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Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University: Washington State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory allows you to learn more about Washington through these different types of maps. This site contains a black and white map, a county map, a satellite image map, a...
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Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University: West Virginia State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University: Wyoming State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, you can learn more about this vast state of Wyoming through several different maps. This site contains a shaded relief map, a satellite image map, a black and...
Website
NASA

Nasa: Lunar History

For Students 9th - 10th
A current history of our exploration and general facts about the Moon.
Website
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian: Earth From Space

For Students 9th - 10th
You may not have seen the monsoon rains in India or Mount Taranaki in New Zealand, but thanks to the Smithsonian's online exhibit, it's easy to observe the earths natural and man made features. Click on "Online Exhibition" to view and...
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NASA

Nasa: Japan Quake

For Students 9th - 10th
NASA provides technical calculations on the 9.0 quake and tsunami that hit Japan in March, 2011. Find satellite images, as well as narrative on the effects of the quake on Japan and the Earth itself.
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Other

Geology.com: United States of America

For Students 9th - 10th
The following website includes a satellite image of the United States. It also includes a list of bordering countries, cities, locations, natural resources, natural hazards, and environmental issues.
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Other

University of Alabama: Alabama Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
This page contains 3575 maps of Alabama. Includes historical and contemporary maps.
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Other

Lehigh University: Land Use Change

For Teachers 6th - 9th
An inquiry-based science unit for middle school students centered on how human activities affect environmental changes related to land use. The lessons integrate technology and lab activities while teaching about today's land use and how...
Website
The Washington Post

The Gulf Coast in Katrina's Wake

For Students 9th - 10th
This vivid look at New Orleans and the surrounding areas truly gets to the core of the destruction imposed by Hurricane Katrina. A graphic overview, panoramic photographs, and short videos are just a few of the amazing resources offered...
Interactive
Quia

Quia: Luna and Beyond (Quiz)

For Students 3rd - 8th
A series of questions about the moons of our Solar System is presented in a millionaire game format.
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Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University: Alabama State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this site from the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory for several different types of maps for the state of Alabama. You can find everything from a county map to a shaded relief map. If you are looking for map...
Website
NASA

Nasa: Our Earth as Art

For Students 9th - 10th
These breathtaking aerial shots (taken from Landsat 7) show you the true beauty of the world we live on.
PPT
University of Michigan

University of Michigan: The Great Lakes: An Environmental History [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Michigan provides a PowerPoint presentation on the environmental history of the Great Lakes. Provides aerial shots of the Great Lakes from a satellite, various geographical maps over the Great Lake Region, and pictures...
Graphic
Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Global Vegetation

For Students 9th - 10th
This picture helps show global vegetation levels. Looking at the image it is clear to see that some areas are rich in vegetation while others are not. Vegetation levels are vital for humans living around the world, satellites monitor the...
Graphic
Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Great Barrier Reef

For Students 9th - 10th
This beautiful satellite image shows the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest reef system and also the world's largest living structure. It is located off the coast of north-eastern Australia....