Curated OER
De Bore, Granulated Sugar, and Louisiana
What do De Bore, granulated sugar, and Louisiana all have in common? Your students can find out in this in-depth look at Louisiana's economy, which is largely supplemented by the 450,000+ acres of sugar cane. First, they will discover...
Curated OER
University of Texas: India: Major Crop Areas
From a 1973 map showing the major crops grown in India. This map from the Perry Castaneda Collection also shows the direction of the wind in the monsoon season and the winter flow.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Sugar Cane
Many interesting facts about sugar cane are presented in this thorough resource. Topics examined include history medicine food uses cosmetic application, and more.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Hawaii
What does "Aloha" mean in Hawaiian? Use this site from the Library of Congress to find out interesting facts about Hawaii.
American University
Deforestation in Madagascar
Gives history of Madagascar's cultural and economic development in relation to its land clearing practices. Cites biological species indigenous to the island, and their imminent destruction. Includes links to several case studies.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Age of Exploration: The Columbian Exchange
A fascinating look at the exchanges that took place around the world after the Americas were discovered. This covered the gamut from diseases which wiped out 90% of the native peoples in North and South America, to farm animals, tools,...