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Library of Congress

World Digital Library: United States History: Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of primary source materials linked to a map that explore a wide scope of events in the history of the United States from 1492 on. Click on any numbered circle and a popup appears showing one or more thumbnails and where the...
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Esri: Arc Gis: Agricultural Capability of United States Soils

For Students 9th - 10th
A sophisticated map tool that shows the capability of soils for agriculture, with or without irrigation, for the whole of the United States. Enter a location and a color coded map is shown, along with a key for interpreting it. The...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Maps of Cities and Towns

For Students 9th - 10th
Looking for old maps of somewhere in the United States? Check out this huge collection of maps! Search by the name of a city or town, another keyword, subject, title, or geographic location.
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United States Naval Academy: Papacy and Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive summary details the history of the strained relationship between the kings and popes during the time period of 955-1356. Their fight for dominance is outlined by date with primary source documents, pictures, artwork,...
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United States Naval Academy: Kings and Kingdoms of England and France

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive resource covers all the highlights of history (wars, kings, famine) in England and France between 973-1350. Organized by dates, this site includes links to primary source documents, maps, and artwork from this time...
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The Newberry Library

Newberry: Political and Military History: Map 14: u.s. Mexican War, 1845

For Teachers K - 1st
Lessons for students in K-12 depicting North America prior to the United States and Mexico War, 1845. Students explore the mid-century political and cultural context in which the U.S. experienced growth and expansion.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: United States Presidential Election, 2000

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article offers a thorough summary and analysis of the presidential election of 2000. Electoral maps, charts, photos and links are included. A good starting point for research, but because information may be edited, a...
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The Newberry Library

Newberry: Historical Geography of Transportation: Map 10: United States, 1835

For Teachers K - 1st
Lessons K-12 examining the role of transportation systems in the development and settlement of the lands between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River.
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Virginia History Series

Virginia History Series: Virginia State History Wwii Era (1940 1948) [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th
WWII awakened a massive development in Virginia from manufacturing to naval bases. Follow the course of the war through pictures, maps, charts and political cartoons. Visualize life in America and abroad during the war.
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Satellite Mapping of Tropical Forest Cover and Deforestation

For Students 9th - 10th
This review was formulated to offer recommendations to the United States Agency on International Development concerning global development practices with regard to deforestation activities. It suggests that satellite mapping of tropical...
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Central Pacific Railroad Photographic History Museum

Cprr History Museum: Railway & Travel Guides and the Pacific Railroad

For Students 9th - 10th
Ride the rails in the late 19th century by following these travel guides for railroads across the country. Find copies of the guides showing time tables, maps, and descriptions of the trips.
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Geological Survey Program: Facts About the New Madrid Seismic Zone

For Students 10th - 12th
It's surprising to find out that the New Madrid Seismic Zone is the most seismically active area in the United States. The facts go into the New Madrid fault very scientifically and are very detailed. Find maps and charts showing...
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Serdp: Managing Contaminated Sediments

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is from the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP), an environmental research arm of the Department of Defense. It explains how sediment contamination has affected DoD facilities and what is being...
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The Line of June 4, 1967

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the history of the demarcation lines between Israel and Syria--lines which in part caused the June War.

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