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Etc: Maps Etc: Drawing Mexico and Central America, 1872

For Students 9th - 10th
A map exercise from 1872 for drawing Mexico and Central America. The map shows the general outline of the coasts, major waters and rivers.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Central America and the West Indies, 1902

For Students 9th - 10th
Central America and the West Indies in 1902.
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Etc: Central America and Isthmian Routes, 1846 1860

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Central America during the period of westward expansion in the United States when the need to find a shorter practical shipping route from the east coast to the west coast was a principle concern. This map shows the proposed...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Mexico, Central America, West Indies, 1888

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1888 of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies showing the political boundaries at the time, capitals and major cities, railways, mountain systems, coastal features, reefs, and islands of the region.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Mexico, Central America, West Indies, 1882

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1882 of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies showing the political boundaries at the time, capitals and major cities, mountain systems, coastal features, and islands of the region. The map is color-coded to show the...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Geology of Mexico and Central America, 1910

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1910 of Mexico and Central America, showing the distribution of rocks and indicating the geologic time period they come from.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Mexico, Central America, and West Indies, 1901

For Students 9th - 10th
Mexico, Central America, and West Indies.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Mexico, Central America and the West Indies, 1852

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1852 of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies. The map shows territorial boundaries at the time, including the Mexican States, capitals and major cities and ports, railroads, rivers, lakes, mountain systems, and terrain...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies, 1883

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1883 of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies showing the political boundaries at the time, capitals and major cities, railways, mountain systems, coastal features, reefs, and islands of the region.
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies, 1901

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1901 of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies showing the political boundaries and Mexican States at the time, capitals and major cities, railways, mountain systems, coastal features, and islands of the region. Inset...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies, 1906

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1906 of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies showing the political boundaries at the time, capitals and major cities, mountain systems, coastal features, and islands of the region. An inset map shows the entire North...
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University of Texas at Austin

Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Americas Historical Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection from the University of Texas Library Online of historical maps contains a wide variety of maps from various parts of the continent and from different parts of history. Each map is accompanied by a brief description and is...
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Other

Costa Rica Travel: Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Costa Rica Travel details getting to, recreation, and history of a number of Costa Rica's National Parks.
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Belize National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Monuments, Natural Reserves

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has links to all of Belize's parks and reserves, listed alphabetically. Plus links to maps. Gives good cautionary hints and tips when in the parks.
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Laughing Bird National Park of Belize

For Students 9th - 10th
A site devoted to one of Belize's numerous parks, with access to beautiful photos of the Caye itself, the wildlife on the Caye, and the marine life on the Caye (just click on options on right sidebar).
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World Geography Games

World Geography Games: Capitals of America

For Students 9th - 10th
Match the country in the Americas with its capital city.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Continents: North America

For Students 9th - 10th
Use these internet sites and complete the activities for each one to learn more about the third largest continent.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC gives information about the economically poor Central American country of Honduras with details on geography, culture, its leaders, and its news media. Links to a timeline and the national anthem.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Olmsted and Vaux, Central Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Harper's Magazine declared in 1862 that Central Park was "the finest work of art ever executed in this country". Read about the history of Central Park, the design process, and view pictures.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Central Yup'ik Eskimos

For Students 9th - 10th
With this resource the students will learn about the culture and origin of the Central Yup'ik Eskimos.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Rivera, Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Central Park

For Students 9th - 10th
"In Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Central Park", hundreds of characters from 400 years of Mexican history gather for a stroll through Mexico City's largest park. View pictures of this Diego Rivera painting and read about the...
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The Economist

The Economist: Mexico's Economy: A Delicate Dilemma for the Central Bank

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines the problem for the central bank of Mexico as it deals with rising inflation.
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The British Museum

British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Maya

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the art of the ancient Maya of central America and the Yucatan penincula in this overview and image gallery with individual artwork descriptions.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Panama: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Panama in Central America.

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