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Cuban Missile Crisis

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders determine how causation shaped the Cuban Missile Crisis. In this Cold War lesson, 11th graders examine photographs and documents related to the crisis and analyze the television address that President Kennedy made to the...
Interactive
NASA

Nasa: Aerial Photography: The Adventures of Amelia the Pigeon

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An animated adventure story, developed by NASA, that helps children understand earth science concepts by using satellite photography and other types of aerial photographs to identify physical features on the surface of the earth. Teaches...
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: San Andreas Fault at Wallace Creek

For Students 9th - 10th
See interactive, 360 degree panoramic photos of the San Andreas Fault. Aerial photos of the fault were taken using a technique called Kite Aerial Photography.
Handout
Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Guatemala

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents general facts about Guatemala in a well organized chart form. This site is enriched by links to aerial photos of the Santa Maria volcano and other images.
Graphic
The Atlantic Monthly Group

In Focus: World War Ii: Battle of Britain

For Students 9th - 10th
See fantastic photographs of the aerial battles, air attacks, and destruction caused by the German war planes in London and other locations in England during the Battle of Britain in 1940. The photos all have captions for that put the...
Interactive
NASA

Nasa: Hurricane Season 2005: Rita

For Students 9th - 10th
Outstanding web site from NASA that details Hurricane Rita and has a plethora of visuals such as interactive maps, aerial photographs, videos, and more. Great source.
Primary
University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Hurricane Rita Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
Web page with a large quantity of links to information on Hurricane Rita including maps, aerial images, satellite images, data, and much more.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: We Are Part of a Larger Universe

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] The flipchart was made a culminating activity for a unit of study on mapping. It starts with a video on the sky, stars and then a brief look at the universe to earth with images then addresses are...
Interactive
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Image Tool

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Measure angles, distances, and areas in several different images (choices include maps, aerial photos, and others). A scale feature allows the user to set the scale used for measuring distances and areas.
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NASA

Nasa: Our Earth as Art

For Students 9th - 10th
These breathtaking aerial shots (taken from Landsat 7) show you the true beauty of the world we live on.
Graphic
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Figure 3. Aerial Photo of the Quexil Islands.

For Students 9th - 10th
Archaeological research and inferences are made through an architectural lens, offering a nine century history of the Quexil-Peterixil Basin.
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Nara Women's Univ.: Capital of Japan in the 8th Century

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Nara Women's University contains an aerial photo of Nara and provides some background information on the city.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Rivers 2

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students evaluate the water cycle and how rivers erode, transport, and deposit materials to produce physical features. Many slides and aerial photos of flooding and riverbanks are...
Graphic
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Aerial View of Mecca Lit Up at Night

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of photos illustrating various aspects of the Hajj, the journey to Mecca every Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime.
Website
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Maryland Day, March 25, 1634

For Students 3rd - 8th
Features a brief overview of the history of Maryland, and the origin of Maryland Day. Also showcases several historical photos of Maryland from an aerial view.
Graphic
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Wikipedia: Featured Image: Blackness Castle

For Students 9th - 10th
Kite aerial photo of Blackness Castle, Blackness, Scotland.
Graphic
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Traditions of the Sun: Chaco Canyon National Historical Park

For Students 9th - 10th
A virtual tour of the Chaco Cultural Historical National Park with satellite images, aerial photos of the ancient structures and accompanying text. A collaboration between NASA and the National Park Services.
Graphic
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Chaco Canyon

For Students 9th - 10th
A virtual tour of the Chaco Cultural Historical National Park with satellite images, aerial photos of the ancient structures and accompanying text. A collaboration between NASA and the National Park Services.
Graphic
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"Best of Chaco Canyon" Slideshow

For Students 9th - 10th
A virtual tour of the Chaco Cultural Historical National Park with satellite images, aerial photos of the ancient structures and accompanying text. A collaboration between NASA and the National Park Services.
Graphic
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"Best of the Yucatan" Slideshow

For Students 9th - 10th
A virtual tour of the Chaco Cultural Historical National Park with satellite images, aerial photos of the ancient structures and accompanying text. A collaboration between NASA and the National Park Services.

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