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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about Spain from a 1998 publication of the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress. You can find information about the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Spain.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Diversity in Latino Culture

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars explore the rich diversity within Latino culture using WGBY's bilingual program Presencia. The lesson explores the variety within Latino food, music, and art and the individuals who celebrate their culture. Students learn...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Country Study: Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
This website contains the on-line versions of books previously published in hard copy by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Army....
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BBC

Bbc: History: The Story of the Conquistadors

For Students 9th - 10th
A well known historian tells the story of the early Spanish explorers known as "conquistadors". He discusses their motivation, what effect they had on the native American societies and much more. Archived.
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Other

El Pais

For Students 9th - 10th
El Pais is a national newspaper published in Madrid, Spain. Coverage includes the top Spanish news, as well as a look at Spain's economy, sports, culture, and society. The content is written in Spanish, but an English edition is available.
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Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Literatura Espanola Del Siglo Xix

For Students 9th - 10th
This portal is a tribute to all those scholars of Spanish literature of the 19th century. It includes the Bulletin of the Spanish Literature Society of the nineteenth century, a directory of the most important figures in this field of...
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Other

Ispp: The Cuban Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the International Society of Political Psychology contains links to the actual text of the book "The Cuban Revolution: A Critical Perspective" written by Sam Dolgoff. Includes information about Castro's friendly critics,...
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Read Works

Read Works: The Southeast Exploring the "Land of the Flowers"

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Spanish explorers who discovered Florida, the land of flowers. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Makers: Collection

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The Maker Party, an initiative in which people around the world meet up, learn to make things, and share what they've made online. This collection is designed to support the Maker Party by providing a one-stop shop of STEM and digital...
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Other

Materiales Para La Convivencia Escolar

For Students 9th - 10th
Texts and videos using native speakers about materials for school life, oriented to the promotion of values and educational resources that favor the improvement of coexistence in the classroom, in the center and in society.
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Other

La Razon

For Students 9th - 10th
La Razon is an alternative newspaper covering the latest opinion, politics, society and culture of Bolivia. Written in Spanish.
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Other

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

For Students 9th - 10th
This newspaper in Spanish from Miami serves a mostly Cuban American readership.
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Other

University of Georgia: Georgia History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has great links to the history of Georgia. Categories of links include: Prehistoric Period, Spanish Georgia, French Georgia, Georgia as an English Colony, American Revolution to the Civil War, Reconstruction to the 20th...
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Ground Water: Wells

For Students 9th - 10th
Wells are extremely important to all societies. Find out how wells are dug today and peruse the list of the different types of wells and the methods used to dig them. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.
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Other

La Semana

For Students 9th - 10th
La Semana is an independent weekly magazine reviewing the news, issues, and events of the past week in Spain and the world. Written in Spanish.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Marie Curie

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which happens to be in Spanish, probes into the life and works of Marie Curie. Discover her accomplishments and how they impacted society.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Albert Einstein

For Students 9th - 10th
In this Spanish-language entry, grasp a concrete understanding of a complicated man whose discoveries impacted society more than any other scientist. This site chronicles the life and accomplishments of Albert Einstein. It also studies...
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Other

Personajes Del Antiguo Egipto

For Students 9th - 10th
In Spanish, a very good quick reference guide to hundred's of Egyptians and their roles in society.
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Other

Pa'lante Latino: Galvez's Contribution to the American Revolutionary War

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the contributions of Spanish governor Bernando De Galvez during the American Revolutionary War. Deemed a war hero, Galvez's efforts for freedom have made him a legacy within Latino society.
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Other

La Razon

For Students 9th - 10th
La Razon is an alternative newspaper covering the latest opinion, politics, society and culture of Bolivia. Written in Spanish.
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Curated OER

Casals Conducting

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating and inspiring biography from the Internet Cello Society of the famous Spanish cellist, Pablo Casals. Of particular interest is the outstanding courage he displayed during the Spanish Civil War.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ignatius of Loyola

For Students 9th - 10th
A Spanish knight who founded the Society of Jesus and was its first Superior General.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Saint Ignatius of Loyola

For Students 9th - 10th
(1491-1556) Spanish founder of the Society of Jesus.