American Museum of Natural History
Fossils
Sixteen slides showcase an average day on the job for a paleontologist, Ross MacPhee. Engaging images include world maps and real-world photographs from an archeological dig in Antarctica. A brief description accompanies each slide.
Other
Welcome to the Great River Road: Mississippi River
Educational information on the Mississippi River can be found under Mississippi River Facts. Clicking on that heading provides facts on the history and people as well as all the factoids requested from students doing reports.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography: Rivers
Kids learn about the major rivers of the United States including the Mississippi, Missouri, Rio Grande, Colorado, and the Hudson. Geography of the US.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Teaching Geography: Israel and Egypt
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...
National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation: Platte River
Visit this resource to briefly explore the ecosystem, discover the wildlife, and understand the threats to Nebraska's Platte River.
PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: The Ganges River
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...
Washington State University
Washington State University: Columbia River Basin Ethnic History Project
A collection of primary documents dealing with the ethnic groups found in the Columbia River Basin.
Other
Sos Children's Villages: Our Africa Geography and Wildlife
Our Africa is a project that allows the children of Africa to film their lives and their country the way they see them. This section summarizes the geography and wildlife and includes videos about forestry, the Nile, Lake Naivasha, and...
Other
Official Website of the City of Jacksonville, Fl: Geography and Demography
Describes the geography surrounding Jacksonville, Florida, and the features that attract visitors and business interests, such as the St. Johns River.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: World Rivers
Study the world rivers like the Nile, Amazon, Yangtze, Mississippi, Lena, Yellow, and Congo Rivers on this website.
US Department of Agriculture
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Columbia River
This site offers information about the Columbia River, its history and gorge geology.
Other
Parco Del Delta / the Po River
A comprehensive description of the Po River, the largest river in Italy.
Other
Montenegrin Association of America: Geography
A look at the geography of Montenegro from the Montenegrin Association of America. Includes a topographical map and pictures of the areas covered.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: Thailand: Location, Geography, and Climate
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.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Laos: Geography
Find out about the geography of the landlocked country of Laos from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about the mountains, rivers, and plateaus.
Other
Cmc: Mysteries of Egypt: Nile River & Desert
This resource provides great pictures of the Nile River and surrounding desert with some description of this unique geography. Very interesting and informative.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Mississippi River
Great way to explore the River, unless you're on a boat, of course! Click on sections of the site to discover the culture and history of the River. You can even become a Junior Ranger of the Mississippi.
Cleveland State University
Cleveland State University Library: Memory Project: Cuyahoga River Exhibition
Photographs and documents that explain the river-management practices of the city of Cleveland with respect to the Cuyahoga River, including efforts to straighten its path.
Other
Yangtze River: The Three Gorges Dam
This is a good site for information on the Yangtze River, lists articles and other link sites.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River
Uncover the brief history and geology of the Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River. For further information, this resource will lead to Big Bend's National Park.
University of Alberta
University of Alberta Press: Physical Geography of Alberta
Here, the physical geography of Alberta is succinctly discussed via text and maps.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids History: Geography of Ancient China
Explore how the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers, mountains, and deserts impacted the early Chinese culture on this site.
Discovering Lewis & Clark
Discovering Lewis & Clark: Geography
How did Lewis and Clark map the unknown lands? Learn how they marked the territory using mental mapping, Indian spatial concepts, and formal navigation.
NASA
Nasa: Rhine River; France, Germany
This site contains a spaceborne radar image of the important european river and includes related information.
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