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New Internationalist Magazine: Muslims: The Facts
Facts and statistical data of Muslim populations around the world. Includes geographical distribution of different groups and sectors.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Economic Aspects of the Civil War: A New Economy of War
The "Breadbasket of the Confederacy", the Shenandoah Valley, depended on the rail lines to distribute food to both the troops and the civil population of the South. Read about the economic war that was waged hand in hand with the...
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Jaguar
What do you want to know about jaguars? This educational resource looks at the behavior, diet, life cycle, characteristics, habitat and range of these big cats.
BBC
Bbc: History Trail: Victorian Britain: Britain as Workshop of the World
Articles about the evolution of new classes of workers in Britain leads into information about the 1841 census, as well as an activity and quiz.
University of South Florida
Florida Center for Instructional Technology: The Apalachees of Northwest Florida
The Apalachee tribe inhabited Northwest Florida. Pre-European contact life, the arrival of Europeans and its impact, and the decline of the Apalachees are discussed.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Desert Cottontail
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Desert Cottontail. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, and more.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Short Tailed Albatross
What makes a Short-tailed Albatross unique? Learn more about this fascinating aquatic bird through this resource. The site features information ranging from characteristics and behavior to life cycle and diet.
Other
K 3 Learning pages.com: Owls
This online resource provides several links to elementary information on owls. You will find lesson plans, photographs, information, facts and more when you explore this resource.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: "I'd Like to Buy the World a Coke": Student Web Activity
Students will work online using the Coca Cola Company Web site to learn about global economics. They will find the regions where Coca-Cola Company operations take place, and what economic conditions have a negative impact on sales. They...
Other
Marine Mammal Center: Harbor Seal
A complete site that presents a wide range of information on the Harbor seal. Links can be found that provide information on other seals.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Giant Panda
This resource provides detailed information about giant pandas.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Bornean Orangutan
This site has a detailed fact sheet on the Bornean orangutan.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Sumatran Orangutan
This resource provides information about the Sumatran orangutan.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Clouded Leopard
To learn more about this particular leopard, examine these photos and study the detailed fact sheet.
PBS
Pbs Nature: Orangutans
Come and check out this awesome resource on orangutans. Students who need help narrowing their informational search will benefit from this clear and concise resource.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Eastern Cottontail
Explore the world of the Eastern Cottontail. Find out about this mammal's habitat, characteristics, diet, life cycle, range and behavior when you visit this educational resource.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Black Tailed Jackrabbit
Explore the world of the Black-tailed Jackrabbit when you visit this educational site. This site features information on the habitat, characteristics, range, diet and more of this fascinating placental.
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
World Wildlife Foundation: Giant Panda
This resource provides a general overview of the Giant Panda.
University of Glasgow
Steps Statistics Glossary: Expected Value
Site defines statistical expected value as the population mean and discusses it's usefulness as a summary value of a variable's distribution. The formula for calculating expected value is provided, as is an example.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Eastern Heather Vole
The Eastern Heather Vole has a wide distribution across Canada. Its population is thought to be very sparse, but this could be because so few are trapped. Learn more about the Phenacomys ungava, more commonly known as an Eastern Heather...
Other
Baby Boomer Head Quarters: The Boomer Numbers
This page, part of the many pages offered by Boomer Headquarters, has many valuable statistics collected from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census along with interesting explanations of the numbers.
BBC
Bbc: American Black Bear
This site has great black bear photos and facts on this beautiful animal.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Cities and Towns of Europe, 1901
A sketch map from 1901 of Europe, showing the distribution of cities and towns in the region at the time. The size of the dots indicate the comparative populations.