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Rancho Buena Vista High School
Ninth Grade Social Studies Project
BECOMING A STUDENT RESEARCHER
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MAPS                            PEOPLE AND EVENTS

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Current Day & Night Conditions Satellite maps of the earth
Electronic Map Collection University of Texas map collection
Infonation Statistical information from the United Nations
Finding Your Way with Map and Compass United States Geologic Survey provides information about map usage
Maps in the News University of Minnesota provides maps and information about places in the news
Mapblast Type in a location and the program will provide a map
Map Machine National Geographic provides country maps, facts, flags, and profiles

PEOPLE AND EVENTS ---- PEOPLE AND EVENTS ---- PEOPLE AND EVENTS

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Archaeology  
Biographical Dictionary Information about more than 27,000 men and women who have shaped the world from the past to the present
CIA World Factbook Maps and information about countries throughout the world
Country Studies Library of Congress studies describing political, economic, and social institutions of 91 countries
Distinguished Women of the Past and Present Biographies of women past and present who have made a variety of contributions
Encarta On-line encyclopedia
Encyclopedia of the Orient On-line encyclopedia
Exploring Ancient World Cultures An introduction to ancient world cultures
History Channel  
HyperHistory Online Timelines for major civilizations providing a general overview
Information Please Almanac contains information on countries of the world
Infonation United Nations provides statistical information about countries
International Data Base U. S. Census Bureau provides statistical information and socio-economic data for 227 countries and areas of the world
National Geographic. Com Includes maps, flags, facts and profiles of countries of the world
Thesaurus of Geographic Names Basic information about places in the world

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