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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Hungary

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a country profile and travel guide to the European nation of Hungary, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, tourism, population,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Slovakia

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile and destination guide to the East European nation of Slovakia, background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Wales

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile of the European nation of Wales, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government, and...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Turkey

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a travel guide and country profile of the European nation of Turkey including a background overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: France

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a broad country profile of the European nation of France, background overview, and numerous links to in-depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government,...
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eBook
Other

Modern World History: Pre Industrial Society

For Students 9th - 10th
In this textbook unit, students learn about what society and the standard of living were like prior to the Industrial Revolution. The average peasant grew their food and kept farm animals. Change took place much more slowly, but the rate...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Zagat's Guide to the Columbian Exchange

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a unit plan designed for a class that meets for approximately 60-96 minutes. It is also recommended that this project be used to conclude a unit that covers European exploration and the Columbian Exchange. Students will work...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Netherlands

For Students 9th - 10th
Great destination guide and country profile of the Netherlands featuring a background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Digital History

Digital History: How Were the Colonies Able to Win Independence?

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the several reasons the American colonies were able to defeat the head of the British Empire and become an independent country. See also a very brief description of how the Continental Congress paid for the war.
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Other

Sos Children's Villages: Our Africa History

For Students 6th - 8th
Our Africa is a project that allows the children of Africa to film their lives and their country the way they see them. This section explains the painful past of Africa and what is needed for a stable future. Included are videos about...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Bosnia and Herzegovina

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a country profile and destination guide to Bosnia and Herzegovina , background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers an excellent online resource and country profile of the Republic of Ireland, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the island's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Other

Usc Center for Global Education: World Wide Colleges

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive site provides links to universities around the world and explanation of the educational systems and standards of some of the countries. Links to many of the web sites are in the native language.
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Other

Weather Online: Climates of the World: Austria

For Students 9th - 10th
A short, comprehensive site providing information about Austria's climate and weather. It also contains links to other countries' climate websites.
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Other

Weather Online: Climate of the World: Luxemburg

For Students 9th - 10th
A short, comprehensive site providing information about Luxemburg's climate and weather. It also contains links to other countries' climate websites.
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Other

Weather Online: Climates of the World: Switzerland

For Students 9th - 10th
A short, comprehensive site providing information about Switzerland's climate and weather. It also contains links to other countries' climate websites.
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Other

Climates of the World Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
A short, comprehensive site providing information about Germany's climate and weather. It also contains links to other countries' climate websites.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a country summary and destination guide to Germany, background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government, maps, and more.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Arrival of a Portuguese Ship

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1543, three Portuguese travelers aboard a Chinese ship drifted ashore on Tanegashima, a small island near Kyushu. They were the first Europeans to visit Japan. In 1548, Francis Xavier, a Jesuit, arrived from Goa to introduce...
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Other

Ordnance Survey: Map Zone

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
All kinds of fun and interesting ways to learn about maps and acquire mapping skills.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Difference Between the United Kingdom, Great Britain & England

For Students 9th - 10th
Though the names United Kingdom, Great Britain and England are often used interchangeably, they all have different meanings. To clear up the confusion, CGP Grey explains the differences between the three.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Canada History and Timeline Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
A website dedicated to the history and timeline of the country of Canada including early settlers, European discovery, Samuel de Champlain, War of 1812, British Rule, and independence.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Argentina History and Timeline Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the history and timeline of the country of Argentina including early civilizations, European discovery, kings and rulers, May Revolution, Juan Peron, and the Falkland War on this webpage.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Brazil History and Timeline Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Study the history and timeline of the country of Brazil including early settlers, European discovery, rule of Portugal, kings, and leaders, and current events on this webpage.

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