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RH.CCS.7 Grades 6-12: Students are asked to locate a country or geographical area on a map, connecting information with a specific location. Then, students answer a series of quiz questions based on a current news event happening in that location. Students must combine their prior knowledge with information presented in the question to determine the correct answers.

Prisoners perform Michael Jackson tribute in the Philippines -- 06/29/2009

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Q: In one of the strangest tributes to Michael Jackson, 1,500 inmates at a Philippines prison choreographed and taped a dance routine set to the late singer's music. Where in the world is the Philippines?

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