Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Italian Landscape With a Waterfall
An image of "Italian Landscape with a Waterfall", created by Michael Wutkyz (Oil on canvas, 155 x 251 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Landscape With a Waterfall
An image of "Landscape with a Waterfall", created by Philipp Peter Roosz (Oil on canvas, 97 x 82 cm).
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Waterfalls of Iguassu River Slapovi Reke Iguazu
Go on a panoramic tour of Argentina with this fascinating site! Simply click on a photo, VR Panoramas, then click on the picture you'd like to view in 360 degrees.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating the Rate of Weathering on Various Rock Types.
In this Earth Science field investigation, students will make observations of the rock above and below the Minneopa State Park waterfalls. Students will then make observations of gravestones at Minneopa Cemetery. Through these...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Natural Wonders
Many of the interesting landmarks around the world are formed over time by natural processes familiar to us in our everyday lives. This still collage produced for Teachers' Domain features images of a variety of beautiful natural wonders.
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Argentina Landmarks Virtual Panoramic Tour
Go on a panoramic tour of Argentina with this fascinating site! Simply click on a photo, VR Panoramas, then click on the picture you'd like to view in 360 degrees.
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Iguazu Argentina
Everything you'd want to know to plan a trip to Iguazu Falls. Features news of the Falls area, location information, a map, history of the National Park, how the falls were formed, and beautiful photographs. Be sure to watch the video!
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Ecuador Pictures
A pictorial photo gallery of Ecuador that demonstrates the beauty of this small South American country. View animals, landscapes, towns, monuments, parks, the Rainforest, waterfalls, and so much more.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Female Shinto Spirit
This figure represents a Shinto goddess; her name is not known. She is depicted as an aristocratic woman, dressed in a thick kimono-like garment. Shinto images like this one were not meant to be seen but were kept hidden in movable...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Minnehaha Falls: Observing Changes in Nature Through Drawing and Writing
Students will take a nature field trip to practice their observational skills and then communicate their findings through drawing, writing, and sharing.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographica.com: Adventure in Argentina
This site from Geographica.com contains information on a variety of parks in Argentina. A description of each follows the name of the park.
CGFA
Carol Gerten Fine Arts: M. C. Escher
This resource provides a very informative biography as well as a gallery with 15 pictures of great Escher art.
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Brazil Landmarks Virtual Panoramic Tour
Take a virtual tour of Brazil with these beautiful panoramic photos. Simply click on a picture, VR Panoramas, then click on the photo you would like to view in 360 degrees.
eTravel Photos
Travel Photos From Brazil, South America
A beautiful photo journal of a trip to Brazil taken by Tony Costa.
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Welcome Argentina: Iguazu Falls
Basic information on taking a trip to beautiful Iguazu Falls. This natural attraction in South America borders Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. For more information about that region of Argentina, and some vivid images, click on the the...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fourth Grade: Earth Science: Erosion and Deposition by Flowing Water
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how flowing water causes erosion; describes how runoff, streams, and rivers change Earth's surface; and identifies features caused by groundwater erosion.
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Scott L. Robertson Photography: Iguazu Falls
A photo gallery featuring beautiful pictures of Iguazu Falls. Click on the picture to enlarge it.
Curated OER
Waterfall, 1961
This site has several thumbnail images of Escher's artwork. Each can be clicked on and enlarged twice. Showcased are such popular pieces such as "Drawing Hands" and "Mobius Strip II."
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Waterfall
How can you figure out how much rain in a rain forest? This site provides an outline for a lesson plan that will answer this question. Students will have an opportunity to integrate math and science skills through this activity.
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Bluffton College: Edgar J. Kaufmann House (Fallingwater)
This site from the Bluffton College provides an extensive array of beautiful images providing several views of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece, Fallingwater. The waterfall goes right under the house! A true integration of nature and...
Extreme Science
Extreme Science: World Records in Earth Science
What is the highest elevation on earth? How about the driest place on earth? Do you know where the greatest earthquake took place? Let Extreme Science take you to these places and other extreme places around the world.
ArtLex
Art Lex: Examples of Landscapes by Artists Born Before 1700
This website has great examples of landscapes done by artists born before 1700 by artists of a variety of nationalities and art movements. Includes art ranging in date from as early as the 3rd millenium B.C. to 1701. Each image has a...
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Yellowstone National Park: Geysers
Describes what a hot spring is, where they form, why the water is hot, minerals in the water, crystal and color formation, and life forms such as bacteria in the water.
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Iguazu Falls
Great introduction to Iguazu Falls in South America, on the borders of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. This site is definitely geared for elementary school students, but older students may also enjoy the visit.