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National Park Service: Museum Collections/ Chaco Culture National Historic Park

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the earliest peoples living in the Southwest of present day America were the Chaco, also called the Anasazi. Learn about their history and culture and the great contributions made by this civilization, view preserved artifacts and...
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National Park Service: Redwood

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explore the history, culture, science, and more via the Redwood National and State Parks.
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National Park Service: Redwood

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explore the history, culture, science, and more via the Redwood National and State Parks.
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National Park Service: Gettysburg National Military Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Home of the Gettysburg National Military Park, located in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The site explains the preservation of the battlefield, history of the park, and links to events and news of the park.
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National Park Service: Denali Park: Glaciers

For Students 9th - 10th
Denali Park in Alaska is home to a number of glaciers. Learn all about them at this site. Of particular interest is the link at the bottom of the page to a virtual tour of paired photographs that reveal changes in the landscape over time.
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National Park Service: Castillo De San Marcos National Monument

For Students 4th - 6th
Built to protect and defend Spain's hold on Florida as early as 1672, Castillo de San Marcos was designated as a national monument in 1924 by President Calvin Coolidge. A deeper history of the monument and the town of St. Augustine,...
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National Park Service: Florida's Shipwrecks: 300 Years of Maritime History

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the maritime history of Florida through its shipwrecks. Site includes list of shipwreck sites, maps of shipwrecks, and extensive history.
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National Park Service: Arkansas Post National Memorial: History of Arkansas Post

For Students 9th - 10th
The three hundred year old history of Arkansas Post and the many cultures who inhabited this outpost over time are the focus of this national memorial web site.
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National Park Service: Big Bend

For Students 9th - 10th
Deemed more than just a desert, Big Bend is indeed that! Find excellent narrative on the history and culture of this incredible park as well as notes on nature and science. Be sure to click on Visitor Photo Gallery for stunning views.
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National Park Service: Flight 93

For Students 9th - 10th
The terrorists' takeover of Flight 93 was part of the Attack on America, 9/11. The Park Service has made the crash site of Flight 93 into a national monument in honor of the passengers who developed a plan of action to regain control of...
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National Park Service: Asheville, Nc: National Register of Historic Places

For Students 9th - 10th
View the city of Asheville's history through a tour of this travel itinerary. See places of historical significance and many colorful photographs. Peruse the list of internet sites to learn more about this interesting city.
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National Park Service: Ellis Island

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website for Ellis Island provides information and photos on the history and culture as well as news about the Island. Site includes information for teachers, especially in regard to planning a class trip. Also included are...
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National Park Service: Obed Wild & Scenic River

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Tennessee is home to the Obed Wild & Scenic River, located in the Cumberland Plateau. The area currently offers many recreational opportunities, but perusing the "History & Culture" and "Nature & Science" tabs will reveal a...
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National Park Service: Obed Wild & Scenic River

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Tennessee is home to the Obed Wild & Scenic River, located in the Cumberland Plateau. The area currently offers many recreational opportunities, but perusing the "History & Culture" and "Nature & Science" tabs will reveal a...
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Dpla: This Land Is Your Land: Parks and Public Spaces

For Students 9th - 10th
This exhibition tells the story of the conservation, culture, history, and preservation of parks and protected areas through maps, documents, letters, and other primary sources.
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National Park Service: Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in the Sonoran Desert, in Arizona, was declared a national monument to preserve the ecological wonders it houses. Peruse the history, culture, nature and science. Teachers, be sure to check out the...
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National Park Service: North Cascades National Park Geology

For Students 3rd - 8th
Resource explores the history and geology of the Cascade Mountains. Content includes a geologic story, virtual field trip, a look at plate tectonics and the rocks & minerals found in the Cascade Mountains, geologic maps, and more.
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National Park Service: Teaching With Historic Places: The Ohio & Erie Canal

For Teachers 9th - 10th
How were the canals used and what were the effects of this transportation system on daily life in the 19th century? This lesson plan incorporates the use of historic sites in the study of Ohio and U.S. history.
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National Park Service: Mojave Indians

For Students 6th - 8th
Excellent NPS site tells of the Mojave Indians; their history, culture and beliefs..
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National Park Service: Stones River National Battlefield

For Students 9th - 10th
While the Stones River Campaign did not clearly define a winner, the battles which took place on this national battlefield marked a much needed boost to the Union Army in their efforts to begin implementing the Emancipation Proclamation....
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National Park Service: Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Alibates Flint Quarries, the only national monument located in Texas, is home to roughly 700 flint quarries. Peruse this resource and uncover its rich history, the culture, the significance of the Alibates flint and more.
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National Park Service: Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Alibates Flint Quarries, the only national monument located in Texas, is home to roughly 700 flint quarries. Peruse this resource and uncover its rich history, the culture, the significance of the Alibates flint and more.
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National Park Service: Chamizal National Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
After a long disagreement over the border between Texas and Mexico as the Rio Grande shifted, the Chamizal Treaty was established in 1963. The Chamizal National Memorial marks the border and stands for peace between two countries, two...
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National Park Service: Central Vermont: Our Shared Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
Peruse this comprehensive site and gain an appreciation for the the history and historical sites of Central Vermont. A link is provided to a wealth of Vermont history and tourism information.

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