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World Facts US

World Facts: Geography of Bolivia

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can learn much detailed information on the geography of Bolivia. Bolivia is divided into three geographic zones: mountains and Altiplano, Yungas and other valleys, and the lowlands. Also discusses the climate and provides a...
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National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, University of California Santa Barbara

University of California: A Global Map of Human Impacts to Marine Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
Maps in different categories such as fishing, climate change, and pollution were pulled together into a composite map that shows the impact of humans on the world's oceans. Analysis at the time (2008) showed that 40% of the world's...
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Climate Literacy

Clean: Seasonal Temperature Pattern Variation in Different Regions of the World

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use GLOBE climate science visualizations to display student data on maps and to learn about seasonal changes in regional and global temperature patterns.
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World Facts US

World Facts: Geography of Guyana

For Students 9th - 10th
Full of useful facts and information on the geography of Guyana including: terrain, climate, and hydrology. Includes a link to a detailed map of Guyana.
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World Facts US

World Facts: Geography of Venezuela

For Students 9th - 10th
Features detailed information about the topography, climate, and hydrography of Venezuela. Click on the link to take a look at the map.
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World Facts US

World Facts: Geography of Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
Great comprehensive resource for learning about the geography of Brazil. Site iscusses the environment and climate at length and provides a link to a detailed map.
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World Facts US

World Facts: Geography of Belize

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes in detail the geology, physical features, natural resources, and climate of the Central American country of Belize. Includes a map.
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World Facts US

World Facts: Geography of Colombia

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resource for gathering comprehensive information on the geography of Colombia which is divided into four geographic regions: Andean Highlands, Caribbean Lowlands, Pacific Lowlands, and Eastern Colombia. Also delves into the climate...
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C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Geography

For Teachers 3rd
A learning module on world geography. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Students investigate where their community is located, where...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online

For Students 9th - 10th
This portal site offers quick access to a wide range of information about each country, continent and region of the world.
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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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Other

Weather Underground: The Authority in Expert Weather

For Students 9th - 10th
Weather maps, forecasts, radar, NEXRAD, satellite images, and lifestyle weather reports for the United States and world. Includes Dr. Dewpoint and Weather 101 sections for educational use.
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Other

The Weather Company: The Weather Underground

For Students 9th - 10th
Source of weather maps, forecasts, images, and data for the world. Maps include temperature, radar, visibility, wind, heat index, wind chill, humidity, and dew point.
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Curated OER

Cbc: The Great Human Odyssey: Homo Sapiens: Child of the Ice Age

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating look at where humans came from. The interactive journey begins in Ethiopia over four million years ago with our ancestor, Ardipithecus ramidus. It continues at intervals along a timeline up to the present. The journey is...
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The Wild Classroom

The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Tropical Savanna Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the Tropical Savanna biome. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Mexico: What Is a Habitat?

For Students 3rd - 5th
Sofia came back from a trip around the world. She noticed how each animal she saw belonged to a certain habitat. Help her learn about animal habitats and the species that live there.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Renewable Energy Living Lab: Power Your School

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students use real-world data to calculate the potential for solar and wind energy generation at their school location. After examining maps and analyzing data from the online Renewable Energy Living Lab, they write recommendations as to...
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National Geographic

National Geographic: To Build an Island

For Students 3rd - 5th
"This lesson gives students a basic overview of the geography of islands. They learn where islands are located throughout the world and will study two very different island groups (the Philippines and the British Isles) to illustrate the...
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PBS

Nova: Earth in Peril

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of nine maps with accompanying explanations. They show how population growth has affected the environment around the world in terms of water availability, climate change, land and forest use, and more. There are both interactive...
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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Argentina Expedition

For Students 3rd - 8th
Thorough, informative site about the country of Argentina. Besides factual information, this location also features a journal and photographs of the "World of Wonders" expedition.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a country profile and travel guide to the world's largest country of Russia, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, tourism,...
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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Chile Expedition

For Students 3rd - 8th
Thorough, informative site about the country of Chile. Besides factual information, this location also features a journal and photographs of the "World of Wonders" expedition.
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Monaco

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference source that takes you on a virtual trip to the second smallest independent state in the world, Monaco. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government....
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Antarctica: Penguins: What Are the Different Aspects of the Weather?

For Students 5th - 7th
For this lesson, students learn about the different types of weather and the factors that impact them, including air pressure, humidity, sun and wind.

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