In this lesson unit, students learn about the impact of changing the environment on people's lives, in both the past and in present-day Texas. They then complete a project and present it.

Padre Island National Seashore is rich in history and biodiversity. Peruse this resource for an in depth look at this beautiful part of southern Texas.

For over 10,000 years folks have been drawn to the Guadalupe Mountains in western Texas originally for its beauty, resources, and in more recent years its history. One of the most fascinating features to this national park is that in the...

For over 10,000 years folks have been drawn to the Guadalupe Mountains in western Texas originally for its beauty, resources, and in more recent years its history. One of the most fascinating features to this national park is that in the...

An activity guide where pupils refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this lesson, they learn the difference between primary and secondary streams, then research and...

This classroom activity features geography facts of countries around the world. Students explore latitude, longitude, area, climate, and more. They examine maps of the area, and discover the location of a country with respect to other...

In this extensive instructional activity, young scholars will learn to identify issues of importance, form their opinions, and support those opinions with evidence and reason. They will also learn how to state their feelings in a...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will identify 7 major Texas regions. The flipchart has links to the Texas Parks and Wildlife website with characteristics of each region. There are 20 Activote assessment questions at the end...

An advanced overview of map projections with illustrative graphics. Created by Peter H. Dana, Department of Geography, University of Texas at Austin in 1995.

At this site find any type of map on the U.S. and any of its states here. Great site for teachers to print out maps to use in the classroom.

A short slideshow explaining several ways that changes to the environment can have both positive and negative consequences.

The students will be plotting points on the United States Map. This background and activity could be used and/or modified to fit any social studies class. Students could explore topics ranging from graphing coordinates in pre-algebra to...

By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Analyze GDP per capita as a measure of the diversity of international standards of living; Identify what classifies a country as low-income, middle-income, or high-income;...

Deemed more than just a desert, Big Bend is indeed that! Find excellent narrative on the history and culture of this incredible park as well as notes on nature and science. Be sure to click on Visitor Photo Gallery for stunning views.

Alibates Flint Quarries, the only national monument located in Texas, is home to roughly 700 flint quarries. Peruse this resource and uncover its rich history, the culture, the significance of the Alibates flint and more.

Alibates Flint Quarries, the only national monument located in Texas, is home to roughly 700 flint quarries. Peruse this resource and uncover its rich history, the culture, the significance of the Alibates flint and more.

A listing of online historical and current maps for the State of Tennessee. Part of the Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection.

This collection contains more than 250,000 maps covering all areas of the world, and ranging from political and shaded relief maps to the detailed and the historical. Select from a region of the world or an area of highlighted interest.

This site provides a wealth of maps relating to the country of Mexico.

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.

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.

Ways that Texans have altered the environment in order to improve their living conditions are presented, for example, through forest clearing, irrigation, and dams.

Not too far northeast from Houston lies over one hundred thousand acres that make up Big Thicket National Preserve. The National Park Services boasts an incredible example of biodiversity within this Preserve.

Not too far northeast from Houston lies over one hundred thousand acres that make up Big Thicket National Preserve. The National Park Services boasts an incredible example of biodiversity within this Preserve.