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Thor Heyerdahl: Sea Routes to Polynesia
A lecture that gives theories about how the people of Easter Island were able to cross the Pacific. Provides maps and pictures of the island to go along with lecture points.
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Usra: Lunar and Planetary Institute: Hot Spot Activity [Pdf]
In this activity, students will measure the distances between Hawaiian islands, and convert and graph their data to determine the speed of the Pacific Plate.
Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University: Hawaii State Maps
At this site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, you can learn more about the island state in the Pacific Ocean. Hawaii has several interesting landforms. Find out more about Hawaii by checking out this website.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Fiji
Presents a country profile and travel guide to the Fiji islands, background details, and numerous links to in-depth information on the islands' culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Guam
Offers a virtual destination guide and profile of the Micronesian island of Guam, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the island's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Aquarium Kaiukan: Creatures and Anecdotes (Japanese)
The Japanese-language homepage of the Osaka Kaiukan Aquarium, one of the largest in the world. It introduces visitors to the creatures that inhabit zones of the Pacific, from the Aleutian Islands in the north to Antarctica in the south....
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: America in the Second World War
A brief description of the course of World War II in both Europe and the Pacific. Read about the new technologies developed for the military by both the Allies and Axis powers, and find out about the millions who died as a result of the...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Palau
Great reference directory for finding information on the Micronesian island nation of Palau. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history,...
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Uss Hornet Museum: Battle of Midway
Read some background of the war in the Pacific and details of the Battle of Midway that gravely damaged Japan's ability to strike back at U.S. naval targets.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: French Polynesia
An excellent travel guide and country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to the French Polynesian islands in the South Pacific. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Vanuatu
Interesting destination guide that takes you on a virtual trip to Vanuatu located in the South Pacific Ocean. Background details are given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are...
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Northern Marianas
Great resource that is full of useful information about the Northern Mariana Islands in Oceania. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the fact...
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: French Polynesia
Great resource that is full of useful information about French Polynesia which is in the Pacific Ocean. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at...
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On Line History of the United States: The Age of Imperialism
Online history page containing numerous links to specific incidents of U.S. expansion in the Pacific, Latin America, China, and Cuba.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Federated States of Micronesia
Great reference directory for finding information on the Federated States of Micronesia. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on this island nation's culture, history,...
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Letter From Private Harold Booth: First New York Volunteer Infantry
Copy of a letter from Private Harold Booth, 1st New York Volunteer Infantry, dated September 10, 1898 from Honolulu, Hawaii. Booth was stationed at Camp McKinley, the first US military post in the Hawaiian Islands.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Tonga
A great country profile and travel guide that takes you on a virtual trip to Tonga in Oceania. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Kiribati
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Kiribati, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Micronesians
Learn about the culture of the Micronesians of Oceania. Explore topics such as their history, economy, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Papua New Guinea: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Papua New Guinea in Oceania.
Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University: Music in the Afghan North, Ethnic Subculture Pashtun
From Wesleyan University this is an investigation into the music of the ethnic Pashtuns of the Afghan North.
Other
The Gisborne Herald: Home Page
The Gisborne Herald is a daily local news source for Gisborne in New Zealand.
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One News
ONE News provides the latest local, national, and international news for New Zealand. Content includes a focus on sports, weather, business, money, technology, and entertainment.
Curated OER
Wild Life Among the Pacific Islanders by e.h. Lamont
This site provides a wealth of information about Sperry, his books, and his life. Includes correspondence and a biographical timeline.
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