Lorca Social Studies Links

Chicago Geography
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Avondale Mural
See and learn about a mural created on Addison Street.
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Chicago Facts
Quick facts about Chicago by the U.S. Census Bureau

Illinois Geography
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Illinois Geography Facts
Info about Illinois on ducksters.com

U.S. Geography
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Stately Knowledge
Facts about the United States and the District of Columbia.
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Explore the States
More information on our states.
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Info About States
State capitals, regions, landscapes, lakes, and more. Includes games to practice information.

World Geography
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Country Studies
Information on many countries published by the Library of Congress between 1986 and 1998.
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World Fact Book
Facts and info on countries around the world, published by the CIA
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Mex Online
Guide to Mexican, including geography, environment, economy, culture, etc.
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Central America
Expressions of Central America - Arts, culture, geopgraphy, history and economy of Central American countries, from Stanford University.
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Honduras
Info and links about Honduras, including a jigsaw puzzle of Central American countries, by Stanford University.
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Nicaragua
Geography of Nicaragua, by Stanford University.

Government
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U.S. Constitution
Official version of the US Constitution from the government archives.
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More On
Lots of info on the US Constitution by a journalist named Steve Mount.

Economics
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Student Resources
Info about the U.S. economy, by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics_

Culture
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Chinese New Year
Info and pictures about the Chinese New Year. This article is on KidzWorld.com
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Ching Ming Festival
Info and pictures about Ching Ming, a Chinese festival to honor ancestors who have died. This article is on KidzWorld.com
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Interview with San Francisco Mayor
In 2011, a kid reporter spoke with the first Chinese Mayor of San Francisco.