Fifth graders explore Captain John Smith and compare today's Chesapeake Bay to the one in the early 17th century.

Pupils conduct research to determine how the Chesapeake Bay has changed since the 17th century when Captain John Smith first explored it. Students read from Smith's historical documents.

In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 80 identification questions about world cities with unusual names. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.

Students create a state report/ presentation. They research U.S. state information using the Internet and retrieve information about specific topics (Individual States in the USA) using technology resources.

Students use a given chart and the 50 state quarters to synthesize information about the 50 states and the dates that they were admitted into the union. Students complete a math worksheet while referring to the chart.

A collection of current and historic maps of Maryland along with maps of cities and national parks in the state.

This educational tool will identify the languages spoken anywhere on the map. Click on a country to discover which language or languages are native. Scroll to the bottom and find additional resources about the language/country selected.

Colorful map of Civil War Battle at Antietam in 1862 depicts the course of battle and strategy of both Union and Confederate troops. Map accompanied by informational text.

Includes both printable images and fascinating trivia behind the flag of each state. It includes alternate flags used in the past.

Offers comprehensive information regarding Maryland's history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.

At this site from Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, you can learn more about the geography of Maryland by studying the maps found on this website. The maps are colorful and easy to understand.

This site has a colorful display of information about Maryland. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.

Explore both the past and present of this city by taking this on-line tour of 43 properties. Use the maps, descriptions and photographs to increase your knowledge of this interesting city.

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.

A map from 1906 of Maryland and Delaware showing the capitals of Annapolis and Dover, major cities, towns, and ports, railroads, rivers, and coastline features of the Chesapeake Bay, Delaware Bay, and Atlantic. Inset maps detail the city...

A map from 1902 of Maryland showing the capital Annapolis, major cities, towns, and ports, railroads, rivers, and coastline features of the Chesapeake Bay. An inset map details the city of Washington.

A brief description of the attack on Harpers Ferry along with maps of Confederate troop placements and photos of how it looks today.

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.

A discussion of the Shang and Zhou Dynasties of Ancient China. Includes maps and information about ancient rulers.

A map of the vicinity of Sharpsburg, Maryland, site of the Battle of Antietam during the American Civil War (September 17, 1862). The map shows Union and Confederate troop positions over the course of the battle, Antietam Creek, and...

A map from 1872 of the vicinity of Annapolis (formerly called Providence), now the capital of Maryland, situated on the southwest side of the river Severa, two miles from its entrance into Chesapeake Bay. It is twenty five miles south...

A sketch map of the vicinity of Baltimore during the War of 1812 showing British movements after the burning of Washington in August, 1814. The map shows the Patapsco River and Chesapeake Bay, the British fleet position in the bay, the...

A map of the Chesapeake Campaign (1814) of the War of 1812 showing the routes of British advance and retreat on the capture of the city of Washington and Battle of Baltimore, the routes of the American forces, American fortifications,...

A map of central Maryland and Pennsylvania during the American Civil War (1861-1865) showing major cities and towns, roads, railroads, terrain features, rivers, and several battle sites. Included on the map are Washington, Alexandria,...