Third graders "travel" from Europe to North America as Columbus did. They organize the information into chronoglogical order.

Students engage in a lesson to find information about the old trails of North America that were used by Native Americans. Specifically, they conduct research to find the history of The Old North Trail. The teacher shares several theories...

Fifth graders examine some famous explorers who have helped to discover our country. They discuss explorers from three countries today. They are: Spain, Portugal, and England.

This site from the Museum of Science provides links to all aspects of the museum. An on-line exhibit and a link for educator tools are offered.

This resource provides a practice test which allows users to test their geographical knowledge of the Americas.

This site contains many links to ongoing exhibits, helpful natural history information, and other fun and educational links, including a "Just for Kids" link. Great place for the natural history bunk!

Review accurate and up to date statistics on the population of Hispanics in the United States. Click on the different states and find how Hispanics are becoming the number one minority in the United States.

Get the latest statistical updates on the Hispanic presence in the United States. View the 2000-2100 year graph and compare the growth spurts over time. Also view the demographic breakdown of the states that have the greatest Hispanic...

Can you name the largest rodent that lives in North America? The beaver happens to be the correct answer. Explore this brief but interesting resource to learn where beavers live, what they eat and how they socialize.