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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Grenada

For Students 1st - 9th
Explore Grenada on this website. Find out all about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Grenada.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Guadeloupe

For Students 1st - 9th
On this site, students can find a lot of information about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Guadeloupe.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Haiti

For Students 1st - 9th
The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Haiti is found on the website.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Jamaica

For Students 1st - 9th
Explore the history and geography of Jamaica on this website.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Martinique

For Students 1st - 9th
On this website, you will find the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Martinique.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Montserrat

For Students 1st - 9th
The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Montserrat are discussed on this website.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Trinidad and Tobago

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the geography of Trinidad and Tobago. The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population is also discussed on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Turks and Caicos Islands

For Students 1st - 9th
Explore the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Turks and Caicos on this site.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Derek Walcott

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical sketch of Derek Walcott, a West Indian poet and playwright noted for works that explore the Caribbean cultural experience. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1992.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Mabel Keaton Staupers

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Mabel Keaton Staupers, a Caribbean-American nurse and organization executive, most noted for her role in eliminating segregation in the Armed Forces Nurse Corps during World War II.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Power Figure (Kongo Peoples)

For Students 9th - 10th
Nkisi nkondi figures are highly recognizable through an accumulation of pegs, blades, nails, or other sharp objects inserted into its surface. This Kongo tradition has survived over the centuries and migrated to the Americas and the...
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Brown University

Brown University Library: Voyage of the Slave Ship Sally: 1764 65

For Students 9th - 10th
Providence, Rhode Island's Nicholas Brown and Company owned a slave ship, Sally. Sally is documented for many trips to Africa to pick up slaves. The slaves would be delivered to Caribbean Islands in exchange for sugar and molasses to...
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Black Past

Black Past: New York Slave Conspiracy (1741)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief encyclopedia entry about the possible slave conspiracy to burn New York City.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian: Creativity and Resistance: Maroon Cultures in Americas

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An education resource guide based on an exhibit on the role of "Maroons," who were escaped slaves in Latin America who established communities with extensive cultural contacts. The guide includes activities which can be used in middle...
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Dominican Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
Much historical information and current facts about the Dominican Republic are given in this well organized and detailed site. Quick facts are displayed in easy to read charts.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
After reading a brief introduction on Haiti, you can learn many enlightening facts about the country through "Facts at a Glance." For more detailed information, take a look at the notes and commentary.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive site on Cuba that gives you "Facts at a Glance" or more in-depth information about such topics as geography, people, economy, climate, or foreign relations.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Haitian Creole

For Students 9th - 10th
A Wikipedia encyclopedia entry on the Haitian Creole language. Includes information about the African and European origins of the language and sample words and phrases. Additional links to a passable online dictionary, Radio France...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Aruba

For Students 9th - 10th
A great destination guide that takes you on a virtual trip to Aruba. Find general information on its culture, people, environment, geography, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that will provide you with more...
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Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides background and general country facts and statistics about Cuba in a well organized chart form. This site is enriched by links to maps, space images, and a picture of its flag.
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Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Dominica

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents background and general country facts and figures about Dominica in a well organized chart form. This site is enriched by links to maps and an image of its flag.
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Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Dominican Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers background as well as many general country facts and statistics about the Dominican Republic in a well organized chart form. This site is enriched by links to maps and an image of its flag.
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Handout
Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers background and many general country facts and statistics about Haiti in a well organized chart form. This site is enriched by links to maps and an image of its flag.
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Other

Windows on Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource includes a range of materials from news and commentary to samples of Haitian music and art and an extensive collection of photographs of Haiti and Haitians.

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