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Library of Congress

Loc: Country Study: Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
This website contains the on-line versions of books previously published in hard copy by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Army....
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Taos

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the Taos Pueblo group on this webpage by researching their history, way of life, and much more.
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Other

Latino Cultures & History

For Students 9th - 10th
Listing of recommended links for research into the arts, history, culture, famous Latinos, and cooking of Latin American countries.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: International Business Cultures and Marketing Strategy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This instructional activity has students research business practices in different countries and create a PowerPoint Presentation that they will share with the class. Students will prepare support materials to accompany their...
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Other

The Middle East Media Research Institute: Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explores the country of Iraq through its media outlets. Content includes the latest news (sometimes translated from Arabic), as well as providing analysis on the political, ideological, intellectual, social, cultural, and...
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University College London

University College London: Internet Resources on Poland

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete look at the country of Poland from the School of Slavonic and East European Studies. There are links to government officials information, elections, news, and culture. An excellent resource for your research on Poland.
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Other

Lone Star Genealogy: Research in the Lonestar State: Immigration to Texas

For Students 4th - 8th
The many groups who have settled in Texas are listed, beginning 40,000 years ago. There is a list of the Native American groups, then the successive groups of immigrants from numerous European countries, the African Americans who were...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Exploring African Tribal Masks

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This lesson allows students to learn about a very important aspect of African culture. It features the use of technology for research and also hands-on experience in creating an African Mask. The lesson can be used as a part of a study...
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Latimer Clarke Corporation

Atlapedia Online: Costa Rica

For Students 9th - 10th
If you're doing a research paper on Costa Rica, this is a great place to begin. Has information about the history, people, geography, climate, economy, and more. Click on the map image to get more details and an enlarged view.
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Other

The Center for Public Integrity: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Excellent site for journalists and others who feel that it is their beat to keep a watchful eye on the political culture of the country through investigations and analyses of public service.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Traditions at Home and Around the World

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Each student will research his/her own family traditions and report findings to the class using presentation software. In partner groups, students will select a country to research. Their research will focus on traditions of a chosen...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The Spanish Speaking World

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will research a Spanish-speaking Latin American country and make travel plans to the chosen country based on facts gathered through their research.
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Haiti Facts

For Students 3rd - 8th
Easy to read facts describe the geography, history, government and culture of Haiti. This is an excellent resource for elementary student research.