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**Ethiopia References**
[] This website contains basic information and statistics about Ethiopia. This site also lists main tourist attractions, and travel tips for people planning to visit the country. [] This website contains information about the geography, as well as statistics and information pertaining to the country’s economic status. [] About.com is a website that has a lot of information about Ethiopia. It is a great website for upper elementary students, as it is very easy to read, and the information is written in such a way that students can understand the content. [] This is a great website for gathering facts and information about Ethiopia's topography as well as other information about the country. There is a lot of important and valuable information that can be used for research purposes. [] Globe server.com is a great website for gathering information pertaining to education in Ethiopia. The website also includes other facts and information pertaining to subjects such as government, culture, and geography in Ethiopia. The site includes information and statistics about any country on the globe. [] Rand African art.com is a very graphic website including information about scarification and cicatrisation among African cultures. Please take caution when viewing the website when young children are present as the site includes pictures of topless women who have undergone the process of scarification. I chose to include the website despite the pictures because a lot of Ethiopian women do not wear clothing on the top half of their bodies, this is considered acceptable and part of Ethiopian culture. [] Kwintessential is a great website for gathering information and facts about Ethiopian culture, etiquette, language, and customs. [] Index mundi is a great website for researching and gathering facts about economics in Ethiopia, the facts on the website came directly from the CIA world fact book. [] Ducksters .com is an educational website for children. This website includes facts about Ethiopia and other countries around the globe. [|http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/ethiopia-photos/#/eastern-ethiopia-plow_8375_600x450.jpg] National geographic.com is a very useful website containing valuable information about different countries including Ethiopia. The website also contains wonderful educational resources for students and teachers. [|http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2859.htm#econ] U.S. Department of State website is a wonderful educational resource for learning about a country’s government, politics and economics. The website includes accurate, up to date information about every country on the globe. [] Mongobay.com is one of the world’s most popular science and conservation news sites on the web. This website primarily uses peer-reviewed journals and scientists as sources of information for environmental science articles. Further, the site has been recognized as an important and credible information source on forests and biodiversity by individuals at a wide range of institutions, from NGOs to government agencies to private sector entities. [] E how.com is a wonderful resource for finding arts and crafts projects that can be used in any home or classroom. The arts and crafts projects that are available on the site are a great way to get students motivated about a topic, or to reinforce what your child is learning about at school. [] Child drama.com is a great resource for teachers and parents alike. This website was created by a teacher named Matt Bachauan. Matt’s website lists many ideas for incorporating fine arts into any classroom. There are many fun educational games and activities for K-8 classroom and beyond! [] Cool planet.org is a great website for parents to use at home with their children. There are many fun ways to learn about our planet while learning how to help those in need. Oxfam's aim is a simple one: to work with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering.This organization has programs in more than 70 countries. They work with local people to improve their lives. Together they might, for example, train health workers, set up schools or safeguard water supplies.They respond to emergencies, providing food and shelter for people driven from their homes by floods, hurricanes and conflict. [] This is a free educational resource to support the development of educational research in Ethiopia. The website contains up to date information about Ethiopia’s education system as well as other topics about Ethiopia. [] This website explores the geography of Morocco along with the culture and customs seen within Moroccan culture. [] The Money Converter was used to convert the Moroccan Dirham to US American dollars. [|https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/mo.html#] The World Fact book provided a vast amount of information about Morocco. This website was one of the main sources used when gathering information about Morocco. This website was used to collect information about the geography, culture, economics, and politics prevalent within the Moroccan culture today. [] This was an interactive website for children that provided information on Morocco’s history and also geography. It was used to translate the history of this country into detailed, but understandable language for elementary aged students. [] Time for Kids online provided many articles about the current culture of Morocco. While exploring the numerous articles about Morocco, this website provided interesting information relevant to the elementary school curriculum. This website was used to collect information about the history and economics in Morocco. [] This website was used to gather information on the location of Morocco, along with the geography and climate of Morocco. It also provided a detailed description of the Moroccan history. [] This website was very kid-friendly and provided bullet-ed facts of importance about Morocco. This website was used to have an understanding of the main, important aspects of Morocco in which elementary aged students would need to know. [] This website was used to research the culture and popular customs of Morocco. [] This website provided an economic overview of the Moroccan economy. It provided many pictorial representations of the economic growth and despair within past decades. This website focused on trade and investments and its effect on the economy of Morocco. [] This website provided quick facts about many aspects of Morocco, including history, cuisine, political leaders, and geography. It was used to gain a better understanding of the politics within the Moroccan culture. [] This website was used to find a lesson plan incorporating the art of calligraphy. The lesson found related to the Islamic culture. [|http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/2002/2/02.02.03.x.html#e] This provided more background knowledge and information to share with students about the art of calligraphy. [] This website was used to find an easy and quick Moroccan recipe to be created at home with parents. The recipe provided “Americanized” the Moroccan dish but still closely related it to the popular dish in Morocco, Couscous. [] This website/link provided and in depth lesson plan on an approach to teaching about the Middle Ages, using Morocco and its culture as a focal point. [] This website provided numerous links to many different types of cultural lessons plans, focusing on regions within Northern Africa. [] This website provided many types of crafts for elementary aged students, with a focus on cultural crafts.
 * About.com Ethiopia **
 * About.com Geography **
 * About.com Library**
 * Nations Encycolpedia**
 * Globe Server**
 * Rand African Art**
 * Kwintesenntial**
 * Index Mundi **
 * Ductksters**
 * National Geographic **
 * U.S. Department of State **
 * Mongabay**
 * E How **
 * Child Drama Gibberish**
 * Oxfam Cool Planet**
 * Ethiopia-ed**
 * Morocco References **
 * Home Page**
 * Currency**
 * Geography, Culture, Economic, Politics**
 * History and Geography**
 * All About Morocco**
 * Geography**
 * About Morocco**
 * Culture and Customs**
 * Economy**
 * Politics**
 * Lesson Plan Ideas**
 * About Calligraphy**
 * Food and Cuisine**
 * Upper Elementary Activity**
 * African Culture lesson plans**
 * Cultural Crafts**

