US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Repeat Photography Project
The Repeat Photography Project pairs historic images with contemporary photos thus documenting glacial decline through photography while communicating the effects of global warming.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Haleakala Crater and the East Maui Volcano
Information from USGS about the Haleakala Crater and the East Maui volcano, including the volcano's eruptive history, maps of the crater, and geologic data sets.
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National Park Service: Vicksburg National Military Park: Vicksburg Campaign Map
A small map showing Grant's line of march on Vicksburg from March through May, 1863.
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National Park Service: Vicksburg National Military Park: Grant Pushes Inland
A brief introduction to General Grant's change of strategy and decision to mount an attack on Vicksburg from the northeast.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: A Journey Through the Trees
The teacher will discuss the importance of trees with the students. The teacher will provide photographs of various trees that grow in Russell Cave National Monument and the surrounding North Alabama area. The teacher will discuss...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Fred the Fish a Little River Trip
Little River is home to 47 kinds of fish including the threatened "Blue Shiner" Cyprinella caerulea. These fish depend on the good water quality at Little River. This skit allows learners to observe pollution's effects on a small scale...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Where Am I?
This lesson teaches one of the geography themes called location. Middle schoolers will learn about absolute location and relative location as they search the globe. This lesson plan is made possible through the ALEX and the U.S. National...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Living in the Wild
In this lesson, learners will compare and contrast how the Prehistoric Americans lived off the land at Russell Cave and how Sam Gribley from "My Side of the Mountain" lived off the land. This lesson plan is made possible through the ALEX...
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Alex: Tad the Tadpole
Tad the Tadpole is designed to demonstrate how pollution in various areas affects wildlife in their native habitats. The lesson is designed to stress the importance of conservation for animals and their surrounding environment. Upon...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: A Father's Life at Russell Cave
In this lesson, 4th graders will learn about a father's life at Russell Cave and learn about different writing genres. This lesson plan is made possible through the ALEX and the U.S. National Park Service Partnership.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Little River Canyon's Carnivorous Green Pitcher Plants
A digital slide program introduces the Green Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia oreophila) to the students. Students use a model of the Green Pitcher Plant and plastic insects to role play. They will tell the story of habitat adaptation and...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Creating a Prehistoric World
In the lesson, students will research, create, and present knowledge gained about Prehistoric and Historic Native Americans in Alabama. This lesson plan is made possible through the ALEX and the U.S. National Park Service Partnership.
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Detail of Ngs Map of Gates of the Arctic National Park
The Wilderness Act of 1964 celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2004. To mark this event, a reporter went to the wildest area in the U.S.: Gates of the Arctic National Park. Beautiful pictures are a graphic explanation of the Act.
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Valley in Gates of the Arctic National Park
The Wilderness Act of 1964 celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2004. To mark this event, a reporter went to the wildest area in the U.S.: Gates of the Arctic National Park. Beautiful pictures are a graphic explanation of the Act.
US National Archives
Our Documents: A National Initiative on American History, Civics, and Service
Our Documents is home to one hundred milestone documents that influenced that course of American history and American democracy. Includes full-page scans of each document, transcriptions, background information on their significance, and...
PBS
Pbs: The Great Lodges of the West
Explore the world of National Parks of the Northwest through several different avenues when you visit this site. This site will give you all of the details and information you are looking for about the National Parks.
Black Past
Black Past: Young, Colonel Charles
In this encyclopedia article, you can learn about Col. Charles Young, the first African-American colonel in the U.S. Army.
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National Park Service: The Indian Memorial Peace Through Unity
Memorial for the Battle of Little Bighorn, a clash of Native and white cultures, which changed both forever.
Other
Environmental Organization Web Directory: Forestry
This site has links and web resources, including teacher lesson plans, about forestry.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Niagara Reservation
Oldest U.S. state park (1885); built around U.S. side of Niagara Falls.
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Ogden May 10th, 1919. Courtesy National Park Service.
An article from the Utah Quarterly, Vol. 37, No. 1, by George Kraus, recounts the decision to use Chinese laborers in building the Central Pacific Railroad. Many original documents.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Women in American History
At this site from Encyclopedia Brittanica, Inc. you can follow brave-hearted women through a timeline of unbelievable "Herstory." Impressive site tracks the unsinkable American woman from Early American adventurers like Sacagawea and...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Playland Amusement Park
The only publicly owned amusement park in the U.S.; rides and attractions were designed in the Art Deco style.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Saratoga Spa State Park
Site of only active geysers in Eastern U.S.; popular resort for wealthy in early 20th century.