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AP® Psychology: Teaching Statistics and Research Methodology

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Psychologists use statistics? Scholars investigate the research behind the methodology of statistical analysis. Using hands-on practice, case-studies, and scatterplots, they complete various tasks to understand the very roots of high...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Mapping the National Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
A rich and historically significant collection of maps of various national parks throughout the United States. Features special sections on Yellowstone, Acadia, the Grand Canyon and the Smoky Mountains. Includes historical photographs of...
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: The Hidden Worlds of the National Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
This site takes viewers on a virtual tour through five of the U.S. National Parks: Alaska's Kenai Fjords, Hawaiian Volcanoes, New Mexico's Carlsbad Caverns, Utah's Bryce Canyon, and Florida's Dry Tortugas.
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Smithsonian Institution

Tween Tribune: Week of 8 8 16: How Photography Shaped America's National Parks

For Students 6th - 8th
Have you ever gotten a postcard from a national park? Chances are the picture that comes to mind is the powerful eruption of Old Faithful spouting up in Yellowstone or the rocky depths of the Grand Canyon.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Virtual Tours of National Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent site to discover the National Parks from the convenience of your computer. Click on each park for a virtual tour, many in 3D, many offering historic photos. Dig deep into our national geologic story.
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National Park Service

For Students 9th - 10th
Offered by the National Park Service, this is truly one of America's finest websites! So many natural resources to enjoy, historic sites to visit, and information on almost any aspect of any National Park - for the clicking! Be sure to...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Postal Museum: Trailblazing: 100 Years of Our National Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
The Trailblazing exhibit chronicles intersections between mail and our national parks. The virtual exhibit is a comprehensive resource to study how mail travels through and within the national parks. Find out what village eats their mail!
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Carlsbad Caverns National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage for the National Park Service website, provides comprehensive information about the Park, including facilities, photos, visitor information, history, and other resources.
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National Park Service: Yellowstone Webcams

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Many webcams are aimed at the geysers in Yellowstone National Park. Watch one in real time!
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University of Texas at Austin

Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Maps of u.s. National Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
Alphabetical list of maps of United States National Parks and monuments produced by the U.S. National Park Service.
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National Park Service: Teachers: Lesson Plans

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A searchable database of high quality lesson plans based on National Parks. They cover all grade levels in Literacy, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
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PBS

Pbs: The National Parks: Grand Canyon National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Companion piece to a PBS feature on National Parks, this is a two page historical account of Grand Canyon National Park, home of the biggest canyon on earth.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Redwoods at Redwood National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
This video segment from NatureScene describes the characteristics of redwood trees at Redwood National Park. [4:02]
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Geology of the National Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
Access, from one index page, to three-dimensional photographs of all U.S. national parks. Standard photographic images and tours and selected geological resources (e.g., stratigraphic maps) for each park can also be linked to from this...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Mapping the National Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection documents the history, cultural aspects and geological formations of areas that eventually became National Parks.
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Aruba: Arikok National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the Arikok National Park and the geological formations that have shaped the area.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: National Parks: Only You Can Prevent the Coming Crisis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
What do you think of when you think of the National Parks System? Do you think of the majesty of the Grand Canyon and the redwoods of Northern California? Or does the serenity of Cape Cod and the Everglades come to mind?
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National Park Service: Mammoth Cave National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Official website for Mammoth Cave offers a wealth of information for curious about the history, culture, and science of this cave system. Contains photos and multimedia presentations, stories about the primitive miner, explorers, and...
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National Park Service: Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail

For Students 9th - 10th
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail is approximately 4,900 miles long, extending from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the mouth of the Columbia River, near present day Astoria, Oregon. It connects 16 states. Today, visitors can follow...
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Yellowstone National Park

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Enjoy this award-winning site from Yellowstone Park, the Crossroads of the West. Plan your trip with their free "99 Things To Do in Yellowstone." Be sure to watch the movie "Yellowstone Park" for great sites and music!
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National Park Service: Florida National Parks

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Peruse the list of National Parks, Monuments, Memorials, etc. in Florida. Interested in more information on one, follow the link and utilize the details of the parks' history, culture, ecology, geography and educational opportunities for...
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National Park Service: Arizona National Parks

For Students Pre-K - 1st
View a map and explore the National Parks located throughout the state of Arizona. Sites include monuments, trails, memorials, historic sites and national parks.
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Embassy of Venezuela: National Parks and Natural Monuments

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides links to the 26 national parks and 11 natural monuments in Venezuela. Each national park and natural monument has a brief description.
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National Park Service: Zion National Park

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What do you know about Zion National Park? Use this site to learn more about this national park. This site features activities, maps and more.

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