**Kenya References**
[|http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Africa/Kenya-POPULATION.html#b] Kenya's population is constantly growing and changing. Nation's Encyclopedia includes details on many countries and their populations. The population is also put into percentages to tell about different aspects of Kenyan culture (ex: illness, cultures, gender, ages, poverty, etc).
 * Kenya Population**

[] This easy to read site includes a table with information in lists relating to the Kenya and its geography. The information is broken up into different sub groups with information included in each group. The information gives the reader full coverage on the geography, climate, population, and many other aspects of Kenya.
 * About.com- Geogrphy**

 [] Exploring Kenya dives into the current climate and travel options in Kenya. It informs the reader of the different activities there are to do in Kenya as well as a background on the Kenyan people. There is much information on Safaris and how they re important to Kenya as a whole.
 * Exploring Kenya**

[|http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/kenya.htm] Kwintessential has every aspect of the Kenyan culture imaginable. From the nationalities of the people living in culture, to proper etiquette, this site includes it all. This site not only lists facts relating to Kenya, but it goes in depth to describe the culture and practices in Kenya.
 * Kwintessential**

__[|http://daniel-workman.suite101.com/top-kenyan-exports-imports-a40454#ixzz1tYmpalvv] __ The Kenyan imports and exports are listed on this site along with the amount of money made or spent on certain items. This site also tells where the exported items were sent to as well and where most items are important from.
 * Kenyan Imports and Exports**

[] This converter can take any amount typed in, in any currency form, and convert it into the US dollar. This machine helps to see how the Kenyan currency relates to the US dollar.
 * Currency**

[] This is a website includes all the world flags along with meanings and descriptions. It breaks the flag down to describe what different objects on it mean, as well as what the colors represent.
 * World Flags 101**

