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The Last Days of the War

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the account of Nikolai G. Kuznetsov on the end of the war. He was the Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union, and a participant in the Yalta Conference.
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Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch: Macedonia

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the six-month struggle in 2001 between the Macedonian government and Albanian insurgents, the National Liberation Army. What caused this to happen? What crimes against humanity did each side impose on innocent civilians?...
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Article
Other

Groups Urge Bush to Keep Steel Tariffs

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an article by the Pittsburgh Times about groups that are trying to persuade the Bush Administration from revoking the controversial steel tariffs. A great article that describes how the tariffs are a way to help the ailing...
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Making Sense of the Worst Refugee Crisis Since Wwii

For Students 5th - 8th
Article explains the current Syrian refugee crisis in Europe. Includes video.
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BBC

Bbc Newsround: Some Help for Refugees and Migrants Agreed

For Students 2nd - 4th
Article reports on agreements made within Europe regarding how to help the many refugees and migrants that are arriving from the Middle East.
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BBC

Bbc: Eu Concern Over Ethiopia Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussed is the European Union's concern over the 2005 Ethiopia election.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Marketplace: Let's Go Euro!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
With the start of the new year in 2002, the 12 members of the European Union launched a single currency across their borders, replacing individual country currencies and singling out the Euro as their one shared monetary denomination....
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Belarus

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent online resource that provides a country profile of the Eastern European nation of Belarus, background details, and numerous links to in- depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Totalitarianism

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed treatment on the practice of totalitarianism. The article provides a historical background and how it was a major force in 20th century European history (in Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union).
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Text Sets: The American Colonies

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of 14 Grade-Leveled texts (4-11) on the topic "The American Colonies." What was life like for European settlers in the New World? How did American colonies function before the Revolutionary War? Explore life in the...
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Sweden: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read an overview of Swedish history from the time of the Vikings until now. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Netherlands

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News features a general summary of the Netherlands, a constitutional monarchy. Includes a brief history, current information, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Links to related websites and...
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Serbia and Montenegro

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief profile of Serbia and Montenegro by the BBC and explanation of the split of these two nation in June 2006.
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European Union

Eu: Assessing Environmentall Impacts of Research/innovation Policy [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A short guide to assessing the environmental impacts of scientific research and innovation policy.
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Other

International Vegetarian Union: 5 German Seitan Recipes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains 5 German vegan Seitan recipes that replace bacon with tofu such as Speckknoedel, Sauerbraten, goulash, Seitan pieces in creme sauce and pizza pancakes with Seitan pieces.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Bulgaria: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the economy of Bulgaria and the attempts to improve it with growth and stability. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Malta

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC features an overview on the island of Malta including key facts, historical background, information on political leaders and the news media, audio of the national anthem, and a timeline of key events. Also provides links to...
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BBC

Bbc: Why Greece's Problems Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC correspondent Jorn Madslien summarizes the economic problems plaguing Greece and discusses why these problems are significant to the global community. (February 11, 2010)
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BBC

Bbc Newsround: Cheese Made in Stilton Can't Be Call Stilton

For Students 3rd - 8th
Article reports on why cheese made in the village of Stilton cannot be called Stilton cheese.
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European Union

Europa: A Brief History of the Emu

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever wondered why Europe moved to the single-currency euro? Its roots have been in the formation of the League of Nations. Read here about its inception and the benefits it has provided such as lowering the cost of financial...
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abcteach

Abcteach: Social Studies: History

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] A directory of history resources (games, activities, puzzles, graphics) to be used as part of elementary study of Ancient Egypt and Greece, the Middle Ages, the Revolutionary War, and other topics....
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Tom Richey

Tom Richey: The Civil War and Reconstruction (1861 1877)

For Students 9th - 10th
The election of 1860 sparked the secession of the southern states. This group of states formed the Confederacy while the northern states to be named the Union. This unit will examine in detail the events which then led to the Civil War...
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Ohio State University

Osu History Teaching Institute: The Industrial Revolution

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explores the development of the textile industry in Great Britain, focusing on the invention of various machines. Also,discusses the social effects of the Industrial Revolution and the connections between the Industrial Revolution and...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The End of the American Century

For Students 5th - 8th
A quick look at America in the 20th century and a peek at the challenges of the 21st century.

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