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State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: Catawba River

For Students 9th - 10th
Catawba River rises in the Blue Ridge Mountains of McDowell County, approximately 20 miles east of Asheville, flowing east-northeast above Hickory until turning southward into the massive Lake Norman Reservoir. It then continues south,...
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US Department of Agriculture

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Columbia River

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers information about the Columbia River, its history and gorge geology.
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Other

Harper College: South Asia Physical Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a map quiz of the physical features of South Asia. It contains lists of land bodies, rivers, and water bodies to be matched to a map of South Asia. It can be used as a study tool.
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About Korea: Geography and People

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the geography of the peninsula which holds both North and South Korea. Find out the importance the rivers play in the economy and culture of the country.
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The Colorado River

For Students 9th - 10th
Features basic information on the Colorado River including a map of the states it flows through.
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Parco Del Delta / the Po River

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive description of the Po River, the largest river in Italy.
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PPT
Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Power Point: Geography of Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Thirteen-slide PowerPoint presentation on the geography of Ancient Egypt. Slides contain photos, maps and instructional information. [Requires download.]
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Other

Montenegrin Association of America: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the geography of Montenegro from the Montenegrin Association of America. Includes a topographical map and pictures of the areas covered.
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Thailand: Location, Geography, and Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this enticing description of the geography of Thailand. You can picture the entire country from these paragraphs. There is alos information about the climate. Hyperlinks take you to additional information.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Laos: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the geography of the landlocked country of Laos from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about the mountains, rivers, and plateaus.
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Other

Cmc: Mysteries of Egypt: Nile River & Desert

For Students 6th - 8th
This resource provides great pictures of the Nile River and surrounding desert with some description of this unique geography. Very interesting and informative.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Mississippi River

For Students 9th - 10th
Great way to explore the River, unless you're on a boat, of course! Click on sections of the site to discover the culture and history of the River. You can even become a Junior Ranger of the Mississippi.
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Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Texas Rivers Map [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 8th
A blank outline map showing the major rivers of Texas. A full color, labeled map of these rivers is available in the Texas Almanac, which is free to download from the main website.
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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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Other

Yangtze River: The Three Gorges Dam

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a good site for information on the Yangtze River, lists articles and other link sites.
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Article
Discovering Lewis & Clark

Discovering Lewis & Clark: The Mouth of the Yellowstone River

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Corps of Discovery's march to the Yellowstone river in the early 1800s.
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Article
Discovering Lewis & Clark

Discovering Lewis & Clark: Judith River

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the discovery of the Judith River named by William Clark in 1805 in honor of his future wife.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Uncover the brief history and geology of the Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River. For further information, this resource will lead to Big Bend's National Park.
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University of Alberta

University of Alberta Press: Physical Geography of Alberta

For Students 9th - 10th
Here, the physical geography of Alberta is succinctly discussed via text and maps.
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NASA

Nasa: World Map Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site from the National Aeornautics and Space Administration provides an interesting activity with a relief map and its correlation with space. "Wouldn't it be fun to make your own miniature world, complete with mountains, valleys,...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Geography of Ancient China

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore how the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers, mountains, and deserts impacted the early Chinese culture on this site.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: 16 Interesting Facts About the Indus River

For Students 4th - 6th
The Indus River originates in Tibet and extends all the way to the Arabian Sea. Learn some interesting facts about its geography, history, and what it is like today.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Cambodia: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief look at the geography of Cambodia from the CIA World Fact Book. Find out about the rivers, climate, and extensive forests.
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Other

Columbia River History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains very informative content about the the Columbia River. Find out about its location, tributaries, uses, and history.

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