Country Studies US
Country Studies: Mexico
Outstanding outline from the Library of Congress covering important aspects of Mexican history, geography, society, economy, government, and national security.
Adventure Learning Foundation
Adventure Learning Foundation: The Mexico Expedition
Take a tour through the country of Mexico in this enchanting site. Students will learn about the culture and visit with the people as they explore the geography, history, and environment of Mexico. It includes maps, classroom activities,...
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at New Mexico Agriculture [Pdf]
What a terrific site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the New Mexico climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University: New Mexico State Maps
This site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory contains several New Mexico geographical maps. It is very informative. Use this site to view a historical perspective with the 1859 map.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: New Mexico
Offers comprehensive information regarding New Mexico history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
Kidport
Kidport: United States of America Geography
This site contains a fun way to learn about the states within the United States. Click on the state that you want to learn more about and it provides facts, geographic landmarks, points of interest, major industries, a quiz and more.
Read Works
Read Works: North America Things You Should Know About Mexico
[Free Registration/Login Required] A list of facts about Mexico. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Modern Latin America, 1808 Present
MIT offers an exhaustive collection of materials covering Latin American culture and politics from 1808 through the present and is accompanied with homework/exam possibilities. Issues covered in lecture notes and readings include Latin...
Maps of Mexico
Virtual Picture Travel Map of Massachusetts
Click on Massachusetts on the US map in order to Travel there and take a virtual tour of Boston. Visit places of interest such as Harvard University, MIT, John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, the Freedom Trail, Copley Square, Trinity...
Maps of Mexico
Virtual Picture Travel Map of Massachusetts
Click on Massachusetts on the US map in order to Travel there and take a virtual tour of Boston. Visit places of interest such as Harvard University, MIT, John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, the Freedom Trail, Copley Square, Trinity...
Other
Brooklyn Expedition: Latin America
Excellent site about Latin America from the Brooklyn Children's Museum. Explore ancient beliefs and rituals, celebrations, culture, the land, animals, and the history of Latin America.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Mexicans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Mexicans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Petroglyph National Monument
Embrace the unique Petroglyph National Monument in New Mexico through this detailed resource featuring the Rio Grand Rift, petroglyphs, lesson plans and much more.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Rio Grande
Read here about the infamous Rio Grande Rivers. This article includes information regarding its history and various facts and figures about it including its agriculture, major cities, dams and other issues.
A&E Television
History.com: The States
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: The Rio Grande
This entry provides a description of the physical features, the economy surrounding and the study and exploration of the Rio Grande river.
National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation: Mississippi River Delta
Briefly explore the geography and history, meet the wildlife, and understand the conditions threatening Coastal Louisiana.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Latin America
Article on Latin America that provides a great overview of the region. Discussions include history, religion, culture, links to information about each of the countries, and more.
Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University: Canyons, Cultures, and Environmental Change
A colorful site giving an introduction to the Colorado Plateau, a land region covering parts of Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. Learn about the people, places, tools, and changes it has undergone. A few links no longer work.
Digital History
Digital History: Spanish Colonization
Spanish culture had a great impact on the economy, politics, and even geography of the Southwest, California, and Mexico. Read about the Spanish settlements and the structure of the social classes that left an impact the continues even...
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