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Read Works: How Glaciers Change the World [Pdf]

For Students 4th
Students read about how glaciers created land forms such as mountains and lakes during and after the Ice Age. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Mount Baker Volcano, Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed information on Mount Baker as well as information on glaciers, hydrology, lakes and drainages and other points of interest.
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Handout
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Groundwater Information by Topic

For Students 9th - 10th
A massive amount of information about groundwater. Topics covered include groundwater basics, humans and groundwater, groundwater quality, and its place in the water cycle. Includes true-and-false quiz and a Q&A section, as well as a...
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Other

Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force: Habitattitude

For Students 9th - 10th
Dedicated to aquatic resource conservation, this task force addresses the expansion of harmful plants, fish, and other animals and invasive species
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Lesson Plan
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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Other

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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Education.com

Education.com: 1st Grade Reading & Writing Resources

For Students 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This collection of first grade reading and writing resources contains lesson plans and worksheets that can be used during the research process.
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Curated OER

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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Lesson Plan
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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EL Education

El Education: Discovering the Genesee Volume 2

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
The Geology of the Genesee River Valley is the second volume of a series produced by 4th grade students at the Genesee Community Charter School while studying geology, physical fitness, and artist composition. The Students spent three...
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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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Curated OER

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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Curated OER

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).
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Highwood Mountains, 1911

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of a part of the Highwoods Mountains in Montana showing a glaciated portion of the Great Plains. The map shows the remnant glacial features such as moraine and drift, and shows the areas covered by younger drift, areas covered by...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Dornoch to Thurso, 1908

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed travel map of Scotland from 1908, showing portions of counties Sutherland and Caithness. The map shows first class and secondary roads, railways, cities, towns, ports, rivers, lakes, terrain and coastal features of the area....
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Curated OER

The Battle of Plattsburgh

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

Invasionmap1.jpg (68667 Bytes)

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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Graphic
Curated OER

Invasionmap2.jpg (114183 Bytes)

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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Graphic
Curated OER

Invasionmap3.jpg (133560 Bytes)

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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Graphic
Curated OER

Invasionmap4.jpg (142658 Bytes)

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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Graphic
Curated OER

Plattsburgh Battle map.jpg (201657 Bytes)

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...