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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Mississippi River / Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the task force formed to help the public understand the causes and effects of eutrophication in the Gulf of Mexico.
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National Geographic

National Geographic: Mapping u.s. Watersheds

For Students 2nd - 6th
Students will identify and explore major rivers and watersheds in the United States.
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US National Archives

Our Documents: The Louisiana Purchase Treaty (1803)

For Students 9th - 10th
A fantastic site from the Our Documents group that allows visitors to see an original copy of the Louisiana Purchase Treaty of 1803. This treaty allowed the United States to purchase a tract of land west of the Mississippi River that was...
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Rain

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the U.S. Geological Survey you can find out what makes rain such a valuable resource. Included is a chart that tells how much rain different cities in the United States receive. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.
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Geographypods

Geographypods:freshwater: Issues and Conflicts: Competing Demands for Freshwater

For Students 11th - 12th
This learning module examines conflicting demands for fresh water around the world. It looks at the water resources that are available, water scarcity, and local and international conflicts over water. Specific cases are explored,...
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: America in Class: America in the 1920s: Machine: Factory

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion...
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Robert Hass: Poet Laureate, Environmentalist, Educator

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief article that summarizes Robert Hass's literary career.

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