Other
History of Minnesota's Lake Superior
Track the history of exploration, settlement, fishing, and recreation on Lake Superior in this lengthy description of one of our Great Lakes.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: There Is Something in the Water
The United States is losing 60,000 acres of wetlands each year. Is this good or bad? Does anyone really want to live in swamps, fens, bogs, and marshes? Or is it better economics to drain the wetlands for other purposes like agricultural...
Northern Arizona University
Colorado Plateau: Chaco Phenomenon
A description of the building done at Chaco Canyon. Find out how the dwellings were built, where the materials came from, the agriculture that supported the population, and the road systems that connected the populace of Chaco Canyon to...
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Ash Cloud From Icelandic Volcano Disrupts Global Trade
The Icelandic volcano spewed tons of ash into the atmosphere creating havoc for global trade. This article briefly discusses its impact on the environment and the economic consequences of the eruption. Education resources are included....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Native American Culture of the West
Native American peoples throughout the Western region determined their unique lifestyle by their proximity and abundance of natural resources. This article discusses their food practices, social structures, and religious norms.
Other
Great Lakes Information Network: Economy
This site consists of economic information about various midwestern states and industries. Site can be used for students to conduct research. Various aspects about the midwestern economy are included.
Cocori
Cocori: Costa Rica in a Coconut Shell
This page has lots of interesting facts about all aspects of life in Costa Rica. Among the many topics, you'll find information about the climate, culture, government, religion, and history.
Other
Cambridge University Press: Palm Oil
Describes the origins of, European demand for, and the devlopment of modern-day global trade of palm oil.
PBS
Language Crossing: Economy of Peru
Concise overview of the economy of Peru including natural resources, important cities, and economic progress.
Other
Language Crossing: Economy of Ecuador
Concise overview of the economy of Ecuador including natural resources, important cities, and economic progress.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: The Gambia: Economy
A brief discussion about Gambia's economy as well as a chart showing GDP, natural resources, trade, and percentages of economy in agriculture and industry. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Southern Colonies
Information and facts about the Southern Colonies of Colonial America including geography, natural resources, religion, climate, trade, and history timeline.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Phillips Curve
This instructional activity explores the relationship of unemployment to inflation in the 1960s and after. Young scholars will discover the short-run trade-off between inflation and unemployment when unemployment is less than its natural...