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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Water Resources of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit the U.S. Geological Survey's website for a wide variety of information on water. Content includes data on water quality, water use, acid rain, among others; publications; information on water resource programs; maps; information on...
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Other

Usgs: The National Map: Us Topographical Map

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this map to explore the topography of the United States.
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US Holocaust Memorial Museum

U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Holocaust History Animated Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
To fully understand the breadth and scope of the Holocaust, view the following maps of key locations. These maps are in video form with explanations provided. There are also links provided for further research.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography Games: Capital Cities of the United States

For Students 1st - 9th
Play this fun geography map game to learn about the capitals of the 50 states of the United States.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography Games: Flags of the United States

For Students 1st - 9th
Play this fun geography map game to learn about the flags of the 50 states of the United States.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Air Now: Interactive Map of Air Quality

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A live, interactive map of air quality in the United States.
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University of Richmond

Digital Scholarship Lab: American Panorama: Foreign Born Population

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore trends in immigration to the United States between 1850 and 2010 with this interactive map. Each year shows the numbers of people that were born in a foreign country, with the data being represented in multiple ways. Use the...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hard Road to Texas 1836 1845: Aftermath the Reckoning

For Students 9th - 10th
What happened in the 15 years that followed the annexation of Texas? How did the Mexican War end? Read this article to learn about the aftermath of the annexation, and check out primary documents--a "moral map" of the United States and a...
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Time Zones for P Cs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Time Zones for PCs provides a colorful, interactive maps of the United States and the world. Click on one of the starred cities to find out what time it is there.
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PBS

Pbs Interactive Map: Lincoln Statues Across the Country

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know there are over 200 statues and memorials of Lincoln in the United States? Click on each location to see a picture of the statue located there.
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US National Archives

Docsteach: Documenting Key Presidential Decisions

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this activity, students will identify and analyze documents related to key presidential decisions. Through close examination of the documents, students will determine which president was involved. Students will then identify the...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: West Nile Virus

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides basic information on West Nile virus including how to avoid it and a map that shows which parts of the United States have the most cases.

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