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Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Maps of u.s. National Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
Alphabetical list of maps of United States National Parks and monuments produced by the U.S. National Park Service.
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National Park Service: Arizona National Parks

For Students Pre-K - 1st
View a map and explore the National Parks located throughout the state of Arizona. Sites include monuments, trails, memorials, historic sites and national parks.
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Scholastic: Hunting for States, Capitals, and National Parks! [Pdf]

For Students 2nd - 3rd
Students can use a map of the United States to locate state capitals and national parks.
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National Park Service: Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail

For Students 9th - 10th
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail is approximately 4,900 miles long, extending from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the mouth of the Columbia River, near present day Astoria, Oregon. It connects 16 states. Today, visitors can follow...
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National Park Service: Florida National Parks

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Peruse the list of National Parks, Monuments, Memorials, etc. in Florida. Interested in more information on one, follow the link and utilize the details of the parks' history, culture, ecology, geography and educational opportunities for...
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National Park Service: Teaching With Historic Places

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lessons and activities using places on the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places to enliven courses in U.S. history, U.S. geography, and U.S. government.
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National Park Service: Kingston, New York: Discover Our Shared Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the history of Kingston, New York and gain an appreciation for its historical sites as you peruse this thorough site. Learn more about Kingston by checking out the related resources provided on this site as well.
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National Park Service: Women's History Month

For Students 9th - 10th
This site highlights historic properties listed in the National Register, National Register publications, and National Park units which commemorate the events and people, the designs and achievements that help illustrate the contribution...
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National Park Service: Redwood

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explore the history, culture, science, and more via the Redwood National and State Parks.
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National Park Service: Redwood

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explore the history, culture, science, and more via the Redwood National and State Parks.
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National Park Service: u.s.m.c. War Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers a detailed description and historical significance of the Marine Corps War Memorial dedicated by President Eisenhower in 1954.
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National Park Service: National Historic Landmark Program

For Students 9th - 10th
You can chose your state to see all the National Historic Landmarks there! Site explains what a National Historic landmark is, how a site is chosen, and a travel itinerary series.
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National Park Service: Savannah, Ga: Lasting Legacy of Colonial City Planning

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The site explores the colonial history of the city of Savannah, Georgia. This interactive instructional activity has excellent information, an inquiry question, historical context, maps, readings, images, and activities.
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National Park Service: Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The "Constitutional President," Andrew Johnson lived in this Tennessee historic site for 24 years. Peruse the history, culture, and photographs about the 17th president of the United States. Educators can take advantage of resources....
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National Park Service: Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The "Constitutional President," Andrew Johnson lived in this Tennessee historic site for 24 years. Peruse the history, culture, and photographs about the 17th president of the United States. Educators can take advantage of resources....
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National Park Service: Castillo De San Marcos National Monument

For Students 4th - 6th
Built to protect and defend Spain's hold on Florida as early as 1672, Castillo de San Marcos was designated as a national monument in 1924 by President Calvin Coolidge. A deeper history of the monument and the town of St. Augustine,...
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National Park Service: Chamizal National Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
After a long disagreement over the border between Texas and Mexico as the Rio Grande shifted, the Chamizal Treaty was established in 1963. The Chamizal National Memorial marks the border and stands for peace between two countries, two...
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National Park Service: Dayton Aviation Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a lot of information on the commemorative park dedicated to the Wright Brothers and Paul Laurence Dunbar. Here you can read about this great author and find links taking you to the Dunbar House State Memorial, etc.
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National Park Service: Indian Mounds of Mississippi

For Students 9th - 10th
This website has an itinerary, photographs, and descriptions of the eleven mounds from the Mississippian culture that can be found in the state of Mississippi. Scroll down to the bottom of the "Welcome" page to click on topics for more...
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National Park Service: Statue of Liberty

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides history and information about the Statue, including information about visiting, the statistics and measurements of the Lady, and historical background of France/U.S. relations. Be sure to click on the "Handbook" link...
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National Park Service: Revolutionary War: Portraits: Ames Wilkinson

For Students 9th - 10th
Portrait from the United States National Park Service Museum Collection on American General James Wilkinson is presented with a biographical sketch offered under the About the Man link. Learn about the portrait and the subject in this...
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National Park Service: Journey Through Hallowed Ground

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from National Park System you can meander through Virginia's Piedmont and view beautiful landscapes and buildings while learning the history of the area. This trail is the result of many organizations working together to...
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National Park Service: Saint Croix Island

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at the history and culture of St. Croix Island and its importance to the United States and Canada.
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National Park Service: Log on and Learn: Discover Presidental Log Cabins

For Students 6th - 8th
Designed specifically for the middle school student. This site is full of activities that introduce you to the log cabins of several American presidents. Follow teams on archaeological digs as they discover treasures from the past.