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Columbia University

Nasa: Sedac: Infrastructure

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A collection of five data sets from SEDAC (Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center) that look at road networks, reservoirs, and dams in countries around the world, with one set examining China's...
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George Mason University

Chnm: Building the Washington Metro

For Students 9th - 10th
The rapid transit system in Washington, D.C. was years in the making. Follow the plans and see how this 103 mile system grew.
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PBS

Pbs: Who Made America?: Innovators: Malcom Mc Lean

For Students 9th - 10th
While his name is relatively unknown today, this North Carolina trucker invented container shipping, a method now indispensable to the modern world of global trade.
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Other

Her Emobility: Smart Transportation: Smart Transport Systems: An Intro

For Students 9th - 10th
In large cities, transport is becoming a growing challenge, both for commuters and for city officials who want to improve efficiency, reduce pollution, and reduce frustration for drivers and commuters. Smart transport systems use new...