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Curated OER

Refugees' Experiences in Countries of Asylum: "What's in a name"?

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the term stereotype.  In this Current Events lesson, 9th graders analyze posters on racism.  Students watch news reports on racism and stereotyping. 
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Living Edens: Bhutan: The Last Shangri La: People and Culture of Bhutan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Bhutan, a mysterious country, is made up of three distinct peoples and cultures. Read about them in this PBS article. Hyperlinks to other articles on this website.
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of Texas: Bhutan: Political Map

For Students 9th - 10th
This political map of Bhutan from the Perry-Castaneda Collection shows the major cities, rivers, rail lines, and major trails that traverse this tiny country.
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eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Bhutan

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Bhutan 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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Lesson Plan
PBS

Teaching Bhutan: The Water Cycle & Bhutan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Interactive science lesson plan that teaches students about the water cycle in relation to mountain ranges and monsoons common in Bhutan. Make a cloud in a bottle!
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Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Bhutan

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Bhutan, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile, which includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Handout
World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Bhutan

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about health in Bhutan via the World Health Organization's profile page on the country, which includes demographic information about core health indicators as well as general information. The 'News and features' tab includes articles.
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Website
Other

Kuensel: Bhutan's National Newspaper

For Students 9th - 10th
Kuensel is a daily national newspaper published in Trimphu, Bhutan. Content includes the day's headlines, weather, literature, and more.
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of Texas: Bhutan

For Students 3rd - 8th
See how Bhutan nestles between its much larger neighbors, India and China, on this map from the Perry-Castaneda Collection.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Bhutan

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Bhutan. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Bhutan

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile of the Kingdom of Bhutan, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more.
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Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Bhutan

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the World Factbook presents extensive information on Bhutan in South Asia. It includes geography, population statistics, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. This...
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Website
Other

One World Guide: Bhutan

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete background overview that helps you learn about the developing country of Bhutan. Read up on key issues such as poverty, human rights, politics, economy, environment, conflict, health, and development that are of concern....
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PBS

Bhutan, the Last Shangri La: Bhutan: A Rich History

For Teachers 9th - 10th
PBS page that traces the history of Bhutan from its earliest known origins to the present monarch, including the country's Buddhist heritage and historical foreign influences on the small country.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Teaching Bhutan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Thorough lesson plan focusing on Bhutan's perceived and actual environmental pressures. Incorporated into the larger PBS website devoted to Bhutan.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Living Eden: Bhutan, Is There an Eden?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Thorough lesson plan that focuses on Bhutan as a paradise/Eden/Shangri-La, prompting students to learn about Bhutan and decide whether it is an Eden. Part of the PBS website devoted to Bhutan.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Bhutan

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of Bhutan, 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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PBS

Wild Wildlife in Bhutan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A PBS website that gives information on over 20 species of wildlife that can be found in Bhutan. Includes photos.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Bhutan & the Himalayas: A Wealth of Life

For Teachers 9th - 10th
PBS provides a general overview of the geography of Bhutan and the Himalayas, highlighting Bhutan's natural regions as largely unexplored. Includes linked pages to the various climatic zones of the Himalayan region.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Living Eden: Bhutan: Buddhism & Ecology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson plan that combines the study of Buddhism in Bhutan with local ecology by focusing on cultural and religious attitudes toward the natural environment. Part of the PBS website devoted to Bhutan.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Lesson Plan: Organism Migration in Bhutan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Science lesson plan that teaches students about plant & animal migratory patterns in the various zones of Bhutan. Part of the PBS website devoted to Bhutan.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Bhutan: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the South Asian country of Bhutan.
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Lesson Plan
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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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Lesson Plan: Bhutan: The Last Shangri La: How the Himalayas Were Formed

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Science website from PBS that teaches the basics of mountain formations in relation to the Himalayas and Bhutan. Includes graphics & suggested use of a peanut butter & jelly sandwich!!!

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