Graphic
Curated OER

Ed Tech Clearinghouse: Koppen Climate Classification of North America, 1911

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1911 of the climate regions of North America using the classification system developed by Wladimir Koppen, based on the concept that native vegetation is the best expression of climate. The major groups are (A)...
Graphic
Curated OER

Etc: The British Colonies in North America, 1700 1760

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of eastern North America showing the expansion of the British colonies in the region from 1700 to 1760.
Interactive
BBC

Bbc: Estados Unidos De America/united States of America

For Students 9th - 10th
Review accurate and up to date statistics on the population of Hispanics in the United States. Click on the different states and find how Hispanics are becoming the number one minority in the United States.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: North American

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about North American countries and geography. The flags, maps, exports, natural resources, and languages of North American are found on this website.
Graphic
Other

Maps of Nuclear Power Reactors: Menu Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Maps showing locations of nuclear power reactors.
Graphic
Other

California Regional Weather Server: Jet Stream Analyses and Forecasts

For Students 9th - 10th
California Regional Weather Service provides the latest jet stream analyses and forecasts for the Northern Hemisphere, Eastern Pacific & Western North America, North America, North Atlantic, and the Southern Hemisphere.
eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: The Americas

For Students 11th - 12th
After reading this section, students will be able to locate on a map the major American civilizations before the arrival of the Spanish, discuss the cultural achievements of these civilizations and also the differences and similarities...
Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Our Nation

For Students 3rd - 8th
Cartoon Ben Franklin guides students through a simple geography lesson about the seven continents, North America, the fifty states, and Washington, D.C.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mapping the Glaciers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, learners will use Minnesota Geological Survey 3-D maps of the upper Midwest to trace the outlines of where they believe glaciers may have affected North America. They will identify landforms that resulted from glacial...
Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Rainfall in North America, 1898

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1898 of North America, Central America, Greenland, and the Caribbean to Puerto Rico showing the general distribution of rainfall in the region. The map shows areas of little or no rainfall to areas of heavy rainfall. The map...
Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: North America, 1858

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1858 of North America showing the boundaries at the time for Russian America (Alaska), Greenland, British America or New Britain, Canada East and Canada West, the United States, Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies...
Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Eastern North America, 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of eastern North America in 1812 subtitled 'The War of Independence and the War of 1812-1814.’ The map is color-coded to show the territories of the original thirteen colonies, the territory to the west that was ceded to the...
Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Relief of North America, 1890

For Students 9th - 10th
A relief map from 1890 of North America, Central America, Greenland, and the Caribbean to Puerto Rico showing the general mountain systems, highlands, and plains of the region. Major river systems are shown. "North America is the third...
Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Drawing North America, 1872

For Students 9th - 10th
A map exercise from 1872 for drawing North America. The map shows the general outline of the coasts, major waters and rivers, and a vertical profile cross-section of the continent from the San Francisco Bay area to Cape Hatteras....
Graphic
Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Population of North America, 1898

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1898 showing the population distribution of North America, Central America, and Caribbean to Puerto Rico. The map shows areas of sparse to heavily populated concentrations at the time. "Many thousands of white men from western...
Graphic
Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Heat Belts in North America, 1898

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1898 showing the heat belts in North America. The map gives the boundary isotherms of the hot belt as a mean temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit and the cold belt as a mean temperature of 30 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating the...
Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: North America, 1868

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1868 of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean showing the physical features of the region, vegetation types, ocean currents, temperatures, principal products and mineral deposits. Mountain chains are represented by...
Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: North America, Vegetation, 1911

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1911 of North America, Central America, Greenland, and the Caribbean to Puerto Rico showing the areas of primary vegetation types for the region. The map is color-coded to show areas of forests, areas of woodland, grass, and...
Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: North America, Population, 1911

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1911 of North America, Central America, Greenland, and the Caribbean to Puerto Rico showing the population distribution at the time. The map is color-coded to show population densities from under 2 persons per square mile to...
Graphic
Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Vegetation of North America, 1916

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1916 of North America, Central America, Greenland, and the Caribbean to Puerto Rico showing the general distribution of vegetation types in the region. The map is color-coded to show natural vegetation in areas of ice desert,...
Graphic
Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: North America and West Indies, 1870

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean to St. Thomas and St. John islands in 1870 showing political boundaries at the time, mountain systems and terrain, rivers, and major cities. The map is color-coded to show the...
Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: North America, 1882

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1882 of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, showing political boundaries at the time, major cities, mountain systems, lakes, rivers, and coastal features of the region. The map is color-coded to show general...
Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Central North America, 1755

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of central North America showing territorial claims at the beginning of the French and Indian War in 1755. The map shows the Oregon Country, the Spanish claims to New Spain and Florida, the French claims to Louisiana and Canada,...
Graphic
Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: The Surface of North America, 1912

For Students 9th - 10th
A base relief map from 1912 of North America, Central America, Greenland, and the Caribbean to Puerto Rico showing the general surface terrain, including mountain systems, highlands, plains, and major river systems of the region....

Other popular searches