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The Texas Hill Country: Texas History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a wide range of unique and interesting articles and online books which focus on various aspects of Texas' history. Content ranges from the first people of Texas to the presidency of Anson Jones to a look at one of the...
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Volcano Hazards Program: Cascades Volcanoes Observatory

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about all the volcanoes in the Cascades, which range from Canada in the north to California in the south.
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Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Cougar

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the cougar.
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Appalachian Trail

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the Appalachian Trail. Provides journal entries from hikers on the trail, books, maps, and cassettes.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Pacific Ring of Fire

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers information on the location of the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Map included.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed geographical information on any country is available at this site. Within the World Map section, you can get facts and figures about each country's geography, demographics, government, political system, flags, historical and...
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Bscs: Content Background Earth's Changing Surface

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
This is written to support and further your content learning about the dynamic nature of Earth's surface. The goal is for you to develop a conceptual understanding of landforms so that you will be able to more effectively teach...
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Peakbagger: Mt. Aconcagua

For Students 9th - 10th
Description and climbing notes about Mt. Aconcagua in Argentina. Includes a detailed description, notes, pictures, and links. Good informational site.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plix: Continent Continent Convergent Plate Boundaries

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site includes an animation and a short quiz over convergent plate boundaries.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Continent Continent Convergent Plate Boundaries

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes convergent plate boundaries where two continental plates come together.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Continent Continent Convergent Plate Boundaries

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes convergent plate boundaries where two continental plates come together.
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2 Go Mt. Everest

For Students 9th - 10th
Photographs and brief description of the tallest mountain in the world.
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World Atlas

World Atlas: Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Provided here is a description of Mexico's geography including its mountain ranges, coastal plains, plateaus, volcanoes and peninsulas.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Allegheny Woodrat

For Students 4th - 8th
The Allegheny Woodrat is the only woodrat in its Appalachian Mountain range. Instead of building large stick houses, these Woodrats build cup-shaped nests of twigs, bark bits, and grass in rocks and buildings. Learn more about the...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Long Tailed Vole

For Students 4th - 8th
Long-tailed Voles need cool, moist habitats, so they are found mostly near the peaks of mountain ranges. Fruits and seeds make up the bulk of their diet, but they also eat fungi, bark, and leaves if necessary. Learn more about the...
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About Korea: Geography and People

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the geography of the peninsula which holds both North and South Korea. Find out the importance the rivers play in the economy and culture of the country.
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Audubon Nature Institute: Cougar

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the cougar and discover details about its behavior, eating habits, range, conservation status, and other unique facts.
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ArtLex

Art Lex: Examples of Landscapes by Artists Born Before 1700

For Students 9th - 10th
This website has great examples of landscapes done by artists born before 1700 by artists of a variety of nationalities and art movements. Includes art ranging in date from as early as the 3rd millenium B.C. to 1701. Each image has a...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers:patagonia: The Aeronautics of Condor Flight

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Examine the size, range and habits of the Andean condor, construct a model condor and fly it.
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Curated OER

Himalayan Range

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed and thorough information about the Himalaya Mountains. Learn all about this mighty mountain chain and its diverse environment.
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Mountain Bluebird

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Mountain Bluebird. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, diet, life cycle, and behavior.
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Mountain Bluebird

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Mountain Bluebird. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, diet, life cycle, and behavior.
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Curated OER

Mountain Bluebird

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Mountain Bluebird. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, diet, life cycle, and behavior.
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Curated OER

Mountain Bluebird

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Mountain Bluebird. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, diet, life cycle, and behavior.

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