Fifth and sixth graders follow Lewis and Clark from St. Louis to the Pacific and back again. They read online journal entries made by Lewis and Clark to gather information. The official Lewis and Clark website is used by learners to...

Students use authentic satellite data on the NASA website to determine when the sea surface temperature meets the criteria to induce coral bleaching.

Seventh graders identify and explain the economic differences between the North and the South incorporating photographs and a Venn Diagram to interpret the two sides. They complete a KWL and T-chart to assist them with their task for the...

Young scholars explore the Harlem Renaissance to discover where, when, and why it took place and who was associated with the experience. They decide what are the most informative facts, interesting people, and events in this lesson.

Students study the 'Marine Protected Areas' process.  In this ocean lesson students work in groups, conduct research and present it to the class.

In this comprehension worksheet, students read chapters 13 and 14 of Shiloh and complete multiple choice questions. Students complete 12 questions.  

In this crossword worksheet, young scholars complete a crossword with words from the story Shiloh. Students complete 9 words total in the crossword.

A collection of maps of the state of Virginia. Includes historical and city maps, and maps of places such as Cumberland Gap, Glen Echo Park, and Great Falls Park.

An online resource from the University of Virginia Library. This exhibition includes maps, documents, and a great overview map collections from the first images of the New World to maps from the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

A collection of West Virginia maps, including city maps and maps of national parks, monuments, and historic sites.

This resource from the University of Virginia contains the full text of Captain John Smith's "Map of Virginia, with a Description of the Country, the Commodities, People, Government and Religion," an excerpt from "Travels and Works of...

Contains a list of instructional strategies in teaching about Virginia's five regions. Also includes links to printable maps and background information.

Follow Virginia as it matures into a thriving colony. Students will enjoy this comprehensive slideshow that includes pictures, maps, timelines, and an original newspaper advertisement looking for a runaway slave. Information on the...

This site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory allows you to learn more about Virginia through these different types of maps. This site contains a black and white map, a county map, a satellite image map, a shaded...

This virtual tour of the ruins of Pompeii features a clickable map, panoramic images, and detailed photographs of unearthed interiors that reveal 1st century C.E. Roman life. An essay discusses life in Pompeii and Roman urbanism in general.

Very thorough web site featuring a guide for teaching the history, geography, and economics of the early West African empire of Mali. By clicking on the links on top, you will uncover a wealth of resources providing information,...

This site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory contains a black and white map, a county map, a satellite image map, a shaded relief map. Check out West Virginia's landforms.

Online resource for teaching about Jamestown. Includes lesson plans, biographies, maps, primary resources, interactives, and lots more.

This virtual tour of the ruins of Pompeii features a clickable map, panoramic images, and detailed photographs of unearthed interiors that reveal 1st century C.E. Roman life. An essay discusses life in Pompeii and Roman urbanism in general.