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National Park Service: Vicksburg National Military Park: Grant Pushes Inland
A brief introduction to General Grant's change of strategy and decision to mount an attack on Vicksburg from the northeast.
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Detail of Ngs Map of Gates of the Arctic National Park
The Wilderness Act of 1964 celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2004. To mark this event, a reporter went to the wildest area in the U.S.: Gates of the Arctic National Park. Beautiful pictures are a graphic explanation of the Act.
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Valley in Gates of the Arctic National Park
The Wilderness Act of 1964 celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2004. To mark this event, a reporter went to the wildest area in the U.S.: Gates of the Arctic National Park. Beautiful pictures are a graphic explanation of the Act.
US National Archives
Our Documents: A National Initiative on American History, Civics, and Service
Our Documents is home to one hundred milestone documents that influenced that course of American history and American democracy. Includes full-page scans of each document, transcriptions, background information on their significance, and...
PBS
Pbs: The Great Lodges of the West
Explore the world of National Parks of the Northwest through several different avenues when you visit this site. This site will give you all of the details and information you are looking for about the National Parks.
Black Past
Black Past: Young, Colonel Charles
In this encyclopedia article, you can learn about Col. Charles Young, the first African-American colonel in the U.S. Army.
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National Park Service: The Indian Memorial Peace Through Unity
Memorial for the Battle of Little Bighorn, a clash of Native and white cultures, which changed both forever.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Save the Forest
President Theodore Roosevelt believed in the need for conservation and was called America's first environmental president. What steps did he take to help preserve the environment and its natural resources? Today we can enjoy the beauty...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: A Prehistoric Connection
This lesson plan is an adaptation of Activity 92 from Project Learning Tree. Students will research the four prehistoric time periods and compare and contrast them with their lives. By doing this, they will recognize the difference...
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Ogden May 10th, 1919. Courtesy National Park Service.
An article from the Utah Quarterly, Vol. 37, No. 1, by George Kraus, recounts the decision to use Chinese laborers in building the Central Pacific Railroad. Many original documents.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Women in American History
At this site from Encyclopedia Brittanica, Inc. you can follow brave-hearted women through a timeline of unbelievable "Herstory." Impressive site tracks the unsinkable American woman from Early American adventurers like Sacagawea and...
Other
Environmental Organization Web Directory: Forestry
This site has links and web resources, including teacher lesson plans, about forestry.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Playland Amusement Park
The only publicly owned amusement park in the U.S.; rides and attractions were designed in the Art Deco style.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Niagara Reservation
Oldest U.S. state park (1885); built around U.S. side of Niagara Falls.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Saratoga Spa State Park
Site of only active geysers in Eastern U.S.; popular resort for wealthy in early 20th century.
Center for Educational Technologies
Cet: Exploring the Environment: Drought
The U.S. National Park Service has asked students to advise it whether the drought that greatly impacted the Midwest and Southwest is a consequence of global climate change or just an abnormal weather pattern. In either case, they will...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Uss the Sullivans
Excellent example of a Fletcher class destroyer; saw service in World War II and Korea; now in the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park.
Library of Congress
Loc: Map Collections 1500 2002
This collection provides maps dating back to 1500 up to the present. The collection includes: cities, towns, discovery and exploration, conservation and environment, military battles, cultural landscapes, transportation, communication,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source: Environmental Preservation Progressive Era
This collection uses primary sources to environmental preservation in the Progressive Era.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: A Journey Through the Trees
The teacher will discuss the importance of trees with the students. The teacher will provide photographs of various trees that grow in Russell Cave National Monument and the surrounding North Alabama area. The teacher will discuss...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Fred the Fish a Little River Trip
Little River is home to 47 kinds of fish including the threatened "Blue Shiner" Cyprinella caerulea. These fish depend on the good water quality at Little River. This skit allows young scholars to observe pollution's effects on a small...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Where Am I?
This lesson teaches one of the geography themes called location. Learners will learn about absolute location and relative location as they search the globe. This lesson plan is made possible through the ALEX and the U.S. National Park...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Living in the Wild
In this lesson, students will compare and contrast how the Prehistoric Americans lived off the land at Russell Cave and how Sam Gribley from "My Side of the Mountain" lived off the land. This lesson plan is made possible through the ALEX...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Tad the Tadpole
Tad the Tadpole is designed to demonstrate how pollution in various areas affects wildlife in their native habitats. The lesson is designed to stress the importance of conservation for animals and their surrounding environment. Upon...