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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Un Partition Plan, September 1947

For Students 9th - 10th
This authentic UN map depicts the political lines to be drawn to partition Palestine as established in 1947.
Lesson Plan
Cengage Learning

Investigating Social Change: Midwest

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the evolution of the Midwest region of the United States. Young scholars and teachers will gain a different perspective about the Midwest when they check out this site.
Handout
University of Washington

University of Washington: Communist Party Usa History and Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Maps and charts detail electoral support, showing the number and percentage of votes for Communist candidates in every county and state from 1922 to 1946, party membership by state or district from 1922-1950, the intense geography of...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: East Indies, 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1920 of the Indonesian region showing the political boundaries and foreign possessions at the time for the Sunda Islands, Borneo, Celebes, the Moluccas, the Philippines, the Province of Malay Peninsula, and portions of Siam...
Lesson Plan
US National Archives

National Archives: Lewis and Clark's Expedition to the Complex West

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark to explore the land annexed in the Louisiana Purchase knowing that his area was already inhabited and politically complicated. Students will explore documents related to the purchase and use the map to...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Route of the Panama Isthmian Canal, 1904

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1904 of the Panama Canal showing terrain relief of the isthmus, noting the 'Canal always follows the line of the Railroad’ from Colon to the city of Panama. "For generations the Panama Canal had been the dream of man and for...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies, 1906

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1906 of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies showing the political boundaries at the time, capitals and major cities, mountain systems, coastal features, and islands of the region. An inset map shows the entire North...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Mexico and Central America, 1910

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1910 of Mexico and Central America showing political boundaries at the time, capitals and major cities, rivers, terrain and coastal features, reefs, and neighboring islands (Cuba and Jamaica). A map note shows the Panama Canal...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: North America, 1921

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1921 of North America, Central America, Greenland, and the Caribbean showing political borders, capitals and major cities, railroads, canals, mountain systems, lakes, rivers, islands, and coastal features of the region. An...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: The Surface of North America, 1912

For Students 9th - 10th
A base relief map from 1912 of North America, Central America, Greenland, and the Caribbean to Puerto Rico showing the general surface terrain, including mountain systems, highlands, plains, and major river systems of the region....
Website
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The Partition Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
The background for creating a plan to partition Palestine, as well as the details of the plan itself and its effects are discussed.
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Curated OER

Map of United Arab Emirates

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News presents a general overview of the United Arab Emirates which is a federation of seven states. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key...
Handout
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The Line of June 4, 1967

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the history of the demarcation lines between Israel and Syria--lines which in part caused the June War.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Israeli Population Statistics Table

For Students 9th - 10th
A table sorting population demographics by religion, age, and urban centers.
Lesson Plan
US National Archives

Docsteach: Lewis & Clark's Expedition to the Complex West

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity can be used as an introduction or for a closer study of the Lewis & Clark Expedition. Students will learn that the United States purchased the Louisiana Territory in 1803 and President Thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and...
Primary
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Library of Congress: Media Gallery | Women's Suffrage

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of primary source documents from the Library of Congress supports teaching about women's suffrage in the United States. These primary sources include images, song sheets, articles, statistical documents, maps, political...
Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: Thomas Jefferson Mini Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States, but he played many political roles throughout our nation's history. His political life influenced the country in many ways, from the founding documents to the shape of our...
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Curated OER

Etc: N America Illustrating the Conquest of Canada and War of Indep, 1757 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of eastern North America illustrating the Conquest of Canada and the War of Independence (1757-1783). The map shows major cities of the time, major river ways, topography and political boundaries. The map is color-coded to show the...