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City University of New York

Map Projection Basics: Bits of Map Projection History

For Students 9th - 10th
Surveys the ideas of Claudius Ptolemy (90-170 AD) in regard to the shape of the world and his influence on the history of mapmaking.
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City University of New York

Choosing a Map Projection: In Search of a Good Map Projection

For Students 9th - 10th
College-level geography tipsheet for developing an appropriate map projection.
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Other

American University (Cairo): Theban Mapping Project

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the ancient city of Thebes at this amazing website that brings together zoomable maps, video, images, text, a glossary and timeline, and other resources to help learners understand the significance of the ongoing archaeological...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Making Species Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
Conservation biologists know which places are important to protect. How nature guides know which animals can be found in which places, are made possible partly by conservation biology. This experiment allows you to discover how maps can...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Using Weather Balloon Data to Map Atmospheric Temperature

For Students 9th - 10th
Snow-capped mountains make a picturesque scene, especially in summertime when the peaks are in such contrast to the warmth below. This project shows you a way to see how temperature changes with altitude using data collected twice daily...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Mapping Troposhperic Ozone Levels Over Time

For Students 9th - 10th
Ozone in the stratosphere protects the earth by absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun. However, when ozone occurs in the troposphere, it is harmful to health. In this project you can use data from EPA monitoring stations...
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National Geographic

National Geographic: Mapping Landforms

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students will study landform maps of states and then create a project of their own.
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Rice University

Galileo Project: The Galileo Project

For Students 9th - 10th
Rice University offers an impressive online project about Galileo Galilei, his life and work. Includes a glossary of terms, a timeline, maps, pictures, primary texts, family letters, and sketches.
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E Reading Worksheets

E Reading Worksheets: The War of the Worlds

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this learning module, students will engage in a deep study of H.G. Wells' The War of the Worlds. Worksheets, tests, and map projects are provided to reinforce comprehension of The War of the Worlds. This module is designed to support...
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: How to Join and Add a Map to a Group

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how to join a group for the citizen science project, Yardmap by Habitat Network.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Map Your Community

For Students 9th - 10th
The Habitat network wants to show how mapping is a powerful way to connect you to your community.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Creating Maps That Convey Critical Ecological Characteristics

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to the heart of this citizen science project that invites citizens from all over the country to map and identify their habitat ecology.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Planning Tool: Let Us Analyze Your Map So You Can Set Goals

For Students 9th - 10th
Habitat Network is encouraging citizen scientists to fill out characteristics for backyard sites. They will analyze individuals' maps and give credit for taking certain actions.
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Yale University

Avalon Project: Casablanca Conference 1943

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the document that was issued at the conclusion of the Casablanca Conference between Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill mapping out the Allied strategy necessary to win World War II.
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EL Education

El Education: Discovery Charter School Map

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Second grade students at Discovery Charter School created this map as the final product for an expedition titled "Discovering Discovery." This expedition was an opportunity for students to explore maps and map-making through the lens of...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Are We There Yet? Test How Migratory Birds Navigate

For Students 9th - 10th
How do you figure out how to get places? Do you ask for directions, look at a map, or consult a compass? There are many ways for people to figure out how to travel from one place to another, but how do other animals do it? In this...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Dry Spells, Wet Spells: How Common Are They?

For Students 6th - 8th
Here's a project that looks at what the weather was like for over a hundred years. The goal of the project is to compare long-term precipitation patterns in different regions of the country. You will work with historical climate data,...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Ring of Fire 2: What Earthquakes Tell Us About Plate Tectonics

For Students 6th - 8th
The theory of plate tectonics revolutionized geology in the 1960's. In this project you can explore the connection between plate tectonics and earthquakes by mapping historical seismic data.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Watch Out! That Wild Animal Might Be Rabid!

For Students 3rd - 8th
The word rabid often makes people think of an animal that is extremely violent, crazy, and maybe even foaming at the mouth. But not all animals infected with the rabies disease fit that description. Nevertheless, it is important to avoid...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Molecular Scissors

For Students 9th - 10th
Ever used a pair of molecular scissors? Restriction enzymes are molecular scissors that cut DNA into pieces. Find out which enzymes will cut, and where by making a restriction map. Then you can figure out what will happen if you change...
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NASA

Nasa: Shuttle Radar Topography Mission

For Students 9th - 10th
The Shuttle Radar Topography Mission, a project to collect the most accurate topographic database for the Earth, is documented at this site.
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Other

Hiroshima & Nagasaki 60 Years Later

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed background information and a collection of resources are provided to help one understand the history of the bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki. Material consists of original texts, eyewitness accounts, photographs, videos, and...
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Library of Congress

Loc: American Memory: Conservation and Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of maps of historical significance which show changes in the landscape due to many factors. Included are maps showing specific conservation projects. Maps are printable.
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University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina Writing Center Handouts: Brainstorming

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This handout describes brainstorming as " taking advantage of your natural thinking processes by gathering your brain's energies into a 'storm.'" Learn how to use brainstorming techniques to gather ideas before you begin a project or to...

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