Mariners' Museum and Park
Mariners' Museum: Henry Hudson
This resource presents an account of the life and voyages of explorer and navigator, Henry Hudson, who sailed and discovered for both the Dutch and English.
British Library
British Library: The Search for the Northwest Passage
Detailed third grade lessons help students understand what skills and knowledge were required in order to become an explorer. Includes specific lessons on John Cabot, Jacques Cartier, and Henry Hudson.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: New Netherland and Maryland
Find out about Dutch exploration and settlement in the area explored by Henry Hudson. Scrolling through will take you to information about New Netherland and the settling of New Sweden which later became Maryland.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Early Dutch Colonies
Information about Dutch colonization in America. There is mention of Peter Minuit and Peter Stuyvesant.
PBS
Empire of the Bay: Henry Hudson
Who was Henry Hudson? What happened to him? This one-page biography from PBS provides learners with these details and more.
PBS
Pbs: Empire of the Bay: The Story of the Hudson's Bay Company
The story of the shrewd merchants and courageous explorers of the Hudson's Bay Company.
Other
The Erie Canal: Clinton's Big Ditch
Overview of the Erie Canal from its initial proposal to its completion.
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Lakes, Rives, & Canals
This site provides a brief introduction to the river system and canals of Ohio. Includes a history of the canal system, details and maps of the drainage throughout the state, and how the river systems are used today.
Other
River Systems of the World
Find statistics about the many river systems of the world. Includes facts such as length, drainage area, cities, notable tributaries, and more. Also provides links to sites about some of the rivers.
Other
Ny Dec: Estuary Management Programs
Site from NY DEC gives general information on estuaries and their ecological importance to the NY and NJ coastal areas. Gives more specific information on the Peconic Estuary and the New York/New Jersey Harbor Estuary, with a focus on...
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Henry Hudson Facts
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Henry Hudson who discovered the Hudson River, Hudson Bay, and Hudson Strait.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Hudson River, New York
This image shows the Hudson River which runs through eastern New York. The photo was taken from a footbridge that crosses the river. For more information on rivers, check out the ten longest rivers in the world or our fun river facts for...