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Website
Other

Ministerio De Asuntos Del Canal

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is part of the Web site entitled "Presidencia de la Republica de Panama". On this page you can read about the "ministro" of the Ministry for Issues of the Canal. The page also contains his photo.
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Website
Other

The Panama Registry: The Panama Maritime Authority

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is part of the Web of the Panama Maritime Authority. The page explains the duties and responsibilities of this organization, gives the names of officials in this organization, and provides other facts about the Coast Guard.
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Website
Other

Sistema Nacional De Proteccion Civil Panama

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is part of the web of "Sistema Nacional de Proteccion Civil Panama," an organization that was created to protect the citizens of Panama from natural disasters and other dangers. The page offers information on the organization,...
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Article
CZBrats

Cz Brats: The Fall of Old Panama 1671

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is a lengthy article entitled "The Fall of Old Panama, 1671". The article gives a very detailed account of the fall of Old Panama.
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Article
CZBrats

The Americans in Panama: The Panama Railroad

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is a chapter from the book entitled "The Americans in Panama". This page provides an excellent narration of significant events which occurred during the "independence" period of Panamanian history.
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Article
CZBrats

The Americans in Panama: The Americans in Panama

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is a chapter from the book entitled "The Americans in Panama". It is an excellent narration of significant events which took place during the "independence" period of Panamanian history (1840s-1870s ).
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Unit Plan
CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Territorial Behaviors

For Students 11th
In this tutorial, students learn about the history of American acquisition of new territories including those that became states and those in other parts of the world. America's involvement with the Panama Canal is also covered. A PDF...
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Foreign Policy 1890 1914: Roosevelt's "Big Stick" Foreign Policy

For Students 11th - 12th
The 'Big Stick' foreign policy of Theodore Roosevelt is explained, and how it was used in the building of the Panama Canal and to maneuver an end to the Russo-Japanese War.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Rutherford Birchard Hayes: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Dealing with foreign affairs was relatively easy for Rutherford B. Hayes. Find out about the conception of the Panama Canal at this time.
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Article
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Panama: The 1964 Riots

For Students 9th - 10th
This article overviews problems, public demonstrations, and violent riots that resulted due to the "overwhelming presence of United States citizens and institutions" in Panama. Here, read how an American flag caused the outbreak of...
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Article
CZBrats

Panama Canal Zone: The Maroons

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is a reprint of an article by Sydney March entitled "Maroons: Dark Warriors of the Spanish Main" which first appeared in the journal "The New World."
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Graphic
Curated OER

Panama Canal

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a comprehensive and extensive collection of photos, documents, stories, books, and links related to the Panama Canal.
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Article
CZBrats

Huacas

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is an article entitled "PANAMA'S Golden Huacas," taken from the Panama Canal Review, Fall 1973. "A clue to the mysteries of a vanished people who inhabited Panama during pre-Colombian times is found in the "golden huacas," the...
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Article
CZBrats

Spooner Act

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is an article entitled "CANAL ENTERPRISE PASSES 50TH BIRTHDAY UNDER U.S. SINCE FIRST BASIC LAW PASSED", taken from The Panama Canal Review, July 4, 1952.
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Website
CZBrats

Cz Brats: Taboga

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is an article entitled "TABOGA", taken from the Panama Canal Review -- Spring 1972. It contains information about the Spanish Conquest and the effect it had on Taboga's inhabitants.
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Article
CZBrats

Goldrush Days

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is an article entitled "Gold Rush Days On The Isthmus", by Willie K. Friar, from "The Panama Canal Review" (Fall 1971). Read about this significant event in Panamanian history, which falls into the "Independence" years...
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Economy of Panama

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the economy of Panama along with accompanying statistics.
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Handout
Other

Republic of Panama

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts and statistics on the geography and people of Panama, along with some background history of the country.
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Article
CZBrats

Early Towns

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is an article entitled "Early Day Towns 'Along the Line'," described by Lloyd Gilkey. It's from "The Panama American" (1939) and is the narration of a significant event in Panamanian history.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Isthmus With Completed Panama Canal, 1914

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1914 of the completed canal across the Isthmus of Panama. The map shows the Caribbean Sea entrance at Colon, the route of the canal through Gutan Lake and lock system, the Pacific entrance at the city of Panama, the Canal Zone...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: United States Canal Zone Showing the Completed Panama Canal, 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1920 of the United States Canal Zone showing the completed Panama Canal. The map shows the entrance ports of Colon on the Caribbean Sea and the city of Panama on the Pacific, the Panama Railroad, the original portion of the...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Panama Canal, 1912

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1912 of the Panama Canal showing the line of the canal, areas of navigable water, and areas of shallow water that have less depth than the canal. This map also shows the location of cities, dams, the Panama Railroad, and the...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Panama Canal Zone, 1915

For Students 9th - 10th
The Panama Canal Zone and route of the Panama Canal. The Panama Railroad line between Colon and Panama City is shown, as well as he Gantun locks, Pedro Miguel locks, and the Miraflores locks. Natural features include Limon Bay, Gatun...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Panama Canal Zone, 1903

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1903 of the Panama Canal Zone showing the Canal Zone boundaries, the channel route from Colon to the city of Panama, railroad route, lakes, reservoirs, locks, and towns along the canal. Map notes indicate the minimum depth of...