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American Museum of Natural History

Fossils

For Students 6th - 12th
Sixteen slides showcase an average day on the job for a paleontologist, Ross MacPhee. Engaging images include world maps and real-world photographs from an archeological dig in Antarctica. A brief description accompanies each slide.
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American Museum of Natural History

A Walk Through the Ruins of Petra

For Students 6th - 12th
Walking through the ancient Nabataean city of Petra can be a challenge. A tour begins with a 20-minute walk down a rocky slope through the narrow Siq to get to the famous Treasury known to Indiana Jones fans. But that is...
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NASA

Nasa: Cobe: Cosmic Background Explorer

For Students 9th - 10th
The Cosmic Background Explorer, or COBE, satellite began its space mission in November of 1989. Its task was to measure radiation levels from the early stages of the universe. This site explains the mission goals, COBE's specialized...
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Discovering Lewis & Clark

Discovering Lewis & Clark: David Thompson, Lewis, Clark, Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
This web site is a group effort devoted to Lewis and Clark, the explorers. This section of the site describes David Thompson's role in their expeditions.
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British Library

British Library:northwest Passage: Early Approaches, a Historical Account

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the early attempts to find a way through the Northwest Passage. Included are portraits and early maps of the explorers.
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Mariners' Museum and Park

Mariners' Museum: The Ages of Exploration: Age of Discovery

For Students 4th - 8th
This Age of Discovery page presents naval artifacts and explorers of the 15th century to the early 17th century. It looks at European explorers who journeyed to North and South America, the search for the Northwest Passage, and...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Wisconsin State History for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Wisconsin including early explorers, Native Americans, pioneers, Northwest Territory, and the Black Hawk War.
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Other

The Living History Society of Delaware Inc in Dover, Delaware (De)

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about the early explorers of the present State of Delaware. Includes information on many of the early explorers and pictures.
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Other

Northwest Journal: Life of David Thompson

For Students 3rd - 8th
An overview of the life of David Thompson, arguably Canada's greatest explorer.
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Radford University: Prelude to European Settlement of Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site traces the early voyages of explorers from Portugal and Spain who were trying to find new resources.
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National Snow and Ice Data Center

National Snow and Ice Data Center: All About Sea Ice

For Students 9th - 10th
An intensive look at sea ice, its characteristics, how it is formed, where it occurs, why it is so important, scientific research, its impact on early explorers' voyages, and so on. Antarctic and Arctic sea ice are compared for...
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Canadian Museum of History

Vmnf: Samuel De Champlain

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers several links to websites that provide information on the different places that Champlain explored in Canada.
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University of Calgary

European Voyages of Exploration: Geography and Cartography

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site provides information on mapmaking and cartograohy of the early explorers. Includes pictures of maps.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Alabama State History for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Alabama including early explorers, Native Americans, the Civil War, and Civil Rights.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Robert De La Salle

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about one of the early French explorer and his ambitions in the New World. (In Spanish)
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University of Groningen

American History: Essays: Europe's North South Conflicts Reach the Americas

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay detailing early English and French exploration and settlement in the New World to challenge Spanish control.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Minnesota State History for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
On this webpage, students learn about the history and timeline of the state of Minnesota including early explorers, Native Americans, early settlers, and the Twin Cities.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Mississippi State History for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
Study the history and timeline of the state of Mississippi including early explorers, Native Americans, early settlers, and the Civil War on this page.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Nebraska State History for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
On this site, kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Nebraska including early explorers, Native Americans, early settlers, and becoming a state.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Nevada State History for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
A site for students to learn about the history and timeline of the state of Nevada including early explorers, Native Americans, early settlers, the Comstock Lode, and nuclear testing.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: New Hampshire State History for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Explore the history and timeline of the state of New Hampshire including early explorers, Native Americans, early settlers, colonization, and the American Revolution on this website.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: New Jersey State History for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
On this website, students can learn about the history and timeline of the state of New Jersey including early explorers, Native Americans, early settlers, colonization, and the American Revolution.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Georgia State History for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Georgia including early explorers, Native Americans, American Revolution, and the Civil War.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Hawaii State History for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Hawaii including early explorers, Native Americans, King Kamehameha, Pearl Harbor, World War II, and becoming a state.

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