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Other

National Atlas of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Atlas of the United States provides comprehensive information collected by the Federal Government and delivered through interactive maps. Select from a variety of scientific, societal, and historical information to be...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Mapping the National Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
A rich and historically significant collection of maps of various national parks throughout the United States. Features special sections on Yellowstone, Acadia, the Grand Canyon and the Smoky Mountains. Includes historical photographs of...
Lesson Plan
HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Edible Geography

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Lesson that helps students understand geography of states by creating an edible map of the state, using real food to indicate parts of the state.
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Other

National Atlas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is excellent for mapping. You can create ANY kind of map you need. Select all kinds of layers: agriculture, biology, boundaries, climate, history, and more, and then select the geography. It does take some time to figure out...
Activity
National Geographic

National Geographic: Introduction to Latitude and Longitude

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, students learn to determine the latitude and longitude of locations within the United States, while making observations about climate and the ways in which these measurements can be useful. Includes maps and discussion...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Dream Vacation

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This unit teaches young scholars to plan a trip with an itinerary, remain within a budget, and work cooperatively. It is a technology-based project that combines a study of mathematics, economics, geography, and social studies.