Researching the World!
by Lisa Hayman
Introduction · rubric · conclusion · teacher's guide
General Research · Statistical Data · Country Guides · Maps · NewspapersIntroduction · rubric · conclusion · teacher's guide
General Research · Statistical Data · Country Guides · Maps · NewspapersIntroduction
Students are often asked to complete assignments on countries around the world. This hotlist is designed to provide them with some key sites to visit as part of their research.
The opportunity to compare statistical data is possible and is encouraged to make links between the students country of origin and that which he/she is studying.
Internet Links
General Research
- Country Reports
- Country search - inlcludes information on national symbols and anthems
- CIA World Factbook
- 2001 edition
- International Portals - Library of Congress
- Takes you to a huge number of countries
Statistical Data
- United Nations - Infonation
- Provides opportunity to compare statistical data form UN member states
- World Bank
- Homepage of the World Back Organisation - suitable of upper secondary students
Country Guides
- Lonely Planet Travel Guides
- Search for country of choice
Maps
- Mapquest
- Use the navigation in the left column to select continent, then select country map.
- Atlapedia
- Atlapedia Online contains full color physical and political maps as well as key facts and statistics on countries of the world.
Newspapers
- Newsboy
- Access to news stories from around the globe
- Links to newspapers around the globe
- To search for the country you want use the search option on the left of the screen
Conclusion
Through the use of these sites students will have obtained a variety of material on their country of study.
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