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The Tech Museum of Innovation: Robot Art
The Tech Museum of Innovation looks at four San Francisco Bay-area artists whose work explores the of art and technology behind the design and operation of robots. Includes many examples of robot art and panoramic views of the artists'...
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University of Wisconsin Green Bay: Faults and Earthquakes
This site is primarily set up as an outline and is loaded with graphs, maps, and images. It covers a variety of earthquake-related topics, such as what causes earthquakes, fault lines and structures, seismology, a historical look at...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Freshwater and Wetlands Biomes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers freshwater biomes and wetlands.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Estuaries
Learn more about estuaries when you visit this informative site. This resource provides locations of and weblinks to estuaries in the United States.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Manila Bay, 1912
A map from 1912 of the Manila Bay area of the Philippines. The map shows the capital city of Manila, railways, rivers draining into Manila Bay (including the Pasig and Pampanga), the freshwater lake Laguna de Bay, and neighboring cities...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Yellow Handkerchief by Jack London
Read the full text of "Yellow Handkerchief" by Jack London. This short story is one of many about the author's days working the Fish Patrol off San Francisco Bay.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse
Salt-marsh Harvest Mice have a very limited range, they live only in San Francisco Bay's tidal marshes and diked salt marshes and they have very specific habitat requirements. They need dense cover. Learn more about the Reithrodontomys...
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Siteseen: American Historama: Alcatraz
This article provides facts about the Alcatraz Prison history, its famous prisoners, life in the prison, and the attempted escapes from Alcatraz.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Drawing North America, 1872
A map exercise from 1872 for drawing North America. The map shows the general outline of the coasts, major waters and rivers, and a vertical profile cross-section of the continent from the San Francisco Bay area to Cape Hatteras....
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: Alma (Scow Schooner)
Flat-bottomed scow schooner that was built in 1891 and used in San Francisco Bay and Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. Now part of the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. Official plaque located in the San Francisco...
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Etc: The Mexican War the Golden Gate , 1846 1848
A map of the Golden Gate and San Francisco Bay area showing sites during the Mexican-American War (1846-1848), including San Francisco (Yerba Buena at the time), San Leandro, San Rafael, San Mateo, San Jose, and the Sacramento River.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: Balclutha
The only remaining square rigged ship in the San Francisco Bay area, it was built in 1886 and served on several different trade routes. It is now part of the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. Official plaque located in the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: California, 1906
A map of California from 1906 showing the State capital of Sacramento, major cities and towns, railroads, mountain systems, lakes, rivers, and coastal features. Two inset maps detail the San Francisco Bay area and the vicinity of Los...
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Car Crushed by Bricks
This outstanding multimedia site documents the earthquake and related events that took place on October 17, 1989 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: California, 1892
A map of California from 1892 showing the State capital of Sacramento, counties and county seats, major cities and towns, railroads, mountain systems, lakes, rivers, and coastal features. An inset map details the San Francisco Bay area.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Utah: Central Utah Relocation Center
One of 10 relocation centers for internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. The internees were mostly from northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area, and included many professional artists.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in California: Fort Point Natl Historic Site
A military fort built just before the American Civil War to defend San Francisco Bay against hostile warships.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Rear Admiral James Alden
Rear Admiral Alden, born in Portland, Me., March 31st, 1810, died in San Francisco, Cal., February 6th, 1877. He was appointed midshipman in 1828, and in that capacity accompanied the Wilkes Exploring Expedition around the world in...