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University of California: Ocean Drilling Program
Scientists probe the ocean floor off Costa Rica and find evidence that may tell us more about what goes on in ocean trenches.
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veteran Affairs Canada: Ypres 1915
In April 1915, Canadian troops were moved to the French city of Ypres where they were victims to a new weapon of gas attacks. This site outlines the Canadian experience at Ypres.
University of California
Ucmp: Plate Tectonics: The Mechanism
A basic description of the driving force behind plate movement. Describes major features of the ocean floor including mid-oceanic ridges.
First World War
First World war.com
Site does a good job of giving an overview of most of the key aspects of World War I: the causes of the war, a timeline, weapons of war, etc. As a special feature you can listen to vintage audio of speeches and music of the WWI era.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Facts About the Aphotic (Midnight) Zone of the Ocean
The aphotic zone of the ocean receives less than one percent of sunlight penetration. It extends from between 200 to 1,000 m, or 660 to 3,300 ft, down to the seafloor. Learn about the characteristics of this zone and the adaptations the...
Science Struck
Science Struck: What Are Ocean Trenches and How Are They Formed?
Around 72 percent of the Earth's surface is found under the oceans. It has always been contributing to the dynamically changing face of the Earth through the tectonic phenomenon occurring at its depths. Such a naturally occurring...
National Archives (UK)
National Archive: The Great War: 1914 1918
Students can examine original sources and how these have been used to support different viewpoints and perspectives on the Great War.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Gallery: The Modern World
Innovations in transportation, communication, and weapons transformed the world in the 20th century. The modern era is the most complex yet, and the most fragile. This photo gallery highlights some of these innovations.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Oceanic Trench
Wikipedia provides brief information on oceanic trenches, and has a hyperlinked list of major world trenches.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute: What Are the Deepest Parts of the Ocean?
A brief description of the ocean's deepest parts.
Curated OER
Image of the Vrml Render of a World War One Trench
Launch an interactive tour that lets you move about a virtual trench system in three dimensions. [Requires a VRML plug-in compatible with your browser.]
Curated OER
World War One Trench Virtual Reality Tour
Launch an interactive tour that lets you move about a virtual trench system in three dimensions. [Requires a VRML plug-in compatible with your browser.]
Curated OER
World War One Trench Virtual Reality Tour
Launch an interactive tour that lets you move about a virtual trench system in three dimensions. [Requires a VRML plug-in compatible with your browser.]