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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Venezuela

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Venezuela. (April 2012)
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US Department of State

Us State Department: Archive: Paraguay

For Students 9th - 10th
Details about economy, people, government, politics, history, and foreign relations are provided for the South American country of the Republic of Paraguay by the U.S. Department of State. (March 2012)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Colombia

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down to read about the foreign and U.S. relations of Colombia. This site also has a huge amount of information on Colombia's government, economy, society, history, and more. (March 2012)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Uruguay

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Uruguay. (April 2012)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Norway

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Norway. (March 2012)
Article
US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Hungary

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on the Republic of Hungary's geography, people, government, economy, history, national security, foreign relations, and U.S.-Hungarian relations. (January 2012)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Iceland

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Iceland. (November 2011)
Article
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour Extra: u.s. Economy's Troubles Hurt Alternative Energy Plans

For Students 9th - 10th
Because of recession and the costs of gas on the decline, many worry that the search for new forms of energy will be put on hold. Read and discuss as a class these concerns. October 24, 2008
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World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Us Virgin Islands

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference tool that is full of useful information about the US Virgin Islands 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

Us Department of State: Archive: Nicaragua

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has information on Nicaragua's geography, people, government, economy, history, politics, foreign relations, and tourism. (February 2012)
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: World War Ii Impact on u.s. Economy and Society

For Students 9th - 10th
Given background information, students will identify the social and economic impact of World War II on the American home front, such as the Great Depression, rationing, and increased opportunity for women and minority employment.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Trade in Colonial America / Nafta

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Often teachers and students are able to internalize historical and economic concepts through a more recent event that has occurred within their time frame. This lesson is an extension for the lesson, "Understanding the Colonial Economy."...
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San Diego State University

World History for Us All: World Politics and Global Economy After Ww Ii [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
It is imperative that students understand what happened in Europe after WWII, so they may gain a deep knowledge of our contemporary world, including its key economic, social, and political developments. This in-depth unit covers topics...
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Ap Us History: Unit 8: An Age of Confidence and Anxiety

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive learning module examines the United States' response to the global uncertainty and instability that followed World War II and the ways that marginalized groups challenged discrimination, and the counter-responses to their...
Website
US Fish and Wildlife Service

Us Fish & Wildlife Service: Northeast Region

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent site that provides information on the ecology and environment of the Northeast Region. Specific topics include: Fisheries, Migratory Birds, Refuge Planning, Wetlands, and more.
Unit Plan
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Revolution Webisode 2

For Students 9th - 10th
Webisode 2 - Revolution. The history of the United States is presented in a series of webisodes, within each are a number of segments. Included are links to lesson plans, teacher guides, resources, activities, and tools.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: A Consumer Economy

For Students 5th - 8th
The booming economy of the 1920s introduced new products and ways of paying for those products. Read about the increase in the kinds of household appliances, places to buy the appliances, and the financing of all those new consumer goods.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Comparing Fuel Economy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this instructional activity students will explore rates. They will use the concept of rates to compute and compare fuel economy. This lesson plan was created as a result of the Girls Engaged in Math and Science, GEMS Project funded by...
Primary
Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: The Panic of 1837

For Students 9th - 10th
This set uses primary sources to explore the financial practices that contributed to the Panic of 1837 and the impact of the crisis on America's politics, economy, and people.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Libya

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

Country Studies: Saudi Arabia

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Saudi Arabia from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
Website
PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Schools Re Open to New Economic Reality

For Students 9th - 10th
Highlights, activities, and a video examining the struggle of education systems in the United States as a result of the poor economy. (August 30, 2011)
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Peru

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Peru 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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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
A 29-page pdf file containing an enormous amount of information about Russia. Includes major cities, holidays, history, geography, climate, natural resources, population, religion, education, economy, government, budget, industry and...

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