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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: George Marshall

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief but informative piece on George C. Marshall - creator of the Marshall Plan. Includes pictures of most of the world players at the time. Describes his role in formulating the Marshall Plan.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Belgium

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile of the European nation of Belgium, background overview, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government, and...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Pitcairn Islands

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a virtual destination guide and country profile of the Pitcairn Islands in the Pacific Ocean, background details, and numerous links to key information on the islands' culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population,...
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Saint Pierre and Miguelon (France)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Miguelon (France), 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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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Jersey (United Kingdom)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Jersey (United Kingdom), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the...
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Difference Between the United Kingdom, Great Britain & England

For Students 9th - 10th
Though the names United Kingdom, Great Britain and England are often used interchangeably, they all have different meanings. To clear up the confusion, CGP Grey explains the differences between the three.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Afrikaners

For Students 9th - 10th
The Afrikaners are descendants, to a great extent, of Dutch, German, and French Huguenot settlers, and, to a lesser extent, of English, Scottish, Irish, and other settlers of South Africa. The Dutch language of the first White settlers...
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Belgium: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the Western European country of Belgium.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Germany: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Germany in Western Europe.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: France: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of France in Western Europe.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Italy: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Italy located in Southern Europe.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Ireland: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Ireland located in Western Europe.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Luxembourg: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Luxembourg in western Europe.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Netherlands: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of the Netherlands in Western Europe.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Liechtenstein: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the island nation of Liechtenstein in Central Europe.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Malta: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Malta in southern Europe.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: United Kingdom: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the island country of the United Kingdom in Western Europe.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Switzerland: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Switzerland in Central Europe.
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Website
Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Western and Central Europe Chronology: Burgundians

For Students 9th - 10th
Article details the history of the Burgundians around the 500s.
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Website
Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Western and Central Europe Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
A very quick look at the chronology of Western European civilization from the Ancient Period to the Global Period.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Austria

For Students 1st - 9th
On this site, learn about Austria's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: San Marino

For Students 1st - 9th
Learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of San Marino on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Switzerland

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Switzerland on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: France

For Students 1st - 9th
Visit this website to get some information about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of France.