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Institute for Geophysics

Understanding Maps of Earth

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Here is your go-to student resource on primary geography concepts, including facts about the surface of the earth and its hemispheres, latitude and longitude, globes, types of maps, and identifying continents and oceans.
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Middle Tennessee State University

Fights, Freedom, and Fraud: Voting Rights in the Reconstruction Era

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
As part of a study of post Civil War era, young historians investigate the changes in voting rights during the Reconstruction Era (1863-1876), the fraud involved in the Hayes-Tilden presidential election of 1876, and efforts by Pap...
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pps.k12.or.us

50 States

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
An absolute must-have for your unit on the 50 states, this resource contains reading handouts, activity-based worksheets, and comprehension questions for each and every one of the United States of America.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: The Bahamas

For Students 9th - 10th
All you ever wanted to know about the Bahamas can be found here. Organized by quick fact charts or more detailed commentary, information includes geography, government, economy, climate, and more.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: South Dakota

For Students 3rd - 8th
Great site describing the Black Hills of South Dakota. Learn more about hills through this excellent example. Discover the geography of a hill and the wildlife that exists there.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: South America

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers an overview of the continent of South America, featuring information about politics, geography, and population statistics. Click on the name of a country to discover more details.
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World Facts US

World Facts: Geography of Venezuela

For Students 9th - 10th
Features detailed information about the topography, climate, and hydrography of Venezuela. Click on the link to take a look at the map.
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Other

Museum of Unnatural History: Virtual Exploration Society: Colonel Percy Fawcett

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the exciting adventures of Col. Percy Fawcett as he mapped the jungles of South America in the early 20th century.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on Latin America that provides a great overview of the region. Discussions include history, religion, culture, links to information about each of the countries, and more.
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Other

Embassy of Ecuador in Washington, Dc: Country Information

For Students 9th - 10th
Good resource for country specific information on the geography of Ecuador from the Embassy of Ecuador. Covers the Coast, the Highlands, the Amazon, and the Galapagos Islands.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Venezuela

For Students 9th - 10th
It's easy to explore the South American country of Venezuela through "Facts at a Glance". Discover information about geography, culture, economy, government, climate, and more. If you want more, take a look at the notes and commentary.
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Peru

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Peru. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: United States of America

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of the United States. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion,...
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University of Washington

University of Washington: Socialist Party of America History and Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Two dozen interactive maps and charts reveal the changing strength and geography of the Socialist movement.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Ecuadoran Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Ecuadoran Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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World Atlas

World Atlas: North America

For Students 9th - 10th
Features maps and a description of the geography and history of North America with links to information on its countries, famous people, flags, symbols, and much more.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

For Students 9th - 10th
After reading a brief introduction of the Falkland Islands, you can learn many enlightening facts about the country through "Facts at a Glance." Topics include geography, people, economy, and government.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Guatemala

For Students 9th - 10th
It's easy to explore the Central American country of Guatemala through "Facts at a Glance." Discover information about geography, culture, economy, government, climate, and more.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Costa Rica

For Students 9th - 10th
It's easy to explore the Central American country of Costa Rica through "Facts at a Glance." Discover details about geography, culture, economy, government, and climate. Expanded information can be found in the commentary section.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed and comprehensive resource for finding much information on the South American republic of Ecuador. Organized by quick facts in chart form or longer commentaries.
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Other

Organization of American States Children's Page: Belize

For Students 3rd - 8th
Full of useful information relating to the country of Belize. Topics covered include: population, language, geography, climate, government, history, economy, culture, agriculture, holydays, photos, national symbols, national anthem, and...
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Peru

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive site that gives you "Facts at a Glance" or more in-depth information about such topics as geography, people, economy, climate, or foreign relations. Have fun exploring the South American country of Peru.
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. State Department provides extensive information on Argentina at this site, including data on the population, geography, government and economy. (March 2012)
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Guyana

For Students 9th - 10th
After reading a brief overview on Guyana, you can learn many enlightening facts about the country through "Facts at a Glance" or more detailed information in the commentary section.