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History.com: North Carolina
Take a detailed look at the state of North Carolina! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
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History.com: North Dakota
Take a detailed look at the state of North Dakota! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
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History.com: Oregon
Take a detailed look at the state of Oregon! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
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History.com: Pennsylvania
Take a detailed look at the state of Pennsylvania! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
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History.com: South Carolina
Take a detailed look at the state of South Carolina! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
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History.com: Idaho
Take a detailed look at the state of Idaho! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
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National Park Service: Death Valley National Park
Death Valley acquired its name during the California Gold Rush, but the Timbisha Shoshone inhabited the region long before. The severely hot and dry national park is packed with history, culture, incredible geology, and, believe it or...
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National Park Service: Death Valley National Park
Death Valley acquired its name during the California Gold Rush, but the Timbisha Shoshone inhabited the region long before. The severely hot and dry national park is packed with history, culture, incredible geology, and, believe it or...
SMART Technologies
Smart: Native American Unit
This lesson activity introduces to the students the diversity that exists among Native Americans. It provides a map of the tribes in the United States, the tribes in various sections of the US and information about the cultures of these...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: A Look at Our Natural Environment
During this lesson students will have the opportunity to research, analyze, and collect data on how the natural environment influenced the Native Americans long ago, and how it still influences us today. Using information gathered from...
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Portugal
Travel site webpage with beautiful photographs and information on the history of Portugal. Also includes information on the country's demographics, culture, and geography.
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National Park Service: Joshua Tree
Almost central between Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas lies California's Joshua Tree National Park. The desert park website offers a rich history, culture, and impressive ecosystem.
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National Park Service: Lava Beds National Monument
Lava Beds National Monument finds its home in northeastern California. National Park Services provides an excellent overview filled with details to the rich history, culture, artwork and more.
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National Park Service: Mississippi River
Great way to explore the River, unless you're on a boat, of course! Click on sections of the site to discover the culture and history of the River. You can even become a Junior Ranger of the Mississippi.
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National Park Service: Lassen Volcanic National Park
Northern California hot spot Lassen Volcanic National Park consists of thirty volcanic peaks. The park boasts of its hydrothermal features and offers historical, cultural, and scientific information.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Russia
A 29-page pdf file containing an enormous amount of information about Russia. Includes major cities, holidays, history, geography, climate, natural resources, population, religion, education, economy, government, budget, industry and...
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History.com: California
Take a detailed look at the state of California! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Albania
This look at Albania from the Library of Congress covers its history through the 1990's, its geography, government, social structure, economy, and national security.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Angola
Find out about the history of Angola up to the mid- 1990's from this Library of Congress site. You can also read about the geography, economy, and Angolan society on this worthwhile site.
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National Park Service: Big Bend
Deemed more than just a desert, Big Bend is indeed that! Find excellent narrative on the history and culture of this incredible park as well as notes on nature and science. Be sure to click on Visitor Photo Gallery for stunning views.
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National Park Service: Everglades National Park
Welcome to the official site of the Everglades National Park. It is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United Stat. Designated as a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, and Wetland of International Importance....
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National Park Service: Devils Tower
This resource, by the National Park Service, offers a comprehensive series of information about Devils Tower. This natural formation, highly regarded by Native Americans, has also had the great distinction of being listed as the first...
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National Park Service: Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in the Sonoran Desert, in Arizona, was declared a national monument to preserve the ecological wonders it houses. Peruse the history, culture, nature and science. Teachers, be sure to check out the...
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National Park Service: Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
The youngest volcano on the Colorado Plateau, Sunset Crater, has been standing tall and setting the landscape and ecosystem for over 900 years. Explore the history, culture, nature and science connected with Sunset Crater and the greater...