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World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Northern Marianas

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resource that is full of useful information about the Northern Mariana Islands in Oceania. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the fact...
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Other

The Four Bank System

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative site explaining the Four Bank System in the United States. This vital part of our economy is important for students to understand, and the site provides basic explanations with links to more in depth articles.
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: American Samoa

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a country profile and travel guide to American Samoa, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, tourism, population, news, government,...
Website
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Thailand

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News offers us a general overview of the south-east Asian country of Thailand. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
Website
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Cambodia

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News offers us a general overview of the south-east Asian country of Cambodia. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: The California Gold Rush

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the events that led to the California Gold Rush, the lives of the miners, the discrimination faced by Chinese immigrant miners and African Americans, the women who mostly stayed behind when their husbands went west as well as...
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Winning the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the resources available to the Union and Confederate military forces, the Anaconda Plan undertaken by the North to squeeze the economy of the South, and the delaying tactics of General George McClellan who hesitated to attack...
Lesson Plan
University of Nebraska Omaha

Ec Ed Web: How Has the Constitution Shaped the Economic System in the Us?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan deals with how the U.S. Constitution has shaped our economic system. Provides standards, objectives, and materials.
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Other

South Western Learning: Real Gross Domestic Product (Gdp)

For Students 9th - 10th
"Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP)," provides information about GDP in Definition, Updates, Diagrams/Data, Exercises, Connections and Econlinks sections from South-Western College Publishing, 2000.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: How the United States and Other Countries Experience Inflation

For Students 9th - 10th
How does inflation affect a country's well-being? What are some examples of high and low inflation?.
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CNN

Cnn Money: Yardeni: Slump to Spread

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1998, economist Edward Yardeni of Deutsche Bank Securities predicted that the economic difficulties affecting Russia and Asia would soon spread to the US and Europe. In this interview from "Moneyline News Hour with Lou Dobbs," compare...
Article
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour Extra: Plans Change Dramatically for u.s. Financial Bailout

For Students 9th - 10th
Students and educators can deepen their knowledge of the bank bailout in the US and how it should be used to stimulate the economy and get businesses back up and running through these activities and lesson plan. November 14, 2008
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Indonesia

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent source of information on Indonesia from The Library of Congress. Includes information on geography, society, economy, transportation, government and politics, and national security.
eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent source of information on Japan from The Library of Congress. Includes information on geography, society, economy, transportation, government and politics, and national security.
eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Albania

For Students 9th - 10th
This look at Albania from the Library of Congress covers its history through the 1990's, its geography, government, social structure, economy, and national security.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Angola

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the history of Angola up to the mid- 1990's from this Library of Congress site. You can also read about the geography, economy, and Angolan society on this worthwhile site.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Antigua and Barbuda

For Students 9th - 10th
This section from the Library of Congress' study of the Caribbean Islands tells about Antigua and Barbuda's geography, economy, government, and people.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Austria

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Austria 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: Azerbaijan

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Azerbaijan 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: Bahamas

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at the Bahamas 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: Bangladesh

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

Country Studies: Barbados

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Barbados 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: Belarus

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Belarus 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: Belize

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Belize 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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