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Government Sites
Asia and Pacific History and Culture -
(Smithsonian) - Learn about Asian art from neolithic times to the early 20th century.
Creating French Culture - This Library of Congress page gives an overview of
French history through the eyes of the art and culture of the times.
Egyptian Mummies - (Smithsonian) - Learn about how mummies were made
in Ancient Egypt.
Egyptian Pyramid - (Smithsonian) - The pyramids of Egypt fascinated
travellers and conquerors in ancient times and continue to inspire wonder in the tourists,
mathematicians, and archeologists who visit, explore, measure and describe them. Learn more about
them.
Flags of the World - The World
Factbook - (Central Intelligence Agency) - This page shows each countries flags; you can
also click on the country name for more facts.
History & Archaeology - Smithsonian Magazine
- (Smithsonian) - Read these interesting articles on science and technology topics.
History & Culture - Smithsonian
Education - (Smithsonian) - This site has resources for both American and World
History.
Kids
and Families Page - (Library of Congress) - This website shares its collections, stories,
online collections and more for students and teachers.
Language Lessons - Coverdell World Wise
Schools - (Peace Corps) - Listen to language lessons from around the world.
My Wonderful World - Explore the rich online resources created by Smithsonian
experts for learning more about our world!
People and Places - Smithsonian Magazine - Read these
interesting articles on people and culture.
Portals to the World - Portals to the World contains selective links providing
authoritative, in-depth information about the nations and other areas of the world.
Slide Shows - Coverdell World Wise
Schools - (Peace Corps) - Listen to Peace Corps Volunteers talk about their experience
and express their opinions through their own photographs and in their own voices.
Smithsonian Latino Center's Kids Corner - This site highlights Latino
exhibitions and collections from across the Smithsonian; there are three major galleries: 1) a Kids
Gallery with an activity that shows the importance of portraiture in cultural and artistic expression; 2)
the Son Clave Lounge featuring Latino music from the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural
Heritage video collection; 3) Meso Time, a unique space allowing the user to take a virtual visit
through Mexico’s pre-Columbian past.
Students
Abroad - (Department of State) - A one-stop reference for international travel. Students
can download flyers called go! Guides, as well as a Tips to Go Wallet Card. The website
also provides Country Specific Information, tips for safe travel, and other important information about
traveling and living overseas.
Videos - Coverdell World Wise Schools - (Peace Corps) -
Vivid videos of daily life in Peace Corps countries from Kyrgyzstan and Sri Lanka to the Dominican
Republic and Paraguay. Gender and Development videos are also available.
Volunteer Voices Podcasts - (Peace Corps) - Tune in
to stories from around the world, written and read by Peace Corps Volunteers.
World Fact Book - (Central Intelligence Agency) - Visitors can
select various countries of the world and learn some basic facts about each country's history, their
geography, their demographics, and their government. The site also contains a gallery of the flags of
the world's nations, a number of helpful reference maps, and a history of the World Factbook
itself.
Other Resources
African Art: Aesthetics and Meaning - Check
out the exhibit's amazing masks, headresses and wood carvings.
Civilisations - This interactive site examines key events in the
development of any given ideology or religion, including Communism and its diffusion across the
world.
Countries of the World - FactMonster - This site has all kinds of
information about countries in the world, including: geography, maps, flags, history, and rulers.
Country Facts - National Geographic Kids - Takes you on a virtual
field trip all over the world. Watch videos, see maps and photos, and get facts about people, places,
governments, and geography.
e.encyclopedia - e.encyclopedia combines the best of a
traditional encyclopedia with an extra digital dimension. It guides the reader to the most helpful,
appropriate and amazing sites the web has to offer.
Homework Help - National Geographic -
Check out this page for information, or search One-Stop Research for pictures, articles, maps, and
more on subjects like animals, history and science - perfect for reports, presentations, and more!
Kids
Post - Get the scoop on current events and entertainment, homework help, and have fun
with games, polls, and more from The Washington Post.
KidSpace - Internet Public Library - A place where you can find all sorts of
information on the history, government, presidents, people, and states of the United States.
Languages Around the World - Kids around the world speak thousands of
different languages! In this section you can learn some new words in a different language.
New York Times - Geography - Explores current
geography issues in depth or search by subject. Also view slideshows.
O
Ambassadors - An exciting new joint project of Oprah’s Angel Network and Free The
Children that will inspire young people to become active, compassionate and knowledgeable global
citizens. The program connects young people in North America with people around the world to
create lasting change. Participants address problems such as hunger, poverty and limited access to
education.
Religions Around the World - Learn about the many religions around the
world.
The Face
of Russia - Learn about Russian history and culture through an interactive timeline of
Russian art. Site from PBS Online includes paintings, photographs, and Real Audio clips.
United Nations Cyberschoolbus - This great site for students has access
to country profiles, a well-written introduction to the history and work of the United Nations, and some
fun quizzes (such as the one on national flags) and the Urban Fact Game, which is a creative on-line
quiz about cities and their populations.
World Flag
Database - This sites show flags from countries around the world. Also includes basic
facts on each country such as its population, capital city, languages, currency and religions.
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