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Nature Conservancy

Nature Conservancy: Planet Earth: Rivers and Lakes

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive exploration of rivers and lakes, their importance to biodiversity and to humans, how we use them, threats they face, and what is being done to conserve them.
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Other

Kidfish: Our Lakes

For Students 3rd - 8th
A complete site that examines the geology of a lake, anatomy of a lake, seasons of a lake, and the life span of a lake.
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Glin: Habitats of the Great Lakes Region

For Students 9th - 10th
This site profiles the elements of the Great Lakes' ecosystems and habitats.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Lake

For Students 9th - 10th
With this resource the students will learn about the culture and origin of the Lake, a native American people.
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University of Alberta

University of Alberta: The Edmonton and Slave Lake Railway

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief history recounts the construction in 1899 of the the Edmonton and Slave Lake Railway by a group of businessmen with an interest in exploiting the mineral deposits in the Athabasca Landing and Lesser Slave Lake area.
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Sinkholes Along Shores of Dead Sea Cause Concern

For Students 5th - 8th
Article reports on how the appearance of large sinkholes near the Dead Sea are affecting the famous lake. Includes video.
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Snaith Primary School: Settings: Lake and Mountains

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A painting of a lake with mountains in the distance by Tony Newlin.
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The Battle of Lake Champlain

For Students 9th - 10th
The Lake Champlain and the Lake George Historical website in Vermont, has produced a graphics intensive website on the Battle of Plattsburgh, an important series of combats between American and British armies during the War of 1812. This...
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Lake George

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Lake George", created by John Frederick Kensett in 1860 (Oil on canvas, 56 x 87 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Dachstein With Lake Hallstatt

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Dachstein with Lake Hallstatt", created by Franz Steinfeld during the 1820's (Oil on wood, 55 x 44 cm).
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Snaith Primary School: Settings: Mountain Reflection

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A painting by Tony Newlin of a mountain with its reflection showing clearly in the calm lake at its base.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Second Punic War (Bc 218 201)

For Students 9th - 10th
This chapter from William Morey's 1901 text lays out the entire course of the Second Punic War. The brilliant military strategies of Hannibal and Scipio Africanus are thoroughly explained.
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All About Mormons: Brigham Young

For Students 9th - 10th
A long and interesting biography of Brigham Young. It details his life, religious beliefs, and contributions to the Mormon Religion. Also contains pictures of his 21 wives and information on his teachings.
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Other

The Weekly South Dakotan: South Dakota History for 4th Grade

For Students 3rd - 8th
From the very beginning and through the twentieth century, this comprehensive collection of lessons will enrich students studying the history in between and the effects on South Dakota.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: William Butler Yeats

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the work of William Butler Yeats through the links found within this informative site. You will be able to click on links for lesson plans, ideas and activities for his work.
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Montenegrin Association of America: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the geography of Montenegro from the Montenegrin Association of America. Includes a topographical map and pictures of the areas covered.
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Moraine Lake in the Valley of Ten Peaks, Banff National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
See beautiful photographs of Canadian mountains while introducing yourself to the formation, vegetation, animal life, and other geological features.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: Where Shall We Go Swimming?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
After analyzing samples of water from local lakes, students will perform tests on water from two locations, compare the results, and complete a lab report. They will then examine maps to determine factors that may have had an impact on...
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Other

The Corporation of the Township of Scugog: Welcome to the Township of Scugog

For Students 9th - 10th
The Township of Scugog is situated on the shores of Lake Scugog and is located northeast of Toronto. Links provide information on the community, its businesses and attractions.
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Chippewa Camp. Click for Larger Image.

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information on the Indians that inhabited the Great Lakes Region upon settlement by Europeans.
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Arizona State University

Arizona State University: Water

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This online lesson from the Arizona State University teaches students about earth's water cycle yet uses music as a part of the instructional process. Creative and simple. Non-music specialist could easily use the lesson.
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Etc: Gateway Through the Appalachians, Late 1600s Early 1700s

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Appalachian Mountain region showing the three primary routes of the early 1700's through the natural barrier from the English colonies to the Mississippi Valley. "The Appalachian ranges separated the French and the English,...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: The War in Northern New York, 1777

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Adirondack Mountains, southern Lake Champlain, eastern Lake Ontario, and Hudson River Valley south to Peekskill showing the important battle sites of the area during the American Revolutionary War.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Meanders in the Mississippi River, 1916

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1916 of the vicinity of Vicksburg showing typical river meandering of the Mississippi River, including remnant river beds and oxbow lakes (Eagle Lake).