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Introduction to World Religions

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders compare and contrast the world religions. In this cultural practices lesson, 6th graders locate places in the world where Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, and Islam are practiced. 
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Aerial Photography

For Teachers K - 12th
Young scholars are introduced to a basic property of light and how we use this property in our everyday lives. They understand how this image is inverted because light travels in straight lines.
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Airborne and Special Operations Museum Scavenger Hunt

For Students 5th - 6th
In this museum worksheet, students answer 20 questions pertaining to a field trip to this specific museum. This would not be usable unless students were in the museum.
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Drifting Continents

For Students 6th - 9th
In this plate tectonics worksheet, students study the continents map and complete 8 short answer questions related to them. They predict what the Earth will look like millions from now.
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Island Countries

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners define the meaning of an island. In this island mapping instructional activity, students identify islands on the map. Learners discuss the sizes of various islands.
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What is Southeast Asia?

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners participate in various classroom activities designed to teach them about the location and cultures of countries in Southeast Asia.
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Philippine Islands, 1941

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a full map of the Philippines in 1941 showing Japanese troop advances and American airfields.
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University of Texas: Philippines: Relief Map

For Students 9th - 10th
This relief map of the Philippines from the Perry Castaneda Collection shows clearly the large number of islands that make up this country. An inset shows the Manila area.
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University of Texas: Philippines: Political Map

For Students 9th - 10th
See on this political map of the Philippines the series of islands that make up the archipelago. You can follow the Pan-Philippine Highway from the north at Laoag to the south at Zamboanga. From the Perry-Castaneada Collection.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: The Philippines

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News provides an overview of the Philippines, known for its active volcanoes, typhoons, and other storms. Includes a brief history, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Links to related websites.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Wwii Philippines/bataan Peninsula

For Students 9th - 10th
A very good overview of the WWII Japanese conquest of the Philippines, with information on the Bataan Peninsula specifically, including a map, toward the bottom of the page.
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: General Map of Campaign on North Luzon and Bataan

For Students 9th - 10th
This map shows the Japanese advance against U.S. troops in the Philippines from Dec. 8, 1941 to April 9, 1942.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: World Atlas: Philippines

For Students 9th - 10th
This map of the Philippines from MapQuest is a clear map labeling the cities, islands, and physical features. There is also a chart of some quick facts about the country.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Relief Map of the Philippine Islands, 1906

For Students 9th - 10th
A relief map from 1906 of the Philippine Islands showing the rugged terrain.
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Northern Illinois University

Tagalog: Philippine Geography

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This website gives a great lesson plan for helping to understand the geography and physical environment of the Philippines. Map and map quiz are included.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Philippines

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough reference directory for finding information on the Asian country of the Philippines. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on this country's culture, history,...
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Other

The Korean War: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains in-depth information about the Korean War. Includes links to Korean War maps, a Korean War timeline, sites discussing the battles of the war, weapons used in the Korean War, and a photo documentary of the war.
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Library of Congress

Loc: The World of 1898: The Spanish American War

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress offers this detailed history of the Spanish American War from historical papers. Includes manuscripts, maps, and illustrations, and an excellent overview essay.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Philippines

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Philippines, 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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Etc: Maps Etc: Economic and Commercial Activity in the Philippine Islands, 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1920 of the Philippine Islands showing the principal commercial products in the region, with the products named in red. The map shows major cities and chief seaports, railroads, navigable rivers, islands and coastal features....
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Philippines

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click-through facts-and-photo file about the geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government of the Philippines. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its Asian location.
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Map of the Philippines

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the Library of Congress, you can take a look at this page for links to Philippine maps, a chronology for the Philippines and Guam during the war, and a collection of photos.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Philippine Islands, 1912

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1912 of the Philippine Islands, showing the major islands, cities, coastal features, and surrounding seas. The map shows the railways on Luzon at the time, including the route from Manila to Lingayen in the north, and from...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Philippine Islands, 1911

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1911 of the Philippine Islands, showing the major islands, cities, coastal features, and surrounding seas. The map shows the railway from Manila to Dagupan on the Lingayen Gulf (Luzon).