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Historical Research on Explorers of Canada
Eighth graders study an online atlas of Canada to research an early explorer.
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Mills of New Hampshire
Students locate mill sites on a New Hampshire map. They describe who worked in the mills and their working conditions. They examine the environmental impact of the mills and work together to find out more information about mills.
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East Asian Architecture
Seventh graders compare architecture in East Asia to North American, European, Russian/Eurasian, North African/Southwest Asian and South American architecture. They search the internet for current and historic images of East Asian...
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North African and Southwest Asian Architecture
Seventh graders search online for current and historic images of North African and Southwest Asian architecture. They compare North African and Southwest Asian architecture to North American, European, Russian/Eurasian, and South...
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Russian and Eurasian Architecture
Seventh graders search online for current and historic images of Russian and Eurasian architecture. They compare current Russian and Eurasian architecture to North American, European, and South American architecture.
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European Architecture
Seventh graders search online for current and historic images of European architecture. They compare current European architecture to North American, and South American architecture.
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Southeast Asian Architecture
Seventh graders search online for current and historic images of Southeast Asian architecture. They compare architecture in Southeast Asia to North American, European, Russian/Eurasian, North African/Southwest Asian and South American...
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South American Architecture
Seventh graders review and discuss what they read about North American architecture. They then study images of North and south American architecture and make comparisons
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'My Town' Brochure
Ninth graders use the internet to research a city or town on the "Walk Across Texas" route. They create a brochure or booklet advertising their assigned city or town.
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Traveling the Transcontinental from Yesterday to Today
Students examine the impact of the train on the physical landscape and spatial organization of America. They read and analyze various poems, analyze maps, and develop a list of the positive and negative changes brought by the...
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Trade in the Global Village
Pupils use the internet to research the trade status and needs of a country of their choice. Using this information, they determine which three main products their nation needs to import and which ones they can export. They write a...
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Social Studies: Canadian City Comparison
Pupils research Canadian population distribution while comparing and contrasting the quality of life in two cities. They discuss issues and problems that cities and rural towns face. Students apply various methods, such as graphs and...
Oxfam
Oxfam: Sudan
Sudanese geography, history, environment, people and society as well as the work that Oxfam is doing in Sudan is described in this informative page from the international aid agency that fights poverty globally.
Oxfam
Oxfam: Vietnam
A brief narrative description of Vietnam with more links to Vietnamese geography, history, environment, people and society. The work that Oxfam is doing in Vietnam is also described.
Oxfam
Oxfam: Kenya
A brief narrative description of Kenya with links to information on Kenyan geography, history, environment, people and society. The work that Oxfam is doing in Kenya is also described.
Oxfam
Oxfam: Mozambique
A brief description of Mozambique with links to information on geography, history, environment, people and society in the African nation. The work that Oxfam is doing in Mozambique is also described.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Greenland
This profile provides a comprehensive overview of Greenland's history, culture, society, geography, economy, and government.
The Commonwealth
Commonwealth Secretariat: Jamaica
The Commonwealth Secretariat furnishes a country profile of Jamaica with information on its geography, society, economy, history, constitution, and politics. Includes a map and image of the flag.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: Welcome to Chile
A site containing colorful pictures and detailed information about Chile. Explore the history and culture of Chile while also learning about the geography and travel.
Oxfam
Oxfam: United Kingdom
Geography, history, environment, people and society in the United Kingdom, as well as the work that Oxfam is doing in the region are described here in the webpage of the international aid agency that fights poverty globally.
Oxfam
Oxfam Cool Planet: Bangladesh
Want to know why houses in Bangladesh are on stilts? Or what a typical family might have for dinner? Resource presents information about the history, geography and environment, people and society and the work of Oxfam in Bangladesh.
Latimer Clarke Corporation
Atlapedia Online: Chile
If you're doing a research paper on Chile, this is a great place to begin. Has information about the history, people, geography, climate, economy, and more. Click on the map image to get more details and an enlarged view.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Global Trek: Mexico Questions and Answers
Students in Mexico answer questions about their lives, comparing their experiences to those of American children. They talk about popular names, celebrations, food, geography, social and environmental issues, the economy, history,...
Oxfam
Oxfam: India
An international aid agency to eradicate poverty presents information on its efforts in India as well as general facts and information about the people and geography of India.