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The Newberry Library

Newberry Library: Art and Exploration in the American West and Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Lesson on the 19th Century representation through art and maps of indigenous population and territory of the American West and Mexico. Primary source documents and questions for discussion are included.
Handout
American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Logistic Map Fixed Points Model

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Simulation of a logistic map with fixed points where the user can manipulate periodic trajectories and observe the results.
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Other

Nyc.gov: Ny City Map

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Enter an address or area into NYCityMap and not only will it be highlighted on the map, but you will also be able to find schools, libraries, hospitals, parks, markets, wifi hotspots, etc. that are in close proximity to the address.
Primary
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Goliad Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
Political infighting among Texas politicians doomed military strength. In this Texas Library site read about the Goliad Massacre, which was a result of that confusion. Click on the maps and documents to seen enlargements. Links are...
Website
Other

Free Library: Centennial Exhibition Digital Collection: Philadelphia, 1876

For Students 9th - 10th
Commemoration of the 1876 Centennial hosted in Philadelphia which was the first major World's Fair. Features a timeline of historical background, an interactive map and a collection of historical images and primary sources.
Website
National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine: 2009 H1 N1 Flu (Swine Flu)

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you ever wanted to know about H1N1 flu which is commonly called Swine Flu. Includes federal responses, state responses, international resources, guidance for professionals, maps, news, twitters, webcasts, veterinary resources,...
Primary
Brigham Young University

Harold B. Lee Library: The World War I Document Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this archive of primary source documents from World War I. Content includes maps, photographs, various peace treaties, diary notes, official papers and more.
Website
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Digital Library: Congo Expedition: 1909 15

For Students 9th - 10th
A rich-media website that traces a major expedition into the Belgian Congo (the present-day Democratic Republic of the Congo) at the dawn of the twentieth century. Includes maps, diary entries, specimens, and recordings as well as a...
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Folger Shakespeare Library

Folger Shakespeare Library: Study Guide: Macbeth

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive study guide for teaching Shakespeare's Macbeth. Includes the a synopsis, a character map, historical context, a thematic study, and pre/post viewing activities. Links to re-mixing scenes from Macbeth, and an insider's guide.
Interactive
Stanford University

Stanford University Library: Hart Project

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the collection of 364 photographs which are plotted within this 3-D map experience recreating Alfred A. Hart's journey along the Central Pacific Railroad. The goal of his 1860s expedition was to solicit investment in the...
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Other

Digital Library for Earth System Education: Teaching Box: Earthquake Country

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A suite of lessons focusing on all aspects of earthquakes. Inquiry-based exploration of earthquakes includes measuring seismic waves, predicting earthquakes, investigating magnitude and intensity, mapping fault lines, and evaluating...
Primary
Library of Congress

World Digital Library: The Battle of the Monongahela

For Students 9th - 10th
A map showing military positions at the start of the Battle of Monongahela in 1755, during the French and Indian War. A feature on the page allows the visitor to listen to and read the accompanying descriptive text in seven different...
Interactive
Colorado State University

Colorado State University Libraries: Garst Collection: Animal Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive map for discovering which animals live on which continent.
Lesson Plan
Huntington Library

Huntington Library: Causes of the American Revolution: Stamp Act Crisis [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th
In this lesson, 5th graders look at what role the Stamp Act played in the lead-up to the American Revolution. Includes background information for the teacher. Students learn about taxes, study a timeline and maps, participate in a...
Lesson Plan
Huntington Library

Huntington Library: The Corps of Discovery: The Lewis and Clark Expedition [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th
In this lesson, 5th graders learn about westward expansion and the Lewis and Clark expedition. Includes background information for the teacher. Students explore primary and secondary resource readings on the Louisiana Purchase, President...
Activity
Brown University

John Carter Brown Library: Champlain's America: New France and New England

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhibition marking the 400th anniversary of the founding of Quebec by Samuel de Champlain. It discusses Champlain's determination and drive to explore North America, and to plant French roots in the Canadian landscape. Images of...
Website
British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Romantics & Victorians Collection Items

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover a wealth of original sources from the Romantic and Victorian periods, including original manuscripts, rare first editions, newspapers, diaries, letters, photographs, and maps.
Primary
British Library

British Library: 20th Century Literature: Collection Items

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover a wealth of original sources from 20th-century literature, including manuscripts, first editions, newspapers, diaries, letters, photographs, and maps.
Website
University of Chicago

University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Resource for Educators

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An overview of the cultures, contributions, history, peoples, and geography of the Middle East developed specifically for educators. Learning modules, essays, maps, scholarly perspectives, resource and image banks, framing questions, and...
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Curated OER

University of Texas: Asia 1808

For Students 9th - 10th
This 1808 map from the library of University of Texas shows Asia. Notice the names of countries that are still in use, but also notice the former names of some countries.
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University of Texas at Austin

Ut Library Online: Historical Map Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive collection from the University of Texas Library Online of detailed maps of many regions of the Earth.
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Perry Castaneda Library: Brazil Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a great collection of maps all having to do with Brazil. There are country maps, city maps, and thematic maps that cover topics such as politics, geography, economy, land use, population, climate, and more.
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University of Texas at Austin

Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Americas Historical Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection from the University of Texas Library Online of historical maps contains a wide variety of maps from various parts of the continent and from different parts of history. Each map is accompanied by a brief description and is...
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University of Texas at Austin

Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Historical Maps of Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
These incredible historical maps from the University of Texas Library Online provide a clear and detailed account of Australia's history. They also include maps of New Zealand and Tasmania.

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