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CLASSROOM RESOURCES
ON COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD
Embassy Information
Many embassies have resources on their web sites.
For a list of U.S. embassies worldwide, visit usembassy.state.gov.
For a list of foreign embassies in Washington, DC, visit
www.embassy.org/embassies
The Department of State offers Country Background Notes
at www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn.
National Geographic Xpeditions
National
Geographic Xpeditions is home to the U.S. National
Geography Standards—and to thousands of ideas,
tools, and interactive adventures that bring them to
life. In this site, you will find lesson plans, atlas
maps, and various activities to help in planning lessons
and other activities.
Foreign Students
EducationUSA
promotes U.S. higher education abroad, supports overseas
advising centers, collaborates with U.S. educational
organizations to strengthen international exchange.
Country-Specific Resources
The following embassies maintain sections on the
web sites for children or middle school students.
ARMENIA
The Embassy of the Republic of Armenia offers a kids
page with Armenian Fairy Tales.
www.armeniaemb.org/Kids
AUSTRALIA
Tell Me About Australia is a publication of the
Embassy of Australia aimed at middle school students.
www.austemb.org/kids.html
BELIZE
The Embassy of Belize offers fun facts about the national
symbols of Belize in their Kids Zone.
www.embassyofbelize.org/kids.htm
BRAZIL
The Embassy of Brazil has a webpage with links to information
and activities for elementary school age children.
www.brasilemb.org/kids_corner/kids1.shtml
PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
This booklet, "China in the Classroom," was
developed by the Embassy of the People's Republic of
China and is a colorful booklet which gives a brief
introduction to China and Chinese Culture.
www.chinese-embassy.org.uk/eng/cic/t27125.htm
CANADA (NEW)
This site from the government of Canada has links on energy, Canadian history, wildlife, technology, and other subjects.
www.canada.gc.ca/acanada/acPubList.jsp?font=0&lang=eng&categoryId=105&parentCategoryId=154&level=0
COLOMBIA
The Embassy of Colombia houses a Colombia For Kids page.
www.colombiaemb.org/opencms/opencms/colkids
DENMARK
The Royal Danish Embassy offers site provides an introduction
to Denmark for children.
www.denmarkemb.org/intro.html
FINLAND
The Embassy of Finland web site contains information
for students and travelers to Finland under the "About
Finland" link.
http://www.finland.org/en
FRANCE
The Embassy of France offers a web page for children,
with topics ranging from the economy and culture to
games.
www.ambafrance-us.org/kids
GERMANY
The Embassy of Germany offers online teacher's kits
and other resources for the classroom.
www.germany-info.org/relaunch/education/Teacher_Kits/main.html
ISRAEL
The Embassy of Israel's Kids Site provides symbols,
general information, and history for children.
www.israelemb.org/kids
JAPAN
Colorful, thorough, and helpful describe Kids Web
Japan. Available in nine languages, it even has
a section describing the life of Japanese children.
web-japan.org/kidsweb
MEXICO
The Embassy of Mexico's website has information for
the younger set that is vibrant, user-friendly, and
available in several languages.
www.elbalero.gob.mx/index_kids.html
NIGERIA
The Embassy of Nigeria's Students Corner provides general
country information.
www.nigeriaembassyusa.org/students.shtml
NORWAY
The Embassy of Norway's website provides information
for teachers and students under the 'Teacher's Guide
to Norway" link.
www.norway.org/education/
VENEZUELA
The Embassy of Venezuela offers information on Venezuela
for kids under a "Venezuela for Kids" link.
www.embavenez-us.org
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