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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Iran

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough reference directory for finding information on the Middle East nation of Iran. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on this nation's culture, history, geography,...
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Kenya

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News features a general overview on the East African country of Kenya. Includes country facts, information on leaders and media, videos, and links to a timeline of key events and recent news.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Rwanda

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News presents a general overview on the turbulent East African country of Rwanda. Includes country facts, information on leaders and media, and links to a timeline of key events and recent news.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Uganda

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News presents a general overview on the East African country of Uganda. Includes country facts, information on leaders and media, and links to a timeline of key events and recent news.
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Other

Anti Discrimination Committee: Facts About Arabs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers facts on Arabs, the Arab world, Arab Americans, Muslims, the Muslim world, and the Middle East. It includes a list of famous Arab Americans and links to relevant lesson plans, an online quiz, and maps.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a virtual destination guide and country profile of the Middle East nation of Iraq, background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Israel

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Israel's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its Middle East location.
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
Click-through facts-and-photo file about the geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government of Iraq. Includes a map of this Asian country that pinpoints its location in the Middle East.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Palestine

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference guide that takes you on a virtual trip to the Middle East nation of Palestine. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, tourism, economy, and government. There are...
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Regional and World Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
Maps of major areas of the world can be downloaded here. The maps have excellent detail and are in color.
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United Nations

United Nations: Cartographic Section: Horn of Africa [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This relief map from the United Nations shows the countries on the Horn of Africa. Roads, rivers, and other geographic features are marked on the map.
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: India at the Beginning of British East India Control, 1750

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Indian subcontinent around 1750, prior to the beginnings of British control under the East India Company. The map shows the region south of the Ganges that was subject to Mahratta (Maratha Empire) tribute, the Mogul Empire...
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Curated OER

Sketch Map to Illustrate Campaigns in Poland and East Prussia, 1806 and 1807

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of eastern Prussia and Poland during the War of the Fourth Coalition (1806-1807). This map illustrates the various battle sites of Napoleon's Poland and East Prussia campaigns, including Eylau, Friedland, and Tilsit, where the...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Routes to the East From Western Agricultural Regions, 1825

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1825 of the United States from east of the Mississippi River to the Atlantic showing the need for roads to get western produce from the plains across the mountains and to the marketplace in the eastern region.
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Curated OER

Etc: The Country East of the Mississippi During the French Indian War, 1763 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
The country east of the Mississippi during the French-Indian War, 1755-1763, color-coded to distinguish various claims to United States.
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University of Georgia

University of Georgia: Map of Southern u.s. (1806)

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed 1806 map of the southern U.S. States and Territories and Spanish Florida showing borders, rivers, mountains and overland trails.
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Far East Russia Around Vladivostok, 1912

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1912 of the area around the Russian port of Vladivostok on the southern tip of the Muravyov-Amursky Peninsula, including the eastern portion of Outer Manchuria and Lake Khanka. The map shows the route of the Trans-Siberian...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The War in the East, 1863

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of southern Pennsylvania, Maryland, and northern Virginia showing the area of General Robert E. Lee's Northern Campaign in 1863. The map shows major cities, railroads, terrain, and rivers in the area. The goal of Lee's campaign,...
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Curated OER

Etc: Campaign in the East, 1864 1865

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the parts of Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina showing the area of Sherman's campaign in late 1864 to early 1865. The map shows the route of Sherman's March from Atlanta to Savannah, and his northward route from...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Virginia's East Peninsula, 1862

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of eastern Virginia during the Civil War, showing towns, roads, and railroads, and the routes of the Peninsula Campaign against Richmond.
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Curated OER

Etc: Theatre of War in the East, 1861 1865

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the eastern seat of war during the American Civil War, showing cities, railroads, mountains and terrain, forts, rivers, and significant battle sites.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Plot Your Course Navigation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this unit, students learn the very basics of navigation, including the different kinds of navigation and their purpose. The concepts of relative and absolute location, latitude, longitude and cardinal directions are discussed, as well...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Come With Me to the Islands

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students will explore several islands by watching a multimedia presentation prepared by the teacher on islands and how they were formed. Students will then use globes and maps to find various islands using cardinal directions given by...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Art History: Map of Mesopotamia

For Students 9th - 10th
A short introduction to the ancient Near East, followed by sections providing an in-depth coverage. Includes links to additional information.

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