Learners examine Salem's transition from a merchant to industrial economy. Using a report by investors, they examine the process and debates that occured when wanting to build a textile mill in Salem. They discuss the challenges...

Provides an overview of the culture of England. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....

Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the counties of England.

"London is a teeming, exciting city, but the English countryside is not to be missed, especially with plenty of castles, great places for walks on the moors and rocky coast, lakes, and woodlands." Explore the geography and culture of...

Detailed information about the hydrology and the geography of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Discusses water quality, aquatic species, and some of the ecoregions that surround the St. Lawrence Seaway, including lowlands and forests....

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the people of England. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....

Explore the geography and history of Guernsey on this website.

Beginning with a discussion on how people adapt to or relocate to environments, this lesson encourages middle schoolers to explore why the Colonists settled in specific regions. In groups, students examine primary documents, analyzing...

Use this site to explore the United Kingdom. Learn about the UK's flag, geography, map, explorers, animals, scientists, explorers and more.

Welcome to the United Kingdom! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.

"All communities are different. They have different locations, different attractions, different people, different businesses, and different schools." This site is about some of the cities in the Northeast section of the United States....

Use this interactive activity to explore colonial Boston and the geographic and human-made features of the Shawmut Peninsula in 1723. Learn how geography has shaped the lives of the people of Boston and see how different Boston's...

A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to the United Kingdom. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that will...

Students will drag the name of each colony onto the map. Then drag the color coded stars to the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies. Lastly, they will drag the important events to the colony in which it happened.

Students will explore the differences among the three colonial regions of New England, Mid-Atlantic/Middle, and the Southern colonies. In small groups for each region, students will observe and note details of pictures, maps, and...