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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Democratic Republic of the Congo

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 3rd - 8th
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

For Students 3rd - 8th
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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Indiana University

Indiana University Bloomington: Geo Notes: Indiana's Reef Rocks [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the reef rocks of Indiana, how they developed, and their economic importance for their natural resources.
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Indiana University

Indiana University Bloomington: Geo Notes: Limestone: Indiana's State Stone [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the formation of limestone deposits in Indiana and limestone's importance as an economic resource.
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Malthus & Overpopulation

For Students 9th - 10th
Slideshow explains Robert Thomas Malthus' theory on the effect of overpopulation on economics, resources, and geography.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mining: Least Cost Lab

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Other

National Council for the Social Studies

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Biblioteca Miguel De Cervantes: Republica Dominicana

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: What Can I Do With a Major In

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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CNN

Cnn: China's Three Gorges Dam

For Students 9th - 10th
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?
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Companion Curriculum: Girl Rising

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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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Other

Estonia Facts and Comments

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Wisc-Online

Wisc Online: Horn of Africa

For Students 3rd - 5th
This resource addresses the economies and geographic locations of African countries.
Unit Plan
Columbia University

Columbia University: East Asia Geographic Perspective: Standard 11

For Students 9th - 10th
The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on earth's surface

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