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Lowell Observatory
Lowell Observatory homepage describes the history and current work done at the Lowell Observatory. Contains basic information about the telescopes and the results of work done by staff scientists. It is a national landmark.
PBS
Pbs: The u.s. Mexico Border a History
This site has complete information about the U.S.-Mexico border. It has an interactive timeline of important border events and a morphing map that shows changes in the border.
University of Chicago
University of Chicago: History of Yerkes Observatory
Read about the history of the Yerkes Observatory, which was run by the University of Chicago. This observatory houses one of the few research grade refractors in the world. The observatory was closed in October 2018 and discussions were...
US Mint
U.s. Mint: Jamestown Challenge
Sail to the New World, and take the interactive, story quiz on the first permanent English settlement.
Harvard University
Harvard Univ.: Chandra X Ray Observatory Center
The Chandra Observatory uses x-ray telescopes to learn more about the make-up of the universe. To learn more about x-ray telescopes and to see what they reveal, click here for the official Chandra X-ray Observatory website.
Library of Congress
Loc: Nepal and the United States
This Library of Congress page recounting the history of Nepal's relations with the U.S., through 1991. Offers good overview of U.S. financial aid to Nepal, and Nepal's strategic importance to the United States.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: On the Ezra Pound
Maintained by the "McLuhan Studies Journal," this article by Edward Barton from the University of Toronto focuses on Pound's influence on Marshall McLuhan during their years of correspondence. This site is more useful for McLuhan studies...
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: The Electoral Process
Twice a month you can play a new crossword puzzle on The New York Times Learning Network. This one is called "The Electoral Process."
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Learn the States
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart lesson plan challenges students to learn the U.S. state names by identifying them on a map.
Other
Illinois Ds Birth Rates and Counts by County
Information on births of babies with Down Syndrome in Illinois. Information is present by county.
Curated OER
The California Naval Militia and the Tampico Incident
Thorough history of the Tampico Incident in the context of the Mexican Revolution.
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Teachnology: 50 States of America Teaching Theme
Are you looking for some great resources to enhance teaching the United States? Teachnology provides an ambitious collection of worksheets, lesson plans, activities and more to help.
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American Submarine Development in Wwi
Read a brief history of U.S. submarine development as a result of their deficiency at the outbreak of WWI. Includes two photos.
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American Submarine Development in Wwi
Read a brief history of U.S. submarine development as a result of their deficiency at the outbreak of WWI. Includes two photos.
Curated OER
American Submarine Development in Wwi
Read a brief history of U.S. submarine development as a result of their deficiency at the outbreak of WWI. Includes two photos.