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Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Ohio's Five Physiographic Regions

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives characteristics and history of Ohio's different regions. Map included. Very detailed descriptions of rivers and nature perserves in the State.
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Website
Other

Oh Deptartment of Natural Resources: Ohio's Trees

For Students 9th - 10th
A listing of all Ohio's trees complete with a description and picture. List is alphabetical from Alder to Willow. Be sure to click on "Big Trees," for statistics and pictures of the biggest trees in Ohio.
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Handout
Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Ohio Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Ohio climate, soil, crops, and animals.
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Interactive
Other

What Tree Is It?

For Students 3rd - 8th
You've climbed this tree, sat in its branches and collected its leaves. Now you are old enough to know that it has a name. How can you tell what kind it is? Here are some ways to check: by leaf, by fruit, or just by the way it looks.
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Graphic
University of Texas at Austin

Ut Library: Perry Castaneda Maps of Ohio

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of state, city and historical maps of Ohio. Also includes maps of national parks and monuments in the state.
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Article
Other

Ohio Memory Project: Geography and Natural Resources of Ohio [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about the geography and natural resources of Ohio in your study of this state. Discusses geology, rock and mineral resources, geologic time, and glaciation.
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Handout
Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University: Ohio State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, you can find out about the landform features in the state of Ohio. How are the counties set up in Ohio? Look at the various maps to answer all of your map questions.
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Website
Cleveland State University

Cleveland State University Library: Memory Project: Cuyahoga River Exhibition

For Students 9th - 10th
Photographs and documents that explain the river-management practices of the city of Cleveland with respect to the Cuyahoga River, including efforts to straighten its path.
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Study Guide
Ohio Test Prep

Ohio Test Prep: Module 6: Ohio Resources and Innovations

For Students 9th - 10th
Ohio learning module prepares students for the state test in Social Studies on Ohio inventions, transportation and industry and how it impacts the nation. Site includes video tutorials, interactive practice reviews, and assessment.
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Handout
Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Shaping the Land

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains maps and other information about the Ohio's topography. Great details about how glaciers played a key role in the formation of Ohio's land, the natural resources left behind, and the natural regions and their differences.
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Handout
NSTATE

Net State: The Geography of Ohio

For Students 9th - 10th
Here at NetState you will find a variety of facts about the geography of the state of Ohio. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Classifying Natural Resources

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
How can you classify energy sources?
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Handout
Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Ohio River

For Students 9th - 10th
Summarizes the history of the Ohio River with a brief description of its physical location.