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Earth Journalism Network: Climate Commons

For Students 9th - 10th
A unique interactive tool that embeds news articles and information about climate change into a map of the United States. Users are able to explore what the impact of climate change at a local, regional or national level, as well as...
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BBC

Bbc: Weather: Search

For Students 9th - 10th
Find information about current weather conditions anywhere in the world by entering the city and country. The site breaks down the information into specific areas and regions, which makes it convenient to search through.
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National Weather Service

National Weather Service:climate Prediction Center: Daily Precipitation Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th
Find real-time daily precipitation analysis for the United States, Mexico, and South America as well as accumulated precipitation maps for the past 30 or 90 days.
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University of Wisconsin Marathon County: Koppen's Classification Map

For Students 6th - 8th
Keeping vegetation in mind, Koppen's Climate Classification Map is the most widely used system of measuring the combination of precipitation and temperature. This map identifies areas and labels them variations of tropical, dry,...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Climate and Life Provinces of North America, 1911

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1911 of North America and Central America showing the seven climate zones and three life provinces in the region. The map is color-coded to show the Arctic, Hudsonian, and Canadian climate zones (Boreal Region), Transition,...
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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...
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PBS

Amazon: South America

For Students 9th - 10th
Map of South America in which students can use the interactive site to explore political, physical, climate and populaton features.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Climatic Regions of Mexico, 1899

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1899 of Mexico showing the general climate divisions of the region, including areas of warm climate, temperate climate, and cold climate. "The Tropic of Cancer crosses Mexico near the center. The low, hot, and moist coast...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Mean Average Temperatures in North America, 1906

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1906 of North America showing the mean annual isotherms of the region given in degrees Fahrenheit. "The climate of North America naturally varies greatly, depending on latitude, the general atmospheric circulation or direction...
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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)...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies, 1898

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1898 of Mexico, Central America and the West Indies. The map includes an inset map of Cuba and the Isthmus of Nicaragua. "The surface of the Rocky Mountain highland in Mexico is quite similar to that of the great plateau...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: South China, 1971

For Students 9th - 10th
"South China comprises the drainage basins of the middle and lower Yangtze River, the basin of the His Chiang (West River) in Kwangtung and Kwangsi; and the mountainous coastal provinces of Fukien and Chekiang. The division between the...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: North China, 1971

For Students 9th - 10th
" North China includes the densely populated and intensively cultivated North China Plain, the loess-covered uplands of Shansi, northern Shensi, and eastern Kansu, and the sparsely populated, semiarid steppes of Inner Mongolia....
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Ed Tech Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Zoogeographic Areas of North America, 1906

For Students 9th - 10th
A zoogeographic map of North America and Central America from 1906 showing life zones of the region based on climate conditions.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Population Distribution of Asia, 1921

For Students 9th - 10th
A base map of Asia from 1921 showing the general population distribution of the region at the time. "The climate of southeastern Asia is so warm and moist that food plants grow there in abundance. Nearly half the people of the world live...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Physical and Cultural Geography of Europe, 1915

For Students 9th - 10th
Six maps of Europe showing the average rainfall, the major climate zones, agricultural products (rye, corn, wheat, rice, and sugar beets), industrial products (iron, textile, and coal), ethnic groups, and religions.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Europe (Physical), 1868

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1868 of Europe, showing the physical features, climate, and commercial resources of the region. Mountain chains are represented by lines of varying thickness, with the broader the line, the greater the elevation. The highest...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Physical and Cultural Geography of the German Empire, 1915

For Students 9th - 10th
Six maps of the German Empire showing the average rainfall, the major climate zones, metal industrial products and mining (iron, coal, silver, copper, and salt), textile industrial products (silk, wool, cotton, and linen) ethnic groups,...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Industrial Sections, 1898

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1898 of the United States showing the Industrial Sections of the contiguous 48 states at the time. "Owing largely to differences in surface structure, climate, and soil, the great productions of our country are confined more...
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For Students 9th - 10th
Take an exciting tour of the Patagonia region in South America in this engaging site. Students discover the history, economy, geography, climate, and people of this region. It includes maps, journal excerpts,photographs, and classroom...
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Smis: Daily Satellite Photo: European Russia, Western Siberia, North East Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers weather maps for three areas: European Russia, Western Siberia, and Northeast Europe. The maps show very current weather conditions for each area.
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Curated OER

Click Here to See an Altitude Map

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Virtual Sun gives a detailed account of the geographical region once inhabited by the Maya People. It describes the landscape, climate, and altitude.
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Curated OER

Click Here to See a Rainfall Map

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Virtual Sun gives a detailed account of the geographical region once inhabited by the Maya People. It describes the landscape, climate, and altitude.
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Curated OER

Click Here to See a Temperature Map

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Virtual Sun gives a detailed account of the geographical region once inhabited by the Maya People. It describes the landscape, climate, and altitude.