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History & Culture

Central Intelligence Agency, The World Factbook

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has provided an online resource of printable world maps, including maps of continents and other world regions.

Library of Congress for Teachers

With more than 10 million primary sources online, the Library of Congress resource for teachers provides resources in teaching history and culture.

National Archives, Teaching with Documents

Explore American History and Civics through the historical documents provided by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

Peace Corps, World Wise Schools Educator's Page

Bring cross-cultural understanding into your classroom with the Peace Corps guides and lesson plans. You can find out how to connect with a volunteer, learn about countries and cultures, and read first hand stories and letters.

Smithsonian Institute EducationThis is a link to a non-governmental website. Afterschool.gov is not responsible for its content.

The Smithsonian Institute provides lesson plans, publications, and other instructional resources in the subject areas of Art, Science, History, and Language Arts.

The Learning Page for Teachers

The Learning Page, sponsored by the Library of Congress, provides lesson plans, activities, and professional development opportunities to educators.

The National Atlas, Printable Maps

The National Atlas has provided an online resource of various maps, which can be printed off and used in a history or geography lesson.

U.S. Mint, H.I.P. Pocket Change Teacher's Site

The United States Mint H.I.P. Pocket Change website is filled with educational resources for educators wanting a creative way to teach social studies through coins!

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