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My Wonderful World

Supported by National Geographic, this site was created by a large number of corporate partners to “ expand geographic learning in school, at home, and in the community.” (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Geographic Society Education Foundation

NASA Global Change Master Directory

The data set resources on this site are very rich. There are multiple data sets for Earth and natural science categories listed. Subjects include: Agriculture, Oceans, and Climate Changes. Each topic is divided into sub-topics followed by links to data... (Learn more)

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Provided by: NASA

National Geographic Education Guide

This website provides teachers with an abundant of lesson plans for all grade levels covering the many aspects of geography including: human, culture, people and places, history, etc. The lesson plans are developed to promote and support education meets the... (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Geographic

National Geographic Xpeditions

A comprehensive site for the study of geography and its relation to history, archaeology, world cultures, and economics. Teachers can access lesson plans, activities, interactive museums and exhibitions, and maps. (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Geographic

National Geographic's Maps & Geography

This site is part of National Geographic's educational tools, and includes a variety of map types to help students visualize geographic locations, locations of geological formations, and connection among peoples of neighboring lands. (Learn more)

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The New Americans

This site provides information on five immigrant groups in the United States, including their histories, cultures, and current situations. Eleven lesson plans related to immigration can be accessed in the educator's section of the site. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Independent Television Service

Newseum: Interactive Museum of News

Read the headlines of more than 400 national and international newspapers, take a news trivia quiz, and explore incredible exhibits documenting the press and the Berlin Wall, the Holocaust, and more. A collection of lesson plans to teach students about their... (Learn more)

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Provided by: Newseum

One World Journeys: Where People and the Planet Connect

This unique website, sponsored by Fusionspark Media, enables visitors to experience exquisite photo-documentary expeditions around the world. Travel to the remote mountain forests of the former Soviet Georgia, track jaguars in Mexico, dive on pristine coral... (Learn more)

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Provided by: One World Journeys

Outreach World - A Resource for Teaching Kids About the World

A comprehensive one-stop resource for teaching international and area studies and foreign languages in the precollegiate classroom. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Outreach World

Peace Corps World Wise Schools

Visit the Global Cafe and learn what life is like for teens in other countries. Learn about the culture, geography, government, and economy of other countries and lots more. Also find out what life is like as a Peace Corps volunteer. Teachers, you will find... (Learn more)

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Provided by: Peace Corps

Population Education

This site contains teacher resources dedicated to teaching about overpopulation and sustainability issues. This site has workshops and courses for teacher development and opportunities for pre-service teachers and graduate students to participate in FREE hands-on... (Learn more)

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Provided by: Population Connection

Population Reference Bureau

This site is designed to inform, empower, and advance knowledge about world population, health, and the environment. (Learn more)

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The Silk Road Project Education Resources

This project seeks to “illuminate the heritages of the countries of the Silk Road and identify the voices that represent these traditions today.” (Learn more)

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Smithsonian Education: The gateway to Smithsonian educational resources

Students, teachers, and families will all enjoy this site with its interactive and informative features that highlight the collections of the Smithsonian Institution. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Smithsonian Institution

Southern Center for International Studies

The Southern Center is the Atlanta Chapter of the World Affairs Councils of America and our materials and workshops have become a flagship program for them. Professional development workshops are held on a requested basis if funding is available. This site... (Learn more)

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Provided by: Southern Center for International Studies

TeachGlobalEd.net

This resource provides an annotated list of links to websites related to teachings on other regions of the world and the topics relevant to them. For instance, resources can by found by region (East Asia) or by topic (Global Perspectives). The site is arranged... (Learn more)

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Provided by: The Ohio State University, College of Education

Teaching About Religion with a View to Diversity

Materials created to assist middle and high school teachers in teaching religion in history and social studies classes. (Learn more)

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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Provides primary sources and other resources for learning about the Holocaust, a tragic period in world history. This site provides a Holocaust encyclopedia, personal histories of survivors of the Holocaust, animated maps, special online exhibits, online teacher... (Learn more)

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Provided by: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Vietnamese Americans

An interdisciplinary curriculum and resource guide about the history and people of Vietnam, the Vietnamese diaspora, and the experience of Vietnamese people in the United States. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Southern Poverty Law Center

Youthink!

A rich website with a variety of materials and resources geared towards offering information and educational tools on global matters such as AIDS, Education, and Trade. (Learn more)

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Provided by: World Bank