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PBS

Pbs Kids: Where's Buster?: A u.s. Geography Game About the States

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Develop map and directional skills as well as skills in following a series of clues to find which U.S. state Buster is in.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: u.s. History Map Interactive

For Students 9th - 10th
Become a geography whiz as you learn how the United States was settled. Discover how the continent was irrevocably changed by European colonization, the events that caused the wholesale displacement and decimation of the land's original...
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University of Texas at Austin

Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: u.s. Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site find any type of map on the U.S. and any of its states here. Great site for teachers to print out maps to use in the classroom.
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Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life: u.s. Religion Landscape Survey

For Students 9th - 10th
Website summarizing the results of a survey on religion in the U.S. Contains maps and charts of information for each specific religion as well as bar graphs comparing the deomographics of the different religious groups. Two full reports...
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Johns Hopkins University

John Hopkins University: Color Landform Atlas of the u.s.

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from John Hopkins University provides detailed maps of and physical information on each of the 50 states. Maps range from relief maps to satellite images, to historical maps.
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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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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Background notes and map of Afghanistan comprise the front page. See menu items for further information such as reports from the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, US aid in Afghanistan, NATO in Afghanistan, and notes on Rebuilding Afghanistan.
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Harvard University

Harvard University Library: Open Collections: Immigration to the u.s.,1789 1930

For Students 9th - 10th
Find books, pamphlets, photographs, maps, and manuscripts about immigration to the United States, principally nineteenth-century immigration. With a timeline of key dates in U.S. immigration history and a browsable list of search themes...
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Teacher Oz

Teacher Oz: 50 States of the u.s.a.

For Students 9th - 10th
A site with information such as maps, flags and songs of each of the 50 states in the US.
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A&E Television

History.com: The States

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
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US Census Bureau

U.s. Census Bureau: Geography Topics

For Students 9th - 10th
Geographical information from the U.S. Census Bureau: Maps and Mapping resources, Census Tract Resources, Geographic Programs, Reference Resources, and more.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: u.s. Atlantic Continental Margin Gloria Mapping Program

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the U.S. Geological Survey allows you to access detailed images of the continental margin around the United States. There is additional information about the sonar methods used, and a wealth of additional sources listed.
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Other

First Gov: Official Portal of the u.s. Government

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A launching point for information about the U.S. government and its resources. One can search FirstGov by keyword or phrase, by browsing a topics list, or by selecting a federal branch (executive, legislative, or judicial). State and...
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Water Resources of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit the U.S. Geological Survey's website for a wide variety of information on water. Content includes data on water quality, water use, acid rain, among others; publications; information on water resource programs; maps; information on...
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US Forest Service

U.s. Forest Service: Celebrating Wildflowers: Wildflower Viewing Areas

For Students 9th - 10th
This wildflower map links to hundreds of national forest and grasslands sites in the U.S. where the enthusiast can enjoy views of wildflowers in their natural settings. Each site has detailed information about the location, what you will...
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Geological Survey reports on the latest news affecting the earth today, as well as providing a wealth of data, reports, and information.
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US Holocaust Memorial Museum

U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Jewish Parachutists From Palestine

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum features the Jewish Parachutists from Palestine who volunteered to join the British Army. Describes their role in organizing resistance to the Germans and aiding in the rescue of Allied captives....
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Place the States Game

For Students 3rd - 7th
Place the states in the correct place on this map of the United States.
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Other

U.s. Genealogy Map Project: u.s. Border/land Claims 1804 1823

For Students 9th - 10th
A great map and a list of the acquisitions and border changes of the United States from 1804 to 1823. A concise resource showing Western expansion.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: World Atlas: United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a detailed map of the United States with some basic facts. Click on each state name to get even a more detailed map and information.
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50 States

50 States: States and Capitals

For Students 1st - 9th
This guide to the 50 U.S. states provides maps, pictures of state symbols, statistical information, and links to many other related sights. Test your knowledge with one of the quizzes or search for one of the fun facts.
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Other

Accu weather.com: Precipitation Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site of precipitation maps for the entire U.S., regions of the U.S., individual states, and areas around the world. Includes maps showing predicted precipitation, actual precipitation, and accumulated precipitation. It...
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Other

The Story of the Us Told in 141 Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of United States maps includes a year-by-year. Beginning from the Declaration of Independence and extending to present-day, students will learn explore and interact with these maps that change year-by-year.
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Map of Early Indian Tribes in Eastern u.s.

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the land inhabited by Indian tribes in the eastern part of the United States before European settlement. Map shows linguistic stocks as well as culture areas, major, and minor tribes.

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