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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Suzani From Bukhara

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students are introduced to the technique of suzani. Using a map, they locate Uzbekistan and trace some people's heritage back to Genghis Khan. Individually, they decorate their own replica suzani on recycled paper and present them to the...
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eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Uzbekistan

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Uzbekistan 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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Interactive
BBC

Bbc: News: Collapse of the Ussr 10 Years On

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information about the collapse of the USSR. Includes an interactive timeline from 1985 through 1991, an interactive map of the countries of the USSR with country profiles and timelines, eyewitness accounts of the collapse of...
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Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Uzbekistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Uzbekistan, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile. Includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Handout
Other

Geographic.org: Uzbekistan Government 2002

For Students 9th - 10th
Geographic.org's guide to Uzbekistan. This particular page provides background info about the country's government including political parties, nt'l holidays, capitol and more. Easily links to Uzbekistan geography, economy, history,...
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Website
Other

Asia Society: Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive storehouse of all types of information on Asia, both current and past: maps and statistics, Asian food, travel guides, photographs, articles, timelines, and more. Asia Source is the work of the Asia Society, a national...
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Website
Peace Corps

Peace Corps: Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource shares many stories of volunteers and their experiences helping people in different lands.
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Handout
World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Uzbekistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about core health indicators in Uzbekistan in this World Health Organization country profile which includes demographic and current health information.
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Handout
US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Uzbekistan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has information on the people, economy, government, and history of Uzbekistan. Information current to January 2012.
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Article
US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Uzbekistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the relationship between the United States and the Republic of Uzbekistan. (July 2018)
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of Texas: Maps: Major Ethnic Groups in Central Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's a great map that shows all the different ethic groups in Central Asia with pie graphs for each country showing the percentage of the groups.
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of Texas: Maps: Central Asia: Fuel and Energy Centers

For Students 9th - 10th
Looking for coal reserves in Central Asia? This map from the University of Texas shows the fuel reserves and energy sources in the Central Asia region.
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of Texas: Uzbekistan

For Students 9th - 10th
A political map of Uzbekistan from the Perry-Castaneda collection showing the cities, province boundaries, major highways and railroads.
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of Texas: Uzbekistan: Relief Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A relief map of Uzbekistan clearly showing the mountainous eastern region and relatively flat west. Bodies of water are also marked on the map.
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Primary
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: A Face of Islam [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion and analysis of Muhammad-Sodiq Muhammad-Yusef, the most important and unofficial spiritual leader of Uzbekistan. The author argues that Muhammda-Sodiq's goal is to create an Islamist state. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Uzbekistan

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Uzbekistan, 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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Website
Other

The Roberts Report on Central Asia and Kazakhstan

For Students 9th - 10th
A blog site published by Dr. Sean P. Roberts the Central Asian Affairs Fellow at Georgetown University in Washington D.C. Looks at political events across Central Asia. Provides numerous links to related subjects.
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Website
Other

Usaid: Uzbekistan

For Students 9th - 10th
This country profile by USAID concentrates on political and economic conditions in Uzbekistan.
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Website
Other

Usaid: Uzbekistan

For Students 9th - 10th
This country profile by USAID concentrates on political and economic conditions in Uzbekistan.
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Activity
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Who Will Succeed Central Asia's Dominate Leaders?

For Students 9th - 10th
A March 2007 summary examination of the political leadership in Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Uzbekistan

For Students 9th - 10th
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to Uzbekistan in Central Asia. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Uzbeks

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Uzbeks in Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and China. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Karakalpaks

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Karakalpaks in Uzbekistan and neighboring countries. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion,...
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Website
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Uzbekistan

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