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The Demographic Transition-A Contemporary Look at a Classic Model
Students evaluate and apply models to explain changes in global demographic patterns, and use their assessments to predict future needs.
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Ecotourism in National Parks and Wilderness
Students research a wilderness or natural area and develop a plan for ecotourism.
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Going to the Promised Land (Dust Bowl Migration)
Students examine Dust Bowl migration. In this Great Depression lesson, students research primary sources regarding migration issues in the United States during the Great Depression. Students discuss their research findings and impressions.
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Organizaton of American States Project
Learners discover the Organization of American States by researching currents issues in those countries. They create a PowerPoint presentation and share with the class.
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Capitalism and Communism: What's the Difference?
Students discover the differences between capitalism and communism. They participate in a simulation activity in which they examine Marx's philosphy of communism. They also examine Zapatista communities.
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Latin America and the Caribbean in the Classroom: The Economy and Trade
Pupils use the internet to gather information on daily exchange rates. They calculate the exchange rates between two countries by role playing they are going on vacation to these destinations.
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Coming to California
Fourth graders read excerpts from Juan Bautista de Anza's diaries. They analyze the impact of primary sources. They write journal entries for characters in stories they have read during the year.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Mexico
Learn about religion in Mexico, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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National Park Service: Dunes and Dreams: White Sands National Monument [Pdf]
Kennedy's economic stimulus plan was a package that would "galvanize science, industry, and government." Although written by NPS with White Sands as the focus, it contains a good description of the impact of the space program.
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Peasant Social Worlds: The Other Way Out: Us Migration
This is an article on current migration trends from Mexico to the US. The article discusses the impact of legislation and economic crisis on migration.
PBS
Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Republic of Texas
A detailed history of the Republic of Texas, starting with its initial birth in 1836 when its Constitution was written, and the end of Texas's conflict with Mexico. The article discusses the many issues faced by the new Republic, the...
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Map of Mexico
This is an online resource for information on Mexico. The site includes map and flag, government, languages, natural resources, industries, economic summary, and a history of the country.
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Flag of Mexico
This is an online resource for information on Mexico. The site includes map and flag, government, languages, natural resources, industries, economic summary, and a history of the country.
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Global Issues: Causes of Debt Crisis
This resource provides economic analysis of mismanaged lending to underdeveloped countries that points toward causes of the debt crisis in Mexico and Latin America during the 80s.
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Thomas Intermediate School: Southwestern States Activity
Teachers and students can find activities for the Southwest, the states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Oklahoma. The grade is based on the number of activities and the quality of work.