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Information Technology Associates

Dominican Republic Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides easy to read information on the government of the Dominican Republic. Topics include the type of government, branches of government, political parties, and more.
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World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Dominican Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resource that is full of useful information about the Dominican Republic which is in the Caribbean. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at...
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US Department of State

Travel.state.gov: International Travel: Dominican Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has information for traveling in the Dominican Republic from the U.S. Department of State. Provides important information for safe travel and provides links to other sites of particular interest to U.S. tourists.
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US Navy

Naval Historical Center: Dominican Republic Intervention, 1965

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describing the U.S. Navy and Marines actions in the Dominican Republic, with an emphasis on the evacuation of American citizens. Also, includes reports on the Dominican intervention from the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary...
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Dominican Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC gives information about the Dominican Republic with details on geography, culture, its leaders, and its news media.
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Other

Explore: Dominican Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
After reading a brief history of the Dominican Republic, take a virtual tour of this beautiful island in the Caribbean. Learn facts along the way.
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BBC

Bbc News: Dominican Republic Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides a timeline of key historical events for the Dominican Republic starting in 1492 when Columbus landed on the island to the present election of President Leonel Fernandez.
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AllRefer

All Refer Reference: Dominican Republic: Introduction & Country Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
Inviting reference source for material about the country of Dominican Republic. Significant facts are included about geography, economy, history, government, and the people. Take a look at the map and the flag.
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Geographic

Geographic: Dominican Republic People

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides facts on the people of Dominican Republic.
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Curated OER

University of Texas: Dominican Republic: Economic Activity

For Students 9th - 10th
This map from 1971 shows the economic activity in Dominican Republic at that time. You can find the crops that were grown and the manufacturing activity. From the Perry-Castaneda collection.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Dominican Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Dominican Republic, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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Climate Zone

Climate of Dominican Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents climate information for the Central American country of the Dominican Republic including facts about average monthly temperature, rainfall, and snowfall.
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PBS

Pbs in the Mix: Teen Immigrants Five American Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
A companion site to the PBS show, In the Mix. Gives an overview and transcripts from an episode featuring five teens from Russia, the Dominican Republic, Guinea, and Tanzania. Also features a timeline of immigration history and an...
Unit Plan
National Endowment for the Arts

National Endowment for the Arts: The Big Read: Alvarez: Time of the Butterflies

For Students 9th - 10th
Guide to Julia Alvarez's In the Time of the Butterflies provides historical context, author biography, questions, and a collection of resources for teachers, including a ten-day lesson schedule, project ideas, and essay topics. A radio...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Dominican Republic

For Students 1st - 9th
Investigate the Dominican Republic's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population on this site.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Country Study: Dominican Republic and Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the Dominican Republic. Read about its history, culture, geography, economy, and politics.
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Other

El Castellano: Las Radios en Espanol, Pais Por Pais

For Students 9th - 10th
More than 100 Spanish-speaking radio stations, listed country by country, that can be accessed on the internet. A great way to develop skills in listening comprehension! Some sites may be inactive, but the majority are up and running....
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Other

La Republica Dominicana: Todo Un Pais De Sensaciones

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a site for exploring many aspects of life in the Dominican Republic. Available in French, Italian, Spanish, or English. Links lead to information on the country and its regions, its cultural roots, ecological resources, news and...
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Other

U.s. Dept. Of Commerce: Central American Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website of the Department of Commerce on the CAFTA-DR agreement. It describes what the agreement will do for trade and the economy.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Behind Closed Doors: "Colorism" in the Caribbean by Michel Martin

For Students 7th - 8th
In this interview, Michel Martin discusses Frances Robles's report on colorism in the Dominican Republic. Colorism is a form of prejudice based on the darkness of a person's skin color. Discrimination based on colorism often occurs...
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Map of the Dominican Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
A political map of the Dominican Republic.
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Map of the Dominican Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
A map featuring the Dominican Republic and its neighboring countries.
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Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy: Nature Lab

For Students 1st - 3rd
These wonderful virtual field trips allow students to explore a coastal rain forest or the coral reefs in the Dominican Republic, and so much more.
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Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Biblioteca Miguel De Cervantes: Republica Dominicana

For Students 9th - 10th
This Bibliotica Virtual Miguel de Cervantes site in Spanish for the Dominican Republic provides a wealth of information, including the national flag, a map, holidays, and statistical data on land size, climate, population, life...