US Geological Survey
Deserts: Geology and Resources
The U.S. Geological Survey provides information on what a desert is, how the atmosphere influences aridity, where deserts form, types of deserts, desert features, eolian processes, types of dunes, remote sensing of arid lands, mineral...
Other
Secrets of the Norman Invasion
Author purports that the Normans landed in a site different from Pevensey and presents interesting evidence to support his claim. There are also links to the Bayeux Tapestry with explanations.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Navigating by the Numbers
In this lesson, students will learn that math is important in navigation and engineering. Ancient land and sea navigators started with the most basic of navigation equations (Speed x Time = Distance). Today, navigational satellites use...
Careers New Zealand
Careers Nz: Surveyor
This KiwiCareers site contains information on becoming a surveyor in New Zealand. While some of the information is specific to New Zealand, most of it is uniform to the career.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Southern British Columbia, 1920
A map from 1920 of the southern part of the province of British Columbia. The map shows the provincial capital of Victoria, major cities and towns, existing and proposed railways, lakes, and rivers of this portion of the province. The...
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Etc: Maps Etc: British Columbia (Southern Part), 1920
A map from 1920 of the southern part of the province of British Columbia. The map shows the provincial capital of Victoria, major cities and towns, existing and proposed railways, National Parks, lakes, and rivers of this portion of the...
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George Washington
This lesson plan invites the students to explore land surveying in the 18th century. Read an 18th century land survey and decipher what is actually being said.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Alberta, 1920
A map from 1920 of the southern part of the province of Alberta. The map shows the provincial capital of Edmonton, major cities and towns, existing and proposed railways, lakes, and rivers of this portion of the province. The grid used...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Southern Alberta, 1920
A map from 1920 of the southern part of the province of Alberta. The map shows the provincial capital of Edmonton, major cities and towns, existing and proposed railways, lakes, and rivers of this portion of the province. The grid used...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Southern Manitoba, 1920
A map from 1920 of the southern part of the province of Manitoba. The map shows the provincial capital of Winnipeg, major cities and towns, existing and proposed railways, lakes, and rivers of this portion of the province. The grid used...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Southern Saskatchewan, 1920
A map from 1920 of the southern part of the province of Saskatchewan. The map shows the county boundaries and county seats, the provincial capital of Regina, major cities and towns, existing and proposed railways, canals, Indian...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Manitoba (Southern Part), 1920
A map from 1920 of the southern part of the province of Manitoba. The map shows the provincial capital of Winnipeg, major cities and towns, existing and proposed railways, lakes, and rivers of this portion of the province. The grid used...
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Eolian Processes
A site containing a description of basic Eolian (wind) processes and how they effect various types of terrain. Includes many pictures which illustrate the presented concepts.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Landslide Hazards Program
Discusses the problems associated with landslides, where they occur, and why they occur.
California Academy of Sciences
California Academy of Sciences: 2011 Philippine Biodiversity Expedition
The 2011 Philippine Biodiversity Expedition is the largest expedition undertaken by the Academy. It will be the first expedition to make a comprehensive survey of both terrestrial and marine diversity.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: The Iron Horse: Conflicting Personal Interests
From a lengthy essay on the history of the railroad in the United States. This section describes the efforts of Jefferson Davis and others to survey lands for the best route for a transcontinental railroad. It also discusses the...
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Middle Ages: Richard Ii and Crisis of Authority
This article surveys the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, which was one of the first open challenges to royal authority in England. It goes on to discuss why Richard II was deposed and the importance of the concept that kings ruled under the...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: 54 40 or Fight
See how James Polk's plan to claim the Oregon Territory, which had been shared with Great Britain since 1818, led him to victory with the slogan, Fifty-four forty or fight. Read about the settlers who traveled the Oregon Trail and why...
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: American Civil War Battles
Collection of digital resources gathered from public libraries, archives, and museums about American Civil War battles. Explore Civil War military conflicts on land and sea, from Fort Sumter to Appomattox. Use maps and documents to...
Central Pacific Railroad Photographic History Museum
Central Pacific Railroad Photographic History Museum: Building of the Iron Road
From an article by B.P. Avery printed in the May, 1869, issue of "Overland Monthly" is this description of the building of the transcontinental railroad including information about the Central Pacific Railroad and the Union Pacific...
Indiana University
Indiana Univ. Bloomington: Geo Notes: Standing Rocks: Remnants of Erosion [Pdf]
Explains what standing rocks are, how they are formed by erosion, and gives the names of some well-known ones in Indiana.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Earth Surface Dynamics (Research Activities)
This site from USGS provides several activities to help understand the interrelationships among earth surface processes, ecological systems, and human activities. Also included are links to new findings and programs concerning Earth...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Africa Before the Berlin Conference, 1884
This is an interesting map of Africa showing the continent before the Berlin Conference of 1885, when the most powerful countries in Europe at the time convened to make their territorial claims on Africa and establish their colonial...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Africa Before the Berlin Conference, 1882
A map of Africa as it was known in 1882 before the Berlin Conference of 1885, when the most powerful countries in Europe at the time convened to make their territorial claims on Africa and establish their colonial borders at the start of...
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