This site has information about the settlement patterns of the Native People of California based on the location and availability of resources.

The struggle of communities to inhabit small islands off the coast of Nova Scotia is profiled. Weather and poor land challenged the people but as transportation and communication expanded, the isolation and life style of the islanders...

This teacher's guide focuses on the fascinating world of plants. Through books and other print materials, and exploration of actual plants, children will identify plants as living things, examine the parts of plants, experiment with what...

A snapshot of what the world would be like if it lost crucial natural resources such as water, oil, and trees. Lists the causes and consequences, and ways people can make a difference.

A wide variety of facts about Ireland, such as general background, square miles, natural resources, religions, literacy rates, type of government, economic facts, exchange rates, and many other things. Some links to external sites no...

In this lesson, students explore controlled burn scenarios and the positive impacts of fire on ecosystems.

With the discovery of Toltec mounds just outside of Little Rock, a new archaeological state park was born. History of the people of the period, how they lived, traded, and traveled is included on the web site.

The Mackenzie Valley,in the Canada's Northwest Territories, is under the protection of WWF-Canada's Mackenzie River Basin Conservation Program. The program aims to protect habitats & ecosystems within the watershed, and to make sure...

Great teacher resource for helping your students learn about immigration and why people come to the United States. Help them understand the whole immigration process and why some immigrants may have complications. Includes a glossary.

Facts about Cameroon including environmental issues, geography, government, people, water, economy, agriculture, health, natural resources, energy resources, and conflict.

Facts about Burundi including environmental issues, geography, government, people, water, economy, agriculture, health, natural resources, energy resources, and conflict.

Bees provide vital benefits to people, including crop pollination and products such as honey and beeswax. But we're losing bees through colony collapse disorder. In this instructional activity, learners are put at the cutting edge of...

Facts about Chad including environmental issues, geography, government, people, water, economy, agriculture, health, natural resources, energy use, and conflict.

This resource provides a useful snapshot of Andorra: its history, people, government, economy, geography, climate, natural resources and related topics are covered.

This site from the National Humanities Center provides an interesting look at the history of fire in America, how we use it to control natural resources and how it controls us.

Canada's Petroleum Heritage website is a learning resource that presents the oil and gas industry from past to present. Its rich history, the challenges it faces today and its future potential are explored. The site showcases the people,...

Dian Fossey's work with the African Mountain Gorilla makes her a hero to both animals and people. Use this resource to learn about her studies and her campaign against poaching.

This site explains the importance of rivers in the natural balance of life on Earth, and describes what happens when people begin to tamper with rivers. This will also help students identify options for dealing with the outcomes of human...

A complete look at the Asian nation of Vietnam is provided on this site. You can research the location, geography, climate, history, culture, and people. Divided into sections for easy research.

This site from Flags of the World provides a large flag of Cote d'Ivoire with a description of the flag and the country coat of arms.

Lesson plan which allows kindergartners to combine their experiences and curiosity into developing beginning descriptions. Students use memories and illustrations in writing.

Between the Civil War and World War II, railroads were one of the nation's most important businesses and an integral part of people's lives. In this lesson plan, students assume the role of detectives investigating why the rail companies...

This lesson focuses on the scarce and non-renewable nature of fossil fuels in order to stimulate student thinking about energy conservation. It emphasizes the fact that saving energy can be good for the wallet as well as the earth's...

Learners are presented with a brief history of bridges as they learn about the three main bridge types: beam, arch and suspension. They are introduced to two natural forces - tension and compression - common to all bridges and...