Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Democratic Republic of the Congo
This resource is provided by the CIA World Factbook. Many statistics give an overview of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire. The resource details the political and economic structure of government. It also provides...
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State of Kansas Official Site
This is the official website for the State of Kansas, featuring the latest in state government and economic initiatives, state lore, history, and links to the various state agencies.
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State of Kansas Official Site
This is the official website for the State of Kansas, featuring the latest in state government and economic initiatives, state lore, history, and links to the various state agencies.
Indiana University
Indiana University Bloomington: Geo Notes: Indiana's Reef Rocks [Pdf]
Describes the reef rocks of Indiana, how they developed, and their economic importance for their natural resources.
Indiana University
Indiana University Bloomington: Geo Notes: Limestone: Indiana's State Stone [Pdf]
Describes the formation of limestone deposits in Indiana and limestone's importance as an economic resource.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Malthus & Overpopulation
Slideshow explains Robert Thomas Malthus' theory on the effect of overpopulation on economics, resources, and geography.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mining: Least Cost Lab
Learners will explore the basic cost of mining, transportation and manufacturing activities under the concept of Weber's least-cost theory. The goal of this activity is to simulate a basic cost analysis of ore mining and optimal location...
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Metrocosm: How We Share the World
In this geographic interactive, students can visualize the world via the following six ways: GDP, government debt, population, births, wealth and billionaires.
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National Council for the Social Studies
National Council for the Social Studies has grown to be the largest association in the country devoted solely to social studies education. NCSS engages and supports educators in strengthening and advocating social studies. This resource...
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Biblioteca Miguel De Cervantes: Republica Dominicana
This Bibliotica Virtual Miguel de Cervantes site in Spanish for the Dominican Republic provides a wealth of information, including the national flag, a map, holidays, and statistical data on land size, climate, population, life...
University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina: What Can I Do With a Major In
Are you looking to explore possible career paths based on a college major? Explore possible career titles, major skills and characteristics, and websites related to your choice of college major.
CNN
Cnn: China's Three Gorges Dam
Article describes the raging controversy over the gigantic dam on the "Fabled Yangzi River." Decide for yourself; will this help China enough to warrant the environmental destruction?
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Companion Curriculum: Girl Rising
Girl Rising tells the stories of nine girls from nine different countries and the power education has to change their lives. The accompanying curriculum provides teachers with a unique opportunity to educate students about the issues...
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Estonia Facts and Comments
A personal site that offers many geographical and demographic information on Estonia. There are also links to government sites, economic sites, travel sites, and academia sites.
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: Horn of Africa
This resource addresses the economies and geographic locations of African countries.
Columbia University
Columbia University: East Asia Geographic Perspective: Standard 11
The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on earth's surface