Peter Campbell explains how sunken cities are studied by scientists to help us understand the lives of our ancestors, the dynamic nature of our planet, and the impact of each on the other. [4:31]

PBS site that traces the history and nature of foreign perceptions of Bhutan, a country which was closed to tourists until 1974.

Fifth graders learn that even in the most fantastical settings, literature can teach us real lessons about life. Students explore the opposition of good and evil; the value in courage, adventure, forgiveness, and honesty; and the...

Part of the Golden Gate National Recreational Area, Alcatraz Island is located in the San Francisco Bay. Originally a lighthouse and military fort, the island is best known for being a federal prison. The island is packed full of...

Uncover the brief history and geology of the Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River. For further information, this resource will lead to Big Bend's National Park.

Native American peoples throughout the Western region determined their unique lifestyle by their proximity and abundance of natural resources. This article discusses their food practices, social structures, and religious norms.

This is a very fun and engaging resource for kids and teachers. Students can learn about wildlife and ecology while reading stories and articles, playing games, and doing activities.

The last year this resource seems to be updated is 1993. However, there is still excellent information provided on the history, geographic regions, natural resources, ethnic groups, and other aspects of Algeria.

Chapter 6 of a report on the energy industry in Texas. It looks at liquified petroleum gas, or LPG, which is the name given to hydrocarbon-based gases generated from crude oil or natural gas. The history of LPG is described, its uses,...

Like a time machine, amber fossils take us back in the earth's history to discover the plants, animals and ecological relationships of prehistoric ecosystems. This resource has several interesting pictures of a variety of Dominican...

Edward and Asahel Curtis provide wonderful insight into Washington State in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Edward provides us his perceived traditions of North American Indians and Asahel photographed Washington's natural resources...

This resource provides background historical information of the creation of Prophetstown.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Could you pass the US citizenship test? Take these quizzes to see how well you know the American history and civics required of people taking the naturalization test. The actual test is not multiple...

Rocks can give us clues into the history of Earth. Learn what the rocks in the National Parks can tell us.

Offers fairly detailed information on the history of the state, natural and cultural attractions, indigenous peoples, and tourist services.

In this unit, students learn the basics about weather and the atmosphere. They investigate materials engineering as it applies to weather and the choices available to us for clothing to counteract the effects of weather. Students have...

In this lesson, students learn about the earth's past by studying clues that have been left behind, such as fossils and rocks. Students will find the answers to many questions: What is paleontology?, What is geological time?, What can we...

Read about a real life Indiana Jones. Roy Andrews was a paleontologist who discovered fossils from the Cretaceous period in the middle of the Gobi Desert.

The Federalist Papers were a series of 85 essays that promoted the ratification of the United States Constitution and the nature of a Republican government.

Students are presented with a brief history of bridges as they learn about the three main bridge types: beam, arch and suspension. They are introduced to two natural forces - tension and compression - common to all bridges and...

The exciting adventures of W. Douglas Burden, American naturalist, who captured the first live Komodo dragons and brought them to New York.

Access, from one index page, to three-dimensional photographs of all U.S. national parks. Standard photographic images and tours and selected geological resources (e.g., stratigraphic maps) for each park can also be linked to from this...

This official Yellowstone National Park Kids Website is filled with activities for children of all ages.

Discover everything you ever wanted to know about Yellowstone National Park through this National Park website. This site provides links to historical facts, planning a trip, maps and more.