National Geographic
National Geographic: Landscape
A landscape is part of the Earths surface that can be viewed at one time from one place. It consists of the geographic features that mark, or are characteristic of, a particular area. This resource examines different ways types of...
The Newberry Library
Newberry: Commodities and the Transformation of the American Landscape
Learning resource uses primary source material to explore the ways in which commodities are extracted, produced, and exchanged and how those processes have shaped the physical and cultural landscape of North America.
Other
Asian Nation:the Landscape of Asian America
This is a one stop informational resource on everything to do with today's diverse Asian American community. Provides a broad overview of the many different issues that this culture must face. Latest headlines are continuously updated.
eLanguage
E Language: Danish Culture
A short pictorial introduction to Denmark, with explanatory notes that describe the Danish people, the Danish landscape, and some of Denmark's cultural hallmarks.
eLanguage
E Language: Hebrew Culture
A short, illustrated introduction to Israel that tells of its language, history, and landscape.
eLanguage
E Language: Bulgarian Culture
A short pictorial introduction to Bulgaria, with explanatory notes that describe the Bulgarian language, people, landscape, and society.
American Indian Heritage Foundation
Mayan Civilization
This site describes the geography and landscape of the areas once inhabited by the Mayas. There is also information on Mayan writing, literature, culture, political organization, Mayan art, and other information on the Mayan Civilization.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographica.com: Adventure in Argentina
This site from Geographica.com contains information on a variety of parks in Argentina. A description of each follows the name of the park.
British Library
British Library: Coleridge's Kubla Khan: Composition
This activity, which aims to develop learners' understanding of 'Kubla Khan' after completing an initial study of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem, will encourage students to make links between the poem and a number of historical sources.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Different Branches of Geography
Learn about the many specializations in the field of geography within its two branches of physical and human geography.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: The Jackson Inauguration (Lesson Plan)
A lesson plan in which students examine the inauguration of Andrew Jackson in 1828. They discuss how his election signaled changes in the American political landscape and embodied the culture of his era. They also compare the politics of...