The Newberry Library
Newberry: Historical Geography: Map 11: The Transcontinental Rail Network, 1878
Lesson for K-12 using historical maps examine the geographic, political, and economic factors that influenced the growth of railroads.
Oklahoma Historical Society
Oklahoma Historical Society: Shawnee Trail
The Shawnee Trail, also known as the Texas Road, was a major corridor for transporting cattle, goods and people across Indian territory in the 1800s and stretched from Texas to Oklahoma. Briefly described it its history.
CPALMS
Cpalms: Mudslide
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a formative assessment task where students are asked to first make a mathematical model of a mudslide given the dimensions of the area it covers. They then use an estimate of density to...
Other
Nevada's Official State Site
This site covers all information about the State of Nevada, including government, education, employment, public safety, social services, transportation, and the Nevada Demographer.
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Nevada's Official State Site
This site covers all information about the State of Nevada, including government, education, employment, public safety, social services, transportation, Nevada Demographer, and so on.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Magnet Lab: What Is a Dewar?
What are those big, silver containers that scientists push down the Magnet lab hallways? Find out what these devices are in this short article.
Other
Career One Stop: Career and Cluster Videos
Resource offers online career videos in 16 industry areas to learn about the type of work performed in a variety of jobs in each industry area.
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State of Georgia Official Site
This is the official website of the State of Georgia. Content includes government information, tourist information, statistical facts, local city and county information, and much more.
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Tiverton Museum: Virtual Victorians
This is a virtual gallery of Victorian life themed into daily life, toys and Victorian legacy. Students can ask a Victorian child a question amongst other activities, and there is a teacher's area with ideas and downloadable resources.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Do as the Romans: Construct an Aqueduct!
In this activity, students work with specified materials to create aqueduct components that will transport 2 liters of water across a short distance in their classroom. The goal is to build an aqueduct that will supply Aqueductis, a...
US Senate
United States Senate Committee on Finance
This website outlines the purpose of the United States Senate Committee on Finance. Check out the hot legislation going through the committee. Don't miss out on any of the press releases too.