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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: United States, 1888
A map from 1888 of the United States showing state boundaries and state capitals, major cities and towns, mountain systems, lakes, rivers, and coastal features. Longitude from Greenwich is shown at the top of the map, and from Washington...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Drawing the United States, 1872
A map skills exercise from 1872 showing the drawing of the United States with proportional measurements. The map shows state and territory boundaries at the time (Dakota, Montana, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Oklahoma, New Mexico,...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Density of Population in the u.s., 1901
A map from 1901 of the United States showing the population distribution at the time. The map is keyed to show areas of population densities ranging from sparse to very dense. This map is part of a classroom map study illustrating how,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: North America, 1899
A study map from 1899 using North America to illustrate various geographic terms commonly found on maps. The map shows examples of continent, river valley, peninsula, strait, bay, political boundary, lakes, island, ocean, cape, sound,...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Distribution of Native Americans, 1500
A map from 1906 of North America central Canada to northern Mexico showing the distribution and territories of the Native Americans around 1500. The boundaries are based on linguistic stock and not tribal territories. "Anthropologists of...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Forest Regions, 1898
A map from 1898 of the United States showing the forest regions in the contiguous 48 states. "Fully one third of the timber cut in the world each year comes from the forests of the United States. Indeed, lumbering is carried on so...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Route of the Panama Isthmian Canal, 1904
A map from 1904 of the Panama Canal showing terrain relief of the isthmus, noting the 'Canal always follows the line of the Railroad’ from Colon to the city of Panama. "For generations the Panama Canal had been the dream of man and for...
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Map
Provides an interesting overview of the newly independent territory of Kosovo including discussions of its history, current information, political leaders, and news media. Also features a timeline of key events, recent news stories, and...
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Smithsonian Education: Establishing Borders: Expansion of Borders 1846 48
This online lesson plan shows students through primary sources how the borders of the U.S. changed in just a few years. They are asked to analyze maps and use map skills. All maps and worksheets are included as well as additional resources.
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Map
Mr. X of the Letter People has disappeared in one of the 50 U.S. States. You must use your U.S. geography skills to help track him down.
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1948 Regina Chamber of Commerce Map
This site tells Regina's history through historical photos and text. The site is navigated via a map of the city. The Teacher's Section has discussion questions and a book list.
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Map Courtesy of Jose Poncet!
A discussion of the three reasons The Battle of Manila Bay is notable, the objectives of the battle, the preparations, and an extensive account of the battle itself.
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Map of the Northwest Territory
This is a study guide about the Northwest Ordinance created to help students prepare for the Citizenship portion of the Ohio 9th Grade Proficiency Test. There are links to important terms or other related words.
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Map, So. Pacific r.r., 1896
A reading guide and discussion questions for Frank Norris' novel, "The Octopus," which outlines the unbridled power of the American railroads.
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1846 Globe
This online lesson plan shows students through primary sources how the borders of the U.S. changed in just a few years. They are asked to analyze maps and use map skills. All maps and worksheets are included as well as additional resources.
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New France, 1632, by Samuel De Champlain
Using the best tools available, Champlain created this map in 1632. Students can appreciate his skill as a cartographer by comparing Champlain's 1632 map to modern day maps of eastern Canada.
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China: Communism at 50
The "New York Times" on the web International. Focuses on Communism with a timeline, audio discussion, an interactive map, and slide show. Has great pictures and many links to other similar topics about China.
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Wikipedia: Latin America
Internet encyclopedia article on Latin America that provides a great overview of the region. Discussions include history, the countries, religion, culture, and more.
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Geography
Mr. X of the Letter People has disappeared in one of the 50 U.S. States. You must use your U.S. geography skills to help track him down.
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Mr X
Mr. X of the Letter People has disappeared in one of the 50 U.S. States. You must use your U.S. geography skills to help track him down.
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China: Communism at 50
The "New York Times" on the web International. Focuses on Communism with a timeline, audio discussion, an interactive map, and slide show. Has great pictures and many links to other similar topics about China.
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China: Communism at 50
The "New York Times" on the web International. Focuses on Communism with a timeline, audio discussion, an interactive map, and slide show. Has great pictures and many links to other similar topics about China.
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China: Communism at 50
The "New York Times" on the web International. Focuses on Communism with a timeline, audio discussion, an interactive map, and slide show. Has great pictures and many links to other similar topics about China.
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China: Communism at 50
The "New York Times" on the web International. Focuses on Communism with a timeline, audio discussion, an interactive map, and slide show. Has great pictures and many links to other similar topics about China.
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