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Curated OER

Where Do You Fit In?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students study habitats and then draw a picture of their own habitat which includes the location of food, water, and shelter, and the concept of space. then they cut their habitat in half and discuss how this would affect their lives.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Nouns Ending In "Y"

For Students K - 1st
In this long E sound nouns worksheet, students say the names of six pictures that end with the long E sound spelled with a Y. Students write the correct word from two choices.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Turkey

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News features a broad overview of the European country of Turkey. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news articles, and...
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Turkey

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Turkey from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
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Middle East Policy Council

Mepc: Teach Mideast: Turkey

For Students 9th - 10th
In an effort to educate students on the Middle East and Islam, MEPC presents this thorough resource of Turkey.
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Turkey

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the CIA World Factbook contains a wealth of information on the country of Turkey.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Turkey: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the transcontinental country of Turkey in the Middle East.
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Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Turkey

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Turkey, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Turkey

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about core health indicators in Turkey in this World Health Organization country profile which includes demographic and current health information.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Turkey

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Turkey. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Turkey

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Turkey's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its European location and a video on the Turkish city of Istanbul.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Turkey History and Timeline Overview

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Turkey including early civilizations, Byzantium, Constantinople, the Ottoman Empire, World war I, independence, Ataturk, and current events.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Turkey

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Turkey. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Turkey

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a travel guide and country profile of the European nation of Turkey including a background overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population,...
Website
Other

Odyssey: Teacher Zone: Middle East: Turkey Stay

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This teaching unit is based upon a "teacher trek" to the area in 2000 and focuses on essential questions on wealth and poverty. Activities are offered to help students explore the religion and culture of this country. Activities are...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Peripatetics of Afghanistan, Iran, and Turkey

For Students 9th - 10th
The data concerning Afghanistan and Iran refer to the period prior to the Saur and Islamic revolutions, respectively. It is not known whether such communities still exist in these two countries. Each existing community is primarily...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Political Debate in Turkey

For Students 9th - 10th
A hot topic of debate in Turkey is the possibility of an increasingly Islamic state in this historically secular country. Learn more in this video from Wide Angle.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Yoruk

For Students 9th - 10th
The Yoruk are an ethnic-tribal grouping found widely throughout Turkey but primarily along the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. The Yoruk are not linguistically distinct from most of the rural populations among whom they live. They speak...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Turks

For Students 9th - 10th
Ethnically, the Turks are a cultural group united by a common language, but the term "Turk" has no clearly defined racial significance; it can be properly applied to those communities historically and linguistically connected to the...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Syriacs

For Students 9th - 10th
Syriac is a branch of the Aramaic family of languages and was the lingua franca of the eastern Roman Empire at the beginning of the Christian era. It is also spoken extensively in the regions farther east. It became the language of...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Kurds

For Students 9th - 10th
The Kurds have inhabited an area of rugged mountains and high plains at the headwaters of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers for over two thousand years. Their traditional mode of subsistence is pastoralism and agriculture. The territory...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Laz

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Laz people of Turkey. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Jacobites

For Students 9th - 10th
The Jacobites, today numbering some half a million, adhere to a branch of Christianity that is most commonly known as the Jacobite church. They are to be found mostly in northern Iraq and southeastern Turkey. The Jacobites were one of...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Assyrians

For Students 9th - 10th
Ancient Assyrians were inhabitants of one the world's earliest civilizations, Mesopotamia, which began to emerge around 3500 B . C . The Assyrians invented the world's first written language and the 360-degree circle, established...