Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Stately Names

For Teachers 10th - 12th
For this algebra worksheet, students complete a word puzzle with clues that links the name to that of a State. There are 26 word problems with an answer key.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Computer Applications - 3

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students become familiar with the web-based projects underway during the school year. They determine what their own interests are in respect to participating in the web-based projects.
Interactive
Curated OER

Unusual City Names Quiz

For Students 8th - 12th
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.
Interactive
Curated OER

States in the USA Quiz

For Students 4th - 9th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 identification questions about the states in the United States of America. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Captain John Smith's Chesapeake Bay

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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 Students read from Smith's historical documents.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Industrial Revolution

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the time period of the Industrial revolution in American history.  In this American History activity, 8th graders read the chapter on this time period.  Students create a presentation on this time period...
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University of Texas at Austin

Ut Library: Perry Castaneda Maps of Maryland

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of current and historic maps of Maryland along with maps of cities and national parks in the state.
Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Maryland

For Students 3rd - 5th
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.
Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: Baltimore, Maryland: Discover Our Shared Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Antietam, Maryland (1862)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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University of Maryland

University of Maryland: Langscape

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
Handout
Cayuse Canyon

The Us50: Maryland

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Maryland and Delaware, 1906

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Curated OER

Etc: Central Maryland and Pennsylvania, 1861 1865

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
Handout
Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University: Maryland State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Handout
CRW Flags

Flags of the World: Clickable Map of the United States

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Includes both printable images and fascinating trivia behind the flag of each state. It includes alternate flags used in the past.
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Curated OER

Etc: Colonial Maryland and Virginia, 1607 1634

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the early colonies of Virginia and Maryland showing the first settlements of Jamestown (1607) and St. Mary's (1634). The future sites of Baltimore (1729) and Washington (1790) are also shown.
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Curated OER

Etc: Boundary Dispute Between Md and Pa, 1681 1767

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Website
A&E Television

History.com: The States

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Interactive
Kidport

Kidport: United States of America Geography

For Students 3rd - 5th
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.
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Ohio State University

E History at Osu: Maps & Images: Antietam

For Students 9th - 10th
Images of the Battle of Antietam. Shows the landscape of the battlefield as well as images during and the aftermath of the battle.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The War in the East, 1863

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of southern Pennsylvania, Maryland, and northern Virginia showing the area of General Robert E. Lee's Northern Campaign in 1863. The map shows major cities, railroads, terrain, and rivers in the area. The goal of Lee's campaign,...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Pre Colonial Africa, 1858

For Students 9th - 10th
Map of Africa in 1858, prior to the extensive European colonization of the continent established at the Berlin Conference of 1885. This map shows the European possessions of the Cape Colony, Natal, and Orange River Free State, and the...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Africa Before the Berlin Conference, 1884

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an interesting map of Africa showing the continent before the Berlin Conference of 1885, when the most powerful countries in Europe at the time convened to make their territorial claims on Africa and establish their colonial...