Inflation, unemployment, recession, economic growth?these economic concepts affect people in very real ways. In this module containing three interactive, thought-provoking lessons, students will learn about monetary policy, the avenue by which the Federal Reserve System attempts to influence the economy. Four other modules that would further students understanding of related content are GDP and Pizza, The Story of Unemployment, The Great Inflation, and Fiscal Policy.

A wealth of information on economic justice in the United States. Includes video (requires Adobe Flash).

Welcome to Japan ! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map andvideo are included.

Follow this interactive overview to learn about this country's history, geography, nature, people, government; map and video included.

Welcome to Spain! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included. Adobe Flash Required.

Welcome to the United Kingdom! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included. Adobe Flash Required.

Click-through facts-and-photo file about France's geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government. Adobe Flash Required.

Welcome to Iran! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map andvideo are included.

Welcome to Jamaica! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map andvideo are included. Requires Adobe Flash.

Welcome to Laos! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.

Welcome to Nigeria! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.

Welcome to Peru! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.

Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included. Adobe Flash Required.

Welcome to South Korea ! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.

Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.

This website on the 1995 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature Seamus Heaney is organized into the following sections: "Press Release," "Presentation Speech," "Biography," "Nobel Lecture," "Selected Poems," "Nobel Diploma," and "Other Resources."

Using an iconic Rockwell painting to explore the concept of free speech as an important aspect of democratic governance.

This resource provides informational links for the Commonwealth of Virginia including government, travel and tourism, arts and science, current events, employment, and education information.

This passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook tells about Trajan, one of Rome's greatest rulers. Included is a chart showing all the Roman provinces and the dates they were acquired.