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National Atlas of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Atlas of the United States provides comprehensive information collected by the Federal Government and delivered through interactive maps. Select from a variety of scientific, societal, and historical information to be...
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Kidport

Kidport: United States of America Geography

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site contains a fun way to learn about the states within the United States. Click on the state that you want to learn more about and it provides facts, geographic landmarks, points of interest, major industries, a quiz and more.
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of United States. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: World Atlas: United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a detailed map of the United States with some basic facts. Click on each state name to get even a more detailed map and information.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Maps of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents many maps of the United States along with descriptions of each.
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Mapping United States Military Installations

For Students 9th - 10th
How do you measure a military footprint? In people? Dollars? Space? This website is an ongoing attempt to map one aspect of that question- by visualizing the location of United States military installations.
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National Geographic

National Geographic: Population Density in the United States

For Students 3rd - 7th
Several factors contribute to the population trends across the United States. This lesson will explore maps to discover and understand these trends.
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Pew Research Center

Pew Hispanic Center: Interactive Map: Where Latinos Live in the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed population maps graphically demonstrate that changing demographics of the Hispanic population in the United States from 1980 to 2007.
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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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World Atlas

World Atlas: United States of America

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive guide to the United States of America including a variety of maps, statistics, facts, and information on history, geography, flags, symbols, travel, and much more.
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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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Pew Research Center

Pew Social and Demographic Trends: Migration Flows in the United States

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Pew Hispanic Research Center details the migration flows of the United States. Breaks down U.S. migration patterns from the last 20 years. Scroll mouse over map to see the regional migration throughout the years. View a map which...
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Geologic Provinces of the United States: Records of an Active Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover what geological treasures abound all around the nation. The United States has been organized into provinces based on geological features. Click on a province on the map, or on the links below it, to view a page of information...
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Library of Congress

World Digital Library: United States History: Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A collection of primary source materials presented on a timeline that showcase events in the history of the United States from 1625 on. Click on an image to go to a page with descriptive information about each item. Each description has...
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United States Postal Service

For Students 9th - 10th
As an independent agency of the government, the United States Postal Service homepage offers information on zip codes, address change, stamps, online billing, and variety of other topics.
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University of Nebraska

United States Drought Monitor

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive map of the United States provides an extensive overview of drought conditions. You can watch animations of drought patterns over different time intervals.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Zoom School: United States of America

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Use this resource to explore each state to get facts, maps and symbols; learn about the presidents; read about bald eagles and dinosaur fossils found in the U.S., find fun and exciting patriotic crafts and more.
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University of Texas at Austin

Ut Library Online: Historical Maps of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive collection of Historical United States maps from the University of Texas Library Online cover early inhabitants, exploration and settlement, territorial growth, military history, and later historical maps. These maps are...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Mapping the National Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
A rich and historically significant collection of maps of various national parks throughout the United States. Features special sections on Yellowstone, Acadia, the Grand Canyon and the Smoky Mountains. Includes historical photographs of...
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The Story of the Us Told in 141 Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of United States maps includes a year-by-year. Beginning from the Declaration of Independence and extending to present-day, students will learn explore and interact with these maps that change year-by-year.
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US Mint

United States Mint: In Mr. Lincoln's Shoes [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Using the study of President Abraham Lincoln as a guide, students demonstrate basic map skills including cardinal directions and how to use a compass rose.
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A&E Television

History.com: The States

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
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NOAA

Noaa: Esrl: United States Climate Page

For Students 9th - 10th
A "clickable" map of the US that allows you to find information about a state's or city's climate and climate history.

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