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Curated OER

National Park Service: Golden Gate National Recreational Area

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Golden Gate National Recreational Area is rich in California historical landmarks, historical buildings, military defenses, wildlife, famous people, and so much more as offered by National Park Services.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: American Indian Culture of the West

For Students 6th - 8th
The Western Indian tribes hit the lottery with the abundant natural resources in their area. The tribes that called this area home had diverse cultures depending on the geography of their specific location. Delve into these cultures and...
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Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: This Land Is Your Land

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore the geography of the United States as well as its territories, including Puerto Rico and Guam. Students learn a brief history of the U.S. territories as well as some of the major American landmarks.
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Handout
World InfoZone

World Info Zone: American Samoa

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resource that is full of useful information about the Territory of American Samoa. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the fact sheet...
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PBS

Pbs: Foreign Perceptions of Bhutan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
PBS site that traces the history and nature of foreign perceptions of Bhutan, a country which was closed to tourists until 1974.
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Website
Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: Portugal

For Students 9th - 10th
Travel site webpage with beautiful photographs and information on the history of Portugal. Also includes information on the country's demographics, culture, and geography.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Alcatraz Island

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Part of the Golden Gate National Recreational Area, Alcatraz Island is located in the San Francisco Bay. Originally a lighthouse and military fort, the island is best known for being a federal prison. The island is packed full of...
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Handout
World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Guam

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resource that has background and current information about the Territory of Guam in Oceania. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the...
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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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Curated OER

National Park Service: Mississippi River

For Students 9th - 10th
Great way to explore the River, unless you're on a boat, of course! Click on sections of the site to discover the culture and history of the River. You can even become a Junior Ranger of the Mississippi.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Uncover the brief history and geology of the Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River. For further information, this resource will lead to Big Bend's National Park.
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Professional Doc
Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Grades 9 12 Social Studies Teacher Library

For Teachers 9th - 10th
As part of Louisiana Department of Education's teacher support toolbox library, this page contains the 9-12 Social Studies resources.
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Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Poland

For Students 9th - 10th
A report from the Library of Congress on Poland that covers all aspects including geography, society, economy, transportation, government, and history. Please note that data is as of 1992.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Lassen Volcanic National Park

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Northern California hot spot Lassen Volcanic National Park consists of thirty volcanic peaks. The park boasts of its hydrothermal features and offers historical, cultural, and scientific information.
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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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eBook
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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eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress offers a complete country study of Haiti. Content includes a look at this country's geography, history, government, and society. Information current to 1989.
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eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Guyana

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent comprehensive guide to everything you want to know about the South American country of Guyana developed by the Library of Congress. Information includes: history, economy, geography, climate, religion, politics, and much more.
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eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Caribbean Islands

For Students 9th - 10th
Read an overview of the Caribbean Islands as a whole. Find out their histories, culture, politics, and geography.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Reading Really Is Fundamental!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Knowing how to read the language is just as important as knowing how to speak it. This activity is geared towards reading comprehension, correct pronunciation of words, and translation of the words that are read. This activity will also...
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Handout
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.)