Activity
Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Puerto Rico: Commonwealth, Statehood, or Independence?

For Students 9th - 10th
Activity in which students read informational text on the the history of Puerto Rico as a territory of the United States, and then decide on the political status of Puerto Rico. Individual, group and class work. Links to list of resources.
Unit Plan
CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Territorial Behaviors

For Students 11th
In this tutorial, students learn about the history of American acquisition of new territories including those that became states and those in other parts of the world. America's involvement with the Panama Canal is also covered. A PDF...
Website
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Virgin Islands

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of U.S. Virgin Islands. The content covers the territory's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational...
Handout
Other

Welcome to Puerto Rico: Music

For Students 9th - 10th
A large part of the culture of Puerto Rico is the music of the people. From the early indigenous tribes to the assortment of instruments to the wide variety of dance, get acquainted with the music of Puerto Rico.
Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Make an Internet Fact Hunt About a State

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will select a state where the class will visit for a class trip. In an effort to have other students learn more about the states and U.S. Territories, they will create a "Fact Hunt" including fifteen bits of information gathered...
Website
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: u.s. Ownership of Virgin Islands

For Students 3rd - 8th
Some houses today cost the same as the Virgin Islands! Learn about the history of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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University of Georgia

University of Georgia: The United States of North America in 1796

For Students 9th - 10th
A large map from 1796 of the U.S. States and Territories at the time.
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University of Georgia

University of Georgia: A Map of United States of America (1827)

For Students 9th - 10th
A large and surprisingly accurate map from 1827 of the U.S. States and Territories at the time. Clearly shows borders of states and territories as known at the time.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Guam

For Students 1st - 9th
The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Guam are found on this website.