Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Relief of the United States, 1910
A relief map from 1910 of the United States showing the physical features of the New England Highlands, Adirondacks, Appalachian Plateau and Mountains, Piedmont Plateau, Coastal Plains, Lake Superior Highlands, Red River Valley Plains,...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Kenya: History
Read this interesting account of Kenyan history over the last 4,000 years. There is much discussion about its recent history. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Grant Park [Pdf]
"Grant Park" is a one page, nonfiction passage about Chicago creating a landfill by putting the trash from the Chicago fire in 1971 into the lake, on which they built Grant Park. It is followed by an open-ended question which requires...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Chad: Geography
A great look at the physical features, climate, and topography of the landlocked country of Chad. Read about the climate zones and wildlife. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Ontario, 1903
A map from 1903 of the Ontario province south of Lake Nipissing and the Ottawa and French Rivers. The map shows county boundaries, major cities and towns, railways, rivers, lakes, and islands of the Great Lakes.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Ontario, 1911
A map from 1911 of the southern part of Ontario from the Algoma and Nipissing districts south to the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River. The map shows district and county boundaries, major cities and towns, forest reserves, the Algonquin...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Settled Ontario, 1920
A map from 1920 showing the most populous portions of the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec along the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River. The map shows major cities and towns, railways, lakes, and rivers in the area.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Canada, Railways and Economic Regions, 1911
A map from 1911 of Canada showing the principal economic regions, railway network, and shipping routes in the Great Lakes and Hudson Bay. The map is color-coded to show the industrial districts, agricultural lands, grazing lands, and...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Seat of War, 1812 1814
A map of the Great Lakes and New England region of North America showing the northern area of conflict during the War of 1812, including the important sites of Detroit, Buffalo, Lewiston, Queenstown, Ogdensburg, Battle of the Thames...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: War of 1812 Map of Main Operations, 1812
A map of the Great Lakes region showing the main operations during the War of 1812 (1812-1814). It also shows some of the inland waters. This war was between the United States and Great Britain because of "Great Britain's attitude in...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Robert De La Salle
(1643-1687) A French explorer who explored the Great Lakes region.
Curated OER
Portrait: Cavelier De La Salle
Rene Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle (1643 - 1687) was a French explorer. He explored the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada, the Mississippi River, and the Gulf of Mexico. La Salle claimed the entire Mississippi basin...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: French Explorations and Forts, 1600s
A map of North America showing the routes of early French exploration of the Mississippi Valley from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico in the 1600's. The map shows the routes of Father Jacques Marquette (with Louis Jolliet) and...
Globe Tracks
Travel for Kids: England
"London is a teeming, exciting city, but the English countryside is not to be missed, especially with plenty of castles, great places for walks on the moors and rocky coast, lakes, and woodlands." Explore the geography and culture of...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Highwood Mountains, 1911
A map of a part of the Highwoods Mountains in Montana showing a glaciated portion of the Great Plains. The map shows the remnant glacial features such as moraine and drift, and shows the areas covered by younger drift, areas covered by...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Great Blue Heron by the Lake
Great Blue Heron by the Lake
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Hoover Dam
Article provides statistics and facts about the Hoover Dam, the powerplant, and Lake Mead.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Rwanda: Geography
Read about the climate, terrain, and rainfall in the country of Rwanda. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
Curated OER
Following the Flow: An Everglades Journey Image and Link to Journey Stories
The worlds most ambitious wetlands restoration project has begun and is taking a critical look at the Kissimmee river, Lake Okeechobee, and ultimately the Florida Bay. A great deal of information is presented on this site including...
Lonely Planet
Lonely planet.com: Color Map of Nicaragua
This site has a great full color map of Nicaragua complete with cities, rivers and lakes detailed. Or you can choose the "zoom out" feature and see all of Central America and the Caribbean.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Utah, 1909
A map from 1909 of Utah showing the capital at Salt Lake City, principal cities and towns, Indian reservations, railroads, mountains, lakes, rivers, and the Great Salt Lake Desert region to the west of Salt Lake.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Utah, 1919
A map from 1919 of Utah showing the capital at Salt Lake City, principal cities and towns, Indian reservations, railroads, mountains, lakes, rivers, and the Great Salt Lake Desert region to the west of Salt Lake.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Utah, 1922
A map from 1922 of Utah showing the capital at Salt Lake City, principal cities and towns, Indian reservations, railroads, mountains, lakes, rivers, and the Great Salt Lake Desert region to the west of Salt Lake.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Utah, 1919
A map from 1919 of Utah showing the capital at Salt Lake City, counties and county seats, principal cities and towns, railroads, mountains, lakes, rivers, and the Great Salt Lake Desert region to the west of Salt Lake.
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