Colorado State University
Colorado State University: Basic Functional Anatomy of the Digestive System
This site has a concise description of the digestive system with a nice diagram. The site also provides basic definitions of key parts.
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Western State College of Colorado: Panda Project
This site contains a variety of Panda resources including samples and project ideas.
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Colorado State University: Islamic Holidays and Observances
Here is an easy-to-understand description of Ramadan, the Month of Fasting. Find the meaning of Ramadan, why fasting is important, devotion to God, the food in Ramadan, and the spirit of Ramadan.
Colorado State University
Colorado State University: Aquaporins: Water Channels
Learn about water channels called aquaporins that allow water to cross the cell membrane.
Colorado State University
Colorado State Writing Center: Business Letters: Format
This resource gives guidelines to how to construct the proper business letter format. Complete with detailed instructions and examples.
Colorado State University
Colorado State Writing Center: Critical Reading
In-depth instructions on critical reading with lots of links to more reading guides and activities. A good site to help improve reading skills to become a better writer.
Colorado State University
Colorado State Writing Center: Introduction: Writing Memos
This resource includes information on the definition, purpose, audience, format, and types of memos.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hazardous Business: The Railroads Come to Texas
What made transportation in early Texas so difficult? What were the road conditions like? This article talks about land and water transportation in Texas in the years leading up to and after the Civil War. Also, check out photos and...
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Coronado Explores the Southwestern United States
This page details Coronado's expedition, the discovery of the Grand Canyon and the search for Quivira. Click on the map for a closer look at Coronado's Expedition.
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University of Montana: Wilderness: Mount Sneffels: Facts and Images
Learn facts and view images of this Colorado mountain, which is surrounded by wildflowers and hiking trails. Includes a PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
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National Park Service: American Southwest
After reading a brief introduction on the history of the Southwest, click on the list of sites. You will find hyperlinks to important and historic sites that are located in Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado.
Huntington Library
Huntington Library: Constitution on Trial: Internment of Japanese in Wwii
In this lesson, 11th graders look at what happened to the Japanese who were living in the United States during World War II and examine their experiences of internment. They will also consider the constitutionality of removing some civil...
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The Us50
This clickable map of the United States gives students access to research information from history and tourism to attractions and famous historic figures.
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Map of Colorado
Use this online resource for information on Colorado. Includes map and state flag, motto, state symbols, origin of name, government officials, brief history of the state, and links to famous people of the state.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Colorado, 1911
A map from 1911 of Colorado showing the State capital of Denver, counties and county seats, major cities and towns, railroads, the Rockies and other mountain systems, lakes, and rivers. A grid reference in the margins of the map lists...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Colorado, 1920
A map from 1920 of Colorado showing the State capital of Denver, counties and county seats, major cities and towns, railroads, the Rockies and other mountain systems, lakes, and rivers. A grid reference in the margins of the map lists...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Colorado, 1914
A map from 1914 of Colorado showing the State capital of Denver, counties and county seats, major cities and towns, railroads, the Rockies and other mountain systems, lakes, and rivers. A grid reference in the left margin of the map...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Colorado, 1906
A map from 1906 of Colorado showing the State capital of Denver, major cities and towns, railroads, the Rockies and other mountain systems, lakes, and rivers.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Colorado, 1909
A map from 1909 of Colorado showing the State capital of Denver, major cities and towns, railroads, the Rockies and other mountain systems, lakes, and rivers.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Colorado, 1919
A map from 1919 of Colorado showing the State capital of Denver, major cities and towns, railroads, the Rockies and other mountain systems, lakes, and rivers.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Colorado, 1892
A map from 1892 of Colorado showing the State capital of Denver, counties and county seats, major cities and towns, railroads, mountain systems, lakes, and rivers.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Colorado, 1902
A map from 1902 of Colorado showing the State capital of Denver, counties, major cities and towns, railroads, the Rockies and other mountain systems, lakes, and rivers.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Colorado, 1920
A map from 1920 of Colorado showing the State capital of Denver, counties and county seats, major cities and towns, railroads, the Rockies and other mountain systems, lakes, and rivers.