[|http://www.foodbycountry.com/Kazakhstan-to-South-Africa/Kenya.html#b] The Kenyan recipe for Ugali can be found at this site along with many other recipes native to the land of Kenya. These recipes include ingredients as well as detailed instructions on how to make the food creations. The site also includes a background on why the specific ingredients are in the recipe and how they reflect the geography and culture of Kenya.
 * Food by Country**

[|http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/educators/lessons/grade-k-2/Making_A_Rainstick.aspx#Instruction] With lesson plan ideas and directions for certain activities, this website deals with the importance of the rain forests to the country of Kenya. This site have games, lessons, activities, and projects for children in the elementary grade levels.
 * Rain Makers**

**Mali References**
[] [] Since 1996, About.com has continually maintained its relevance to users by routinely providing expert information on a large range of topics. About.com covers more than 88,000 topics and adds more than 1,600 pieces of new content each week. This piece provides a brief history of Mali, a map and basic facts.
 * About - African History**

[] AfricanEconomicOutlook.org combines the expertise of the African Development Bank, the OECD Development Centre , the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa , the United Nations Development Programme and a network of African think tanks and research centers. Its wide country coverage and methods of analysis are essential for anyone seeking to understand the economic, social and political developments of African countries. It provides comprehensive and comparable data and analysis of 51 African economies, which account for 99 per cent of the continent’s population and 97 per cent of its economic output.
 * African Economic Outlook**

[] Al Jazeera English is an international news channel with over sixty bureaus around the world that span six different continents. This piece, including a video, discusses the recent counter-coup attempt in Mali.
 * Al Jazeera English**

[] The Encyclopedia of the Nations is a complete source for information about one hundred ninety three countries in the world. It includes detailed information about physical geography of all countries. The detailed nation profiles are categorized by continent and alphabetically arranged and consist of information about each country such as the population, history, ethnic groups, culture, language, transportation, government structure, technology, and contain notes about museums, media, libraries, technology, and much more. As well as information about national economies which includes the overview of economy, economic sectors, agriculture, poverty and wealth, working conditions, imports, exports, manufacturing, and more.
 * Encyclopedia of the Nations**

[] A site detailing the culture and customs of many of the countries of the world in alphabetical order. Information includes demography, languages, history, architecture, food and economy.
 * Everyculture**

[] Geographia is a travel website providing information about travel and culture in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe and Latin America.
 * Geographia**

[] This site contains detailed country statistics, charts, and maps compiled from multiple sources. It has organized countries by the geographic region where they are located. On the geography page of this Wiki a link to the interactive populations map on this site is included.
 * Index Mundi**

[] Information Please is part of Pearson, the world’s largest integrated education company. This page includes facts and figures about Mali as well as geography, government, and history information.
 * Information Please**

[] Mali - Ancient Crossroads of Africa is a website designed to explore the rich culture of Mali and provide useful resources for the classroom. Information on the site includes history, geography, culture and lesson plans for a variety of grades. There are links to outside museums, books and videos.
 * Mali - Ancient Crossroads of Africa**

__ http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/01/world/africa/mali-soldiers-appear-to-have-countercoup-as-goal.html?ref=mali __ Information from The New York Times article "Loyalists of Mali's Overthrown Leader Appear to Be Attempting Countercoup" by Adam Nossiter, published April 30, 2012 in the World-Africa section is used on this Wiki.
 * New York Times**

[] North Africa United is a website that compiles reports, articles, editorials and research articles from various authors. Information from the article "Mali: An Analysis of the Current Situation." by David Lewis, April 24th 2012 is used on this Wiki.
 * North Africa United**

__http://www.vmfa.state.va.us/default.aspx__ This is the webpage for the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Information about exhibitions and collections is available on the page, as well as sections for young kids, college students, and educators.
 * Virginia Museum of Fine Arts**

[] The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. The reference tab includes: maps of the major world regions, as well as Flags of the World, a Physical Map of the World, a Political Map of the World, and a Standard Time Zones of the World map.
 * The World Factbook**