Digital History
Digital History: Charles Ponzi
The stock market crash on October 29, 1929, was the culmination of fraudulent practices of many forms in the 1920s. Read about Charles Ponzi and his schemes to make money, stock swindles, and stock speculation.
Florida-Spectrum Environmental Services
Florida Spectrum: Chemical Fact Sheet: Neon
Detailed information on neon, its properties, history and uses. A good resource for this element.
University of Oregon
Mapping History Project: Territorial Expansion of the u.s. 1783 1853
Click on the sliding bar and watch how the United States territory grew with the Louisiana Purchase, Florida Acquisitions, Texas Annexation, Oregon Country, and Mexican Cession.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Shadowbox Theatre
Have you ever thought about your shadow? One way to learn about them is to make your own shadow box theater--once a very popular form of entertainment in Europe during the 1800s and early 1900s.
George Mason University
George Mason University: World History Sources: Hammurabi's Code
Nancy L. Stockdale. who teaches at the University of Central Florida, describes how she mediates a discussion of Hammurabi's Code with her students.
Other
Florida Keys History Museum: An Early Gulf Stream Map
This is one of the earliest maps of the Gulf Stream, probably after 1744.
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness to History: The Spanish Massacre: The French in Florida, 1565
An eyewitness account of the massacre of French Huguenots who were massacred by the Spanish commander, Pedro Menendez, near their settlement, Fort Caroline.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Everglades National Park
Welcome to the official site of the Everglades National Park. It is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United Stat. Designated as a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, and Wetland of International Importance....
Digital History
Digital History: The Disputed Election of 2000
Online summary of the dispute over the presidential election of 2000 and the outcome.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Sonny Liston
This entry from Encyclopedia Brittanica's Guide to Black History features Sonny Liston, an American boxer who was world heavyweight boxing champion from September 25, 1962, when he knocked out Floyd Patterson in the first round in...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Trail of Tears: The Indian Removals
The Cherokee were not the only Native Americans affected by the Indian Removal Policy. Read about the Sac and Fox Indians in Illinois, and the Seminole in Florida. In addition, read about the many attempts, including a law suit filed by...
Curated OER
Usf: Jean Ribault Claims Florida for France
Find out about the early French settlements in Florida and South Carolina and the Spanish treatment of the settlers there. The site map will take you to many other articles about Florida history.
OpenStax
Open Stax: The Great Depression 1929 1932: The Stock Market Crash of 1929
Discusses what caused the 1929 stock market crash and why the American economy went so rapidly and dramatically downhill. Also explains how a stock market crash can have such a far-reaching impact.
Florida-Spectrum Environmental Services
Florida Spectrum: Chemical Fact Sheet: Oxygen
Very thorough summary of detailed information on oxygen, its history, isotopes, properties, and applications.
Florida-Spectrum Environmental Services
Florida Spectrum: Chemical Fact Sheet: Aluminum
A summary of information on aluminum, including history, basic data, uses and environmental impact.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: On the Interstate: I 10: 1956 1990
Explore the ways that the interstates changed commerce, travel, and where we live. The interstates have profoundly changed American landscapes and lives, and the way business is conducted. I-10 sweeps almost 2,500 miles across the...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Roadside Communities: Ring's Rest, Muirkirk, Maryland
The exhibition explores historical moments in the area of transportation. As more people took to the road, clusters of roadside businesses sprang up to accommodate motorists' needs including roadside cabins. Ring's Rest, located about 20...
Other
St. Augustine, Florida: Birthplace of African American History
The rich African American heritage of St. Augustine, Florida is the focus of this detailed account. The menu bar to the left presents a timeline of historic events.
State of Florida
Florida Historical Resources: Seminole Leaders
Brief biographies of the men who were the leaders of the Seminole Native American tribe. .. including Osceola, Tuko-See Mathla, Micanopy, Neamathla, and Billy Bowlegs.
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Shark Basics
You will find the most commonly asked shark questions in this comprehensive site. Topics include shark basics, shark biology, shark conservation, shark attacks, and shark research.
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Amphiprion Ocellaris: Clownfish Anemonefish
This comprehensive site provides an in-depth look at the clownfish along with colorful pictures and a helpful map showing where the fish live.
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Sphyraena Barracuda: Great Barracuda
Very detailed information about the Great Barracuda. Get the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, habitat, features, food habits, reproduction, predators, importance to humans, and more.
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Animals 1: Fur, Fins, Feathers, and More
This teacher's guide focuses on familiar animals such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: My Body My Senses
This teacher's guide introduces children to the human body and the five senses and covers the major body parts and what they do. Children also will use their five senses to learn about the world.