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Institute for Geophysics

Understanding Maps of Earth

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Here is your go-to student resource on primary geography concepts, including facts about the surface of the earth and its hemispheres, latitude and longitude, globes, types of maps, and identifying continents and oceans.
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University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania: An Agrarian History of South Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy essay that fully describes agrarian history in South Asia, along with political connections.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: A Complete List of All the Countries in Asia

For Students 4th - 8th
Lists the 49 countries in Asia and their capitals, organized by geographical region.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Bay of Bengal

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Wikipedia offers an extensive description of the Bay of Bengal in the northeastern part of the Indian Ocean. Describes the rivers, seaports, islands, shorelines, oceanography, climate, and more.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: South Korea

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of South Korea, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Bhutan

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of Bhutan, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: India

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about the country of India. Topics covered include the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. Also included are photos, maps, and an image of the...