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Curated OER

Guess Which Dog I'm Describing-Trivia Quiz

For Students 4th - 7th
In this online quiz worksheet, students answer a set of questions about breeds of dogs. Answers may be submitted for review by clicking a link at the bottom of the page.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Cuba and the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Site is an Online NewsHour report on the relations between Cuba and the U.S. Trade, trade embargo, life in Cuba, Cuban Missile Crisis, and many more topics are discussed.
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PBS

Pbs: Nature: Cuba: The Accidental Eden

For Students 9th - 10th
You can watch this fascinating video about Cuba, a country that was restricted politically and economically for the past 50 years. Due to the restriction of tourists, Cuba has remained open to wildlife, and a wonderful and beautiful...
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Unit Plan
Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With the News: Cuba and the United States: A New Chapter

For Students 9th - 10th
Current and relevant learning resource from Brown University in which students explore the changing relationship between the U.S. and Cuba, interpret political cartoons and monitor news media coverage of U.S.-Cuba relations over time....
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ProCon.org

Pro Con: Should the United States Maintain Its Embargo Against Cuba?

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprhensive material presents the pros and cons of U.S. maintaining an embargo against Cuba. Includes background information, comments and video gallery.
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Article
The Guardian

Guardian: Hurricane Ike Forces Mass Evacuation in Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
Guardian correspondent Matthew Weaver discusses the mass evacuations that took place in Cuba following Hurricane Gustave and that continued during Hurricane Ike. (September 9, 2008)
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Other

Amnesty International: Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to articles and reports concerning human rights issues in Cuba.
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New York Times

New York Times: Cuba News

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides a concise overview of Cuba's history as well as links to articles about the country that date back to 1980.
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US Department of State

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

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Cuba. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
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Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Cuba

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

Wikipedia: Cabinet of Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
This article contains information on the cabinet and assembly of Cuba.
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Handout
World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about health in Cuba 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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BBC

Bbc: Dissidents' Release Draws Line Under Cuba's Crackdown

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC correspondent Michael Voss discusses the implications of the release of dissidents arrested during Cuba's Black Spring in 2003 on the future of Cuba. Links to related articles are provided. (March 23, 2011)
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BBC

Bbc: Cuba Releases Dissidents Felix Navarro and Jose Ferrer

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the release of Cuban dissidents Felix Navarro and Jose Ferrer who were imprisoned during Cuba's Black Spring in 2003. Links to related articles are featured. (March 23, 2011)
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Handout
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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Other

Committee to Protect Journalists: Cuba's Long Black Spring

For Students 9th - 10th
This report by Carlos Lauria, Monica Campbell, and Maria Salazar discusses the imprisonment of journalists during Cuba's Black Spring in 2003 and reflects on the changes that have occurred in Cuba five years later. Links to related...
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Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch: Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to articles, news releases, and reports concerning human rights issues in Cuba.
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Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Cuba

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

World Info Zone: Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resource that is full of useful information about Cuba which is the largest Caribbean Island. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the...
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Latimer Clarke Corporation

Atlapedia Online: Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete profile of the Republic of Cuba including highlights on its geography, climate, people, modern history, economy, communications, and military. Click on the maps to enlarge them.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile of Cuba, 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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The Guardian

Guardian: Cuba Rejects Relief Aid From Us

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines the relationship between Cuba and the United States as Cuba refuses aid. Links to related articles are featured. (September 16, 2008)
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A&E Television

History.com: A Timeline of Us Cuba Relations

For Students 9th - 10th
The United States and Cuba share a long, complex history -- first as allies and trade partners, and later as bitter ideological enemies. This timeline shows how closely entwined America and Cuba have been over the last two centuries.
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The Guardian

Guardian: Cuba Faces Food Shortage After Hurricanes

For Students 9th - 10th
Guardian correspondent Rachel Stevenson discusses the food shortages in Cuba following Hurricanes Ike and Gustav. (September 19, 2008)

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