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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: South Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the different cultures that make up South Asia. Using this alphabetical list, click on a specific group of people and read information about their culture, history, economy, sociopolitical organization, and religion.
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Princeton University

Princeton University Museum of Art: Art of South Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Princeton University museum of art collection this is a brief description and selection of sample object images on the art of South Asia with a focus on the Indian subcontinent.
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NOAA

Noaa: Reacts Quickly to Indonesian Tsunami

For Students 9th - 10th
NOAA discusses its reaction to the tsunami that rocked South Asia in 2004 and gives a scientific explanation to why it happened. Interesting animated map of the tsunami.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Epsid World Geo 2019

For Students 9th - 10th
Flexbooks 2.0 are interactive, customizable, digital textbooks. Flexbooks are standards-aligned. Flexi, a student tutor, is integrated into each book to guide you on your learning journey. Flexi can assist in learning, answer questions,...
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University of Washington

Earth and Space Sciences: The December 26, 2004 Sumatran Tsunami

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief discussion of the 2004 tsunami disaster. Find links to other resources on the tsunami that rocked South Asia in 2004.
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PBS

Pbs: Sister Wendy's American Collection: Standing Bodhisattva

For Students 9th - 10th
Webpage describing a standing bodhisattva made in the Gandhara region of ancient Pakistan and now found in the Kimbell Art Museum. Image of art provided as well as an option of a larger version or a detail viewer that can be navigated....
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Bhutan

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the World Factbook presents extensive information on Bhutan in South Asia. It includes geography, population statistics, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. This...
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Earthquake in Kashmir, Land of Upheaval

For Students 9th - 10th
NPR discusses the 2005 Kashmir earthquake and also what the earthquake means for the disputed land politically.
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Other

Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry: The Parliament of Sri Lanka

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a history and other general information about the parliament of Sri Lanka.
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BBC

Bbc: Tension Mounts in India's Religious Conflict

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the tension between Hindus and Christians in India. The Hindus argue that they are facing a conspiracy and a takeover by the Christian faith.
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PBS

Nova: The World on Fire

For Students 9th - 10th
During 200 the United States experienced one of the worst years for forest fires. The seasonal nature of this disaster is also typical of other countries. This interactive resource provides an overview of worldwide fires during 2000....

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