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Interactive
Curated OER

Breaking News English: South Ossetia

For Students 5th - 10th
In this South Ossetia instructional activity, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion...
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Georgia: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough discussion of the state of the government and politics in Georgia today. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes and a link is provided for more information on the South Ossetia question.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: Q&a: Russian Georgian Ties

For Students 9th - 10th
A question and answer format from October of 2006 that explores the history and background of tension between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Georgia. Provides links to related stories.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Georgia

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a travel guide and country profile of Georgia in Southwest Asia including background facts and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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PPT
The Guardian

Guardian: Russia Invades Georgia

For Students 9th - 10th
This photo report shows images from Russia's invasion of Georgia and reflects on how this invasion will affect Russia's relationship with the US. Related links are provided. (August 8, 2008)
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Graphic
Curated OER

Map of South Ossetia

For Students 9th - 10th
A November 2006 report on the South Ossetia's vote for independence from Georgia and the potential consequences of the vote. Also provides links to related topics.