The Newberry Library
Newberry: Historical Geography of Transportation: Map 10: United States, 1835
Lessons K-12 examining the role of transportation systems in the development and settlement of the lands between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River.
PBS
Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: Land of Plenty, Land of Want
Part of the PBS series "Journey to Planet Earth," this site explores the "fundamental problem facing today's farmer: how to feed the world's growing population without endangering our environment." Includes video and educational resources.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Eurasian River Otter
Use this site to learn more about this playful member of the weasel family through this detailed fact sheet and these wonderful photos.
Other
New World Encyclopedia: Missouri River
The history of the Missouri River is discussed in detail. Its location, physical characteristics, and major tributaries are covered.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon by Jules Verne
This is the full text of the novel Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon by Jules Verne. It is about how Joam Garral, a ranch owner who lives near the Peruvian-Brazilian border on the Amazon River, is forced to travel down-stream when his...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigation Erosion in Our World
In this lab activity, students will look for evidence of erosion in river or streams. This activity should take place after students have observed erosion in a model.
PBS
Pbs: The Conquistadors
A huge website that provides a virtual field trip exploring the Spanish adventurers who quested for gold and land in the New World. The site has information on Pizarro, Orellana, Cabeza de Vaca, Cortes as well as extensive information...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 2001
At this site from The Nobel Foundation you can read about V.S. Naipaul, the man who won the 2001 Nobel Prize in Literature. His life and works are discussed in this detailed website,providing video, original texts and speeches and...
Huntington Library
Huntington Library: Constitution on Trial: Internment of Japanese in Wwii
In this lesson, 11th graders look at what happened to the Japanese who were living in the United States during World War II and examine their experiences of internment. They will also consider the constitutionality of removing some civil...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1953
The Nobel Foundation offers information about Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965 CE) who earned the 1953 Nobel Prize in Literature "for his mastery of historical and biographical description as well as for brilliant oratory in defending...
Other
Glacier Works: Explore Everest and Rivers of Ice
This website is an interactive site to explore the world of Mount Everest and allows you to discover more about glaciers, rivers and the people of the Greater Himalaya.
PBS
Pbs: Flood
Flooding from rivers makes for rich soil, but it makes for difficult living conditions. This Nova site explores the advantages and disadvantages to living on the rivers of the world.
Other
National Museum of Australia: Exploring the World at Port Macquarie
In this virtual museum exhibit, explore three different places in the town of Port Macquarie, Australia. Learn how the people investigated, recorded, and responded to the landscape there.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Amazon River Boat Trip: Length
Help Manuel to measure in centimeters and meters while preparing for a science class. Students can play games and then take mini-assessments to measure their understanding of the content.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: The Nation of Israel: C. 1200 586 b.c.
Learning module in which AP history teacher, Tom Richey, tells the story of the ancient Israelites illuminating the significant impact they had on the region and the world. Includes unit material, lecture notes, videos and primary sources.
Other
Nasa: Iss Earth Kam
Students get a whole new perspective of the world through images obtained from the International Space Station. Students can even request images to be taken through ISS EarthKAM. Activities and educator guides are provided.
Other
Ordnance Survey: Mapzone: Geography
Take a look outside, at the landscape. Explore the world, the features of the earth, the impact of weather on the earth through this resource. Discover weather, climate, glaciation, rivers, and urban development.
Other
Agate Travel: The Yangtze River
This site provides detail about the third largest river in the world, the Yangtze River. It gives information on the three parts of the river -- the Upper, Middle, and Lower Reaches. Be sure to click on "Scenic Spots by Route" for...
United Nations
Unesco: Decorated Grottoes of the Vezere Valley
This site from UNESCO World Heritage explains why this river valley has been designated a World Cultural Heritage site, with photo.
Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World: V. 1: Rivers and Civilizations: Lesson 8 Quiz
Short quiz on the Gupta Empire and Buddhism.
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
World Wildlife Federation: Volga River Delta
Learn all about the Volga River Delta, Europe's largest river. Discover what unique species inhabit the area as well as the threats to the environment.
Read Works
Read Works: Birth of a Mighty River
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about the Amazon River and its origins. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in drawing conclusions.
Other
Saudio Aramco World: The Last Nile Flood
An article regarding the yearly flooding of the Nile River.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Panama Canal
Regarded as one of the seven wonders of the modern world, the Panama Canal opened for business on August 15, 1914. America's ingenuity and innovation had triumphed over insurmountable odds. PBS brings us this incredible story via online...