Curated OER
Endangered Relationships
Young scholars study the interrelationship between the horseshoe crab and red knot. In this ecology lesson, students explain why several species became extinct. They research about endangered species found in their region.
A&E Television
History.com: The States
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.
Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University: Delaware State Maps
At this site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, you can learn more about the landforms and other geographical features of the state of Delaware. Check out the different map types at this website.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Delaware
This fact sheet for the state of Delaware--the First State--features a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
Kidport
Kidport: United States of America Geography
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.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: Delaware
This site provides excellent information regarding Delaware's history, geography, state parks, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Clickable Map of the United States
Includes both printable images and fascinating trivia behind the flag of each state. It includes alternate flags used in the past.
Other
State of New Jersey: New Jersey Regions
Site provides information about different regions within the state of New Jersey, such as Atlantic City, Delaware, Gateway, Shore, and Skylands. Specific details and attractions are described for each region.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Delaware, 1902
A map from 1902 of Delaware showing the State capital of Dover, counties, major cities and towns, railroads, and the shoreline features of the Delaware Bay and Atlantic.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Philadelphia and Vicinity, 1872
A map from 1872 of the vicinity of Philadelphia. "Philadelphia City, now the second in size and population in the United States, is situated between the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, five miles above their junction, and 120 miles, by...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: United States, 1821
A map of the United States and territories in 1821 after the Missouri Compromise, showing the Free States and territories, the Slave States and territories, and the transitional territories at the time. The map is color-coded to show the...
Curated OER
Etc: The United States Secession, 1860 1861
A map showing the secession of the Confederate States from the Union, from the secession of South Carolina (December 20, 1860) to the secession of Tennessee (June 8, 1861). The map is color-coded to show the Federal States and territory...
Curated OER
Etc: American Revolution in the the Middle States, 1774 1783
A map of America's middle states during the time of the American Revolution, including New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and part of Virginia and North Carolina. The map shows major cities, towns, forts, battle...
Curated OER
Etc: Seat of the War in Eastern and Middle States, 1775 1780
A series of three maps showing the northern operations during the Revolutionary War. The left map details the Hudson Valley from Lake Champlain to Albany area, the middle map details Hudson Valley from Albany to Long Island, and the...
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50
This clickable map of the United States gives students access to research information from history and tourism to attractions and famous historic figures.
Curated OER
Etc: Boundary Dispute Between Md and Pa, 1681 1767
A map showing the boundary dispute between the British colonies of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware between 1681 and 1767. The map shows the lands in dispute, as English King Charles II paid his debt to William Penn by issuing him a...
Curated OER
Etc: Chesapeake Bay Settlements Jamestown & Richmond, 1607 1611
A map of the Chesapeake Bay and Pamlico Sound region showing the early English settlements of Jamestown and the Falls (Richmond). The map shows rivers and coastal features, and the modern State boundaries of Pennsylvania, Delaware,...