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10 Downing Street - Profile of Welcome to the 10 Downing Street web site. The site is here to let you know about the history of Number 10; the current Prime Minister Tony Blair; the latest news on what's happening in Government; background information on Government policies; and it also lets you find out more about the UK.
50 States of the United States - If you need information on any of the United States, this is a great place to start. Click on the name of any state, and you'll learn about its capital, largest city, state flag, and much more. Each state page has links to state resources including an official state Web page, government pages, and related resources. You can even learn the words to official state songs and find state nicknames.
An American's Guide to Canada - These pages, written by an American who has been living in Canada since 1992, are intended to give Americans a better idea just what goes on in the Great White North. Discover the facts about Canada, some roadside attractions, Canadian history, sports and more!
City of Sydney - Discover the history, art and culture of this fascinating city. The City of Sydney was established in 1842 and is a capital city council responsible for the Sydney CBD - the commercial, financial and cultural hub of the greater Sydney area. The City is pursuing the Living City vision by implementing a range of services, programs and initiatives to meet local needs as well as reflecting Sydney's position as Australia's premier city.
Discovering China - Discovering China - for first graders from Chicago's Stone Scholastic Academy. Includes info on Chinese food, numbers, zodiac, kites, silkworms, pandas, The Great Wall, and more.
Discovery School's State Assembly - Welcome to one of the best resources for facts on the 50 states. Click the map or links for articles on each state from A-to-Z Geography encyclopedia, powered by World Book Online.
GeoNet - Help save the Earth from aliens! They will destroy the planet unless you can prove to them that you know enough about the geography of the US to save it. Submit your answers to questions and receive immediate feedback. Gain points for correct answers -- gain enough points and you can become a GeoChampion!
Great Lakes - Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario—the five Great Lakes—are the world's largest group of freshwater lakes. They contain 18 percent of the world's fresh surface water. The Great Lakes also form the most important inland waterway in North America. Find out more about the Great Lakes here at Discovery School.
Kids Eyes On Asia-Vietnam - This website was designed and published by the Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 students from St Monica's Primary School, Footscray, Victoria, Australia in 1999 and 2000. The students researched the country, wrote the text and drew the pictures for the front pages. The photos were taken by staff on St Monica's Study Tour to Vietnam in 1999. You'll find some great information here regarding Vietnam, the people, environment, and it's history.
Living Edens: Costa Rica - PBS tours the "land of pure life." Meet Mount Arenal, fire-breather of the Cordillera and one of the world's most active volcanoes. Four of the world's seven species of marine turtles nest on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica and with more than 200 mammals, 860 bird species, and 10,000 kinds of insects, Costa Rica has no shortage of animal stars. More than 12% of Costa Rica has been designated as national park land. There may not be a more accessible Eden!
Meet Mexico - Meet Mexico and discover the country's history, land, people, and government. You can also learn about cool Mexican foods, festivals, and holidays!
Mexico for Kids - Explore this country's history, music, stories, government, and more. Play some games while you're at it! You can enjoy this site in English, French, Italian, and Spanish.
National Geographic - Come explore our world with National Geographic. You'll find travel and adventure, awesome photos and online exhibits, and maps-- from street level maps to the interactive map machine that lets you trek anywhere on the globe.
New York City Tourism - The official website for New York City tourism, this site has extensive information about the many attractions and landmarns of NY, NY-- including photo tours of the most popular areas like the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State building, and you can also see the World Trade Towers as they were before the tragic events of Sept 11. Whether you are planning a trip to NY, or just want to take a virtual trip, this is a great site.
On the Line - A Virtual Journey of Spain - This virtual journey through Spain will give you an inspiring glimpse into a fascinating land. Spain is a unique country boasting an exciting, turbulent past which has left a legacy of traditions and customs still practised today. The rich diversity of art and culture reflect the influence of past eras and the features which have become characteristic of each region.
Rainforest Alliance - The Rainforest Alliance has fun activities to help you learn about the Rainforest and the animals that live there, like the frog pond where you can find out about all the different types of frogs. Teachers will find fun activities to use in the classroom too.
Residences of The Queen - The Official Royal website for visitors to Buckingham Palace (with on-line ticket sales), Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Step inside and see Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of The Queen.
Sherwood Forest - Famous around the world as the legendary home of Robin Hood, Sherwood Forest, at the heart of Nottinghamshire, has fascinated visitors since Victorian times. Discover what Sherwood Forest must have been like in Robin Hood's day, and what it's like now.
The Falcons' Nest - Welcome to The FALCONS' NEST, a continuing World Wide Web project by the students at University Park Elementary in Fairbanks, Alaska. This school wants to share their stories with you--stories about life in Alaska and at University Park. They also want to share their microcopia. What is a microcopia? It's a large collection of information about a small topic, especially a topic that might be hard to find out about in much of the world. Don't miss the Virtual Tour of University Park!
The Living Africa - This is an excellent ThinkQuest site on the continent of Africa that teaches students about the people, the land, and the wildlife. There are too many topics to list, but not only can you go on a virtual safari, you can also send electronic post cards to friends, explore the Living Atlas, and take the Wildlife Conservation Challenge.
World Landmarks - Take 360-degree virtual tours of notable landmarks in different regions of the world. Visit museums, architectural landmarks, natural wonders, stadiums, cityscapes, and other sites and get a first-hand view of popular attractions unique to each city, state/province, country and continent.
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