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Encyclopedia of Arkansas: Geography and Geology

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the geography and geology covering the landscape of what is now the state of Arkansas.Both have had important influences on the history and cultural development of Arkansas.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Teaching Geography: Israel and Egypt

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Media-rich site address the ongoing conflicts in Jerusalem, Israel and the limitations of natural resources throughout Egypt due to the nation's dependence upon the Nile River. Understand the relationship between human identity and...
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PBS

Pbs: The Story of India: The Ganges River

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS explores the geography of India with an in-depth look into the famous Ganges River. Identifies the location of the confluence of the two rivers that form the Ganges. Describes the agricultural and commercial benefits of the river to...
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Ireland Information

Information About Ireland: An Outline Geography of Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
A general description of Ireland, including the physical landscape, rivers, climate, vegetation, urban settlement, manufacturing, agriculture, and others.
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National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Mississippi River Delta

For Students 9th - 10th
Briefly explore the geography and history, meet the wildlife, and understand the conditions threatening Coastal Louisiana.
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The Colorado River

For Students 9th - 10th
Features basic information on the Colorado River including a map of the states it flows through.
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Thailand: Location, Geography, and Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this enticing description of the geography of Thailand. You can picture the entire country from these paragraphs. There is alos information about the climate. Hyperlinks take you to additional information.
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Other

Yangtze River: The Three Gorges Dam

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a good site for information on the Yangtze River, lists articles and other link sites.
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University of Alberta

University of Alberta Press: Physical Geography of Alberta

For Students 9th - 10th
Here, the physical geography of Alberta is succinctly discussed via text and maps.
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Columbia River History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains very informative content about the the Columbia River. Find out about its location, tributaries, uses, and history.
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Discovering Lewis & Clark

Discovering Lewis & Clark: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
How did Lewis and Clark map the unknown lands? Learn how they marked the territory using mental mapping, Indian spatial concepts, and formal navigation.
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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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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ancient Egypt, an Introduction

For Students 6th - 8th
Get acquainted with Ancient Egypt through this overview that summarizes key characteristics of Ancient Egypt. A concise explanation of the dynasties, geography, and pharaohs are included. Research further using the bibliography and...
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Oceans and Seas: Gulf of St. Lawrence

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about the hydrology and the geography of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Discusses water quality, aquatic species, and some of the ecoregions that surround the St. Lawrence Seaway, including lowlands and forests....
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Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Tallulah Falls and Gorge

For Students 9th - 10th
Tallulah Gorge, a popular state park in northern Georgia, was once the site of the beautiful Tallulah Falls. The falls no longer exist, due to the damming of the river, but this site recalls their beauty and the varied fortunes of the...
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China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group

China.org.cn: Plateaus

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive examination of the plateaus in China. Includes a look at how plateaus and rivers affect the geography of China.
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CNN

Cnn: China's Three Gorges Dam

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describes the raging controversy over the gigantic dam on the "Fabled Yangzi River." Decide for yourself; will this help China enough to warrant the environmental destruction?
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InterKnowledge Corp.

An Introduction to Namibia

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description of Namibia, including people and geography, with an emphasis on parks and wildlife preserves; includes photographs.
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State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: Dismal Swamp Canal

For Students 9th - 10th
Dismal Swamp Canal, believed to be the oldest existing excavated waterway in America, runs generally north and south for 22 miles between Deep Creek, Va., and South Mills, N.C. The canal connects the Elizabeth and Pasquotank Rivers,...
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Inter Knowledge Corp: Zimbabwe

For Students 3rd - 8th
InterKnowledge Corp provides basic facts about the location, geography, climate, history and culture of the country Zimbabwe.
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Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: The Nile

For Students 9th - 10th
Along with a map of the Nile, read about settlements in the area and the importance of the Nile and its flooding to the ancient Egyptians. Follow hyperlinks to additional information.
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European Union

European Environment Agency: Nature and Wildlife

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has the summary of a report on nature and wildlife in Europe. Read about the natural environment, changes resulting from human activity, or access a table of contents to read more.
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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Pennsylvanians and the Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the relationship between Pennsylvanians and the environment through this detailed, historical account which contains links to audio, video, pictorial images of the era.
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Tom Richey

Tom Richey: The Nation of Israel: C. 1200 586 b.c.

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module in which AP history teacher, Tom Richey, tells the story of the ancient Israelites illuminating the significant impact they had on the region and the world. Includes unit material, lecture notes, videos and primary sources.

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