War describes the tense and hostile relationship between...
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Problem of Expansion

For Students 9th - 10th
With the end of the Revolution, the United States again had to face the old unsolved Western question -- the problem of expansion, with its complications of land, fur trade, Indians, settlement and local government. Lured by the richest...
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Digital History

Digital History: America at War: The Guns of August

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the course of World War I on both the eastern and western fronts. See how the upheaval in the world brought about attempts at revolution in several countries.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Niger

For Students 9th - 10th
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to Niger in Western Africa. A background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available...
eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "Forest & Frontiers: The Indian Parents" by Anonymous

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full text of the novel Forest & Frontiers by an Anonymous author. Captain William Wells was a noted hunter and ranger in the western country. He was captured by the Indians when but a child, and raised among them.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Cold War Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes what happened to Germany at the end of World War II and the start of the Cold War, how it was divided into East and West Germany with the construction of the Berlin Wall. Western countries worked to rehabilitate their half of...
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Age of Imperialism: The Iranian Revolution of 1979

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the transformation of Iran into an oil-rich country, and the westernization that took place under Shah Reza Pahlavi. This was followed by a religious backlash and the overthrow of the Shah by Ayatollah Khomeini and his...
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Italy: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Italy located in Southern Europe.

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