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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1890 1945: The Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at Theodore Roosevelt's actions and accomplishments as president from 1901-1909. Discusses his policies in Latin America and the construction of the Panama Canal, and his Square Deal program where he went out of his way to...
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TexasHistory.com

Texas history.com: Big Bend Spotlight

For Students 9th - 10th
The Big Bend, now a national park in Texas, was once home to a unique way of life, described briefly here. Before the telephone, there was no way for residents to communicate, except through the Mexican Grapevine using mirrors to flash...
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Colorado: Mesa Verde National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Numerous ruins of homes and villages built by the ancient Pueblo people; known for cliff dwellings; Mesa Verde translates into English as "green table".
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Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)

Royal British Columbia Museum: Thunderbird Park

For Students 3rd - 8th
This online exhibit explores the transformation of British Columbia's Thunderbird Park, a park established to display totem poles and other carvings by the First Nations' people. Interactive "maps" documenting the park's history from...
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographica.com: Adventure in Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Geographica.com contains information on a variety of parks in Argentina. A description of each follows the name of the park.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Farming, From Ancient to Zoo

For Students 9th - 10th
While this article by Shannon Lyons and Emily Huhn uses the New Kids' Farm exhibit at the National Zoo as a topic springboard, the information on farming and farming history is interesting and informative.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Desert Shell Game

For Students 9th - 10th
Howard Youth's article, "Desert Shell Game," examines information related to the desert tortoise, Gopherus agassizii. Topics covered include Fast Times for a Desert Ancient, The Tortoise and Its Lair, and more.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Black Footed Bandits, Stealing Home

For Students 9th - 10th
This article covers the antics and little-known facts related to the bandits (prairie dogs and ferrets). The article covers information on the history of the prairie dogs and ferrets as well as information on specific characteristics.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: California's Island Fox

For Students 9th - 10th
Robin Meadows's article, "Trouble in Paradise: California's Island Fox," examines the history of the California Island Fox. The future outlook and current population information is also discussed.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Sloth Bears

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines the history of sloth bears, conservation efforts on behalf of sloth bears, habitats of sloth bears, and more.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Saving the Tiger

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on tiger conservation efforts and contains topics including A Brief History, Reports from the Field, Controlling the Tiger Trade, and more.
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PBS

Pbs:the Living Edens/manu Native People of Manu

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An article on the Machiguenga, the native people of the Manu rainforest in Peru. This article talks about their culture, history, and their use of plants and animals.
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The History Place

The History Place: Best of Ansel Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Here at "The History Place" is an online exhibit of 25 black and white photographs by Ansel Adams. A very interesting place to view his best work, and worth checking out.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Mesa Verde Cliff Dwellings

For Students 9th - 10th
The Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi) built homes into the sides of a cliff beginning after 1000-1100CE. These stone and mortar buildings, along with the decorative elements and objects found inside them, provide important insights into the...
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Geography: Places: Africa's Serengeti

For Students 4th - 8th
Discusses the wildlife of Africa and how many species are being threatened by poaching as well as by those who hunt them for food. Some countries try to protect their wildlife, recognizing that it is a rich natural resource that attracts...
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Other

Travel Tidings Alaska: Alaska Travel, Tourism, & Vacations

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit this free Alaska travel guide about Alaska tourism, with information on travel regions, cities, national parks, activities, weather, and various maps.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: On the School Bus: Martinsburg, Indiana 1939

For Students 9th - 10th
It's an early winter morning in rural Indiana, and Russell Bishop is getting ready to drive his school bus route. His daughter Mary Lou is with him, and his double-deep orange school bus is parked outside the family farm's barn. An...
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Other

Costa Rica Tourism and Travel Bureau

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a general overview of the history, geography, climate, transportation, communications, culture, and national parks of Costa Rica. Great place to start if you are planning a trip or just want to learn more about the country.
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Other

Costa Rica Tourism and Travel Bureau

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a general overview of the history, geography, climate, transportation, communications, culture, and national parks of Costa Rica. Great place to start if you are planning a trip or just want to learn more about the country.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Explorations in American Environmental History

For Teachers 9th - 10th
These lessons introduce students to historical perspectives of nature and the environment, drawing on the American Memory collections, other digital resources, readings, and writing exercises. Students examine materials in a variety of...
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University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: History of Biotechnology in North Carolina

For Students 9th - 10th
The biotechnology industry is comprised of all organizations involved in the development, manufacturing, or marketing of products that are based on bio-molecular research. The industry is closely aligned with the research and development...
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Haleakala Crater and the East Maui Volcano

For Students 9th - 10th
Information from USGS about the Haleakala Crater and the East Maui volcano, including the volcano's eruptive history, maps of the crater, and geologic data sets.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Geologic Provinces of the United States: Records of an Active Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover what geological treasures abound all around the nation. The United States has been organized into provinces based on geological features. Click on a province on the map, or on the links below it, to view a page of information...
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PBS

Pbs: The City of Thulamela

For Students 9th - 10th
Good information from PBS on Thulamela, another archaeological site in South Africa. Thulamela prospered between 1350 and 1650 A.D. and was skilled in mining and creating tools.

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