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Tag: Geography

The Library

The Light Keepers ~ Free eBook

18 Apr 202211 May 2022
James Otis is the pen name of James Otis Kaler, who wrote children's literature in the late 1800s to early 1900s. His books are among our favorites. The Light Keepers…
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Free State Unit Studies {Update & Resources}

14 Apr 202211 May 2022
We have updated our free state unit studies, updating the maps and printables, adding more unit studies, and updating the links. There are currently unit studies for 13 states. If…
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The Iditarod 2022 ~ Unit Resources

17 Feb 202212 May 2022
The Iditarod, March 5, 2022 We have updated our Iditarod unit study and resources for 2022 and the 50th anniversary of the running of the race. This year the race…
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The Eiffel Tower ~ Free eBook

17 Jan 202219 Jan 2022
Ready to get a peek inside the Eiffel Tower? The Eiffel Tower: A Description of the Monument, Its Construction, Its Machinery, Its Object, and Its Utility by written Gaston Tissandier…
The Library

A History of Kansas ~ Free eBook

10 Jan 202210 Jan 2022
A History of Kansas by Anna E. Arnold is a free public domain eBook that goes perfectly with our free Kansas state unit. The book was originally published by the…
The Finds

Country Research Report Template ~ Free

6 Jan 20227 Jan 2022
A country research report seems to be a rite of passage. A young student may choose to study Pakistan because of an interest sparked by a unique gift brought back…
The Library

The Frozen North ~ Free eBook

6 Dec 20215 Jan 2022
The Frozen North by Edith Horton is a free public domain eBook that was originally published in 1904. Subtitled An Account of Arctic Exploration for Use in Schools, the text…
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Journal of the Lewis & Clark Expedition ~ Free eBook

8 Nov 20218 Nov 2021
Unless you are a student of history and the Lewis & Clark Expedition in particular, you may be unfamiliar with Patrick Gass. Yet, this Ohio resident was one of four…
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Story of Our Lighthouses ~ Free eBook

11 Oct 202122 Mar 2022
Lighthouses seem to be one of those topics that end up being disproportionately featured here. But The Story of Our Lighthouses and Lightships by Adams makes the topic worth another…
Summer Fun

Map and Compass Activities ~ Free

8 Jul 20216 Jun 2022
Summer is a great time to get outside and practice orienteering skills. This free download will get you started with several map and compass activities. Activities include: Determine a direction…
Units

The Gateway Arch: A Unit Study

10 Jun 20214 Jun 2022
On June 10, 1967, the Gateway Arch was opened to the public. This structure was the highlight of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Park, which had its origins in the…
The Finds

Revolutionary War Animated Map

15 Apr 2021
If reading about battles tends to make your eyes glaze over, you’ll appreciate this Revolutionary War Animated Map from Battlefields.org. The video presentation includes an animated map that shows where…
The Finds

U.S. Geography Activity Book ~ Free

11 Mar 2021
Here is a fun, free 20-page download from the Arizona Geographic Alliance. Adventures in Geography: United States Studies is an activity book for middle school students that covers U.S. geography.…
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The Iditarod 2021 {Unit & Resources}

22 Feb 2021
The Iditarod, March 7, 2021 The Iditarod 2021 race will be a bit different. For the first time in history the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race will not end in…
The Finds

World Outline Maps ~ Free

18 Feb 2021
Just when we were rather despairing at the fact that our favorite place to find outline maps shut down, NASA steps up to the rescue! These 21 blank world outline…
State Unit Studies

New Mexico: A Unit Study

6 Jan 20217 Apr 2022
On January 6, 1912, the United States welcomed the 47th state — New Mexico. It was a long and arduous path to statehood. New Mexico was added to the United…
Tools

10 Educational Virtual Field Trips

11 Nov 202028 Oct 2021
Great time for a virtual field trip! Which seems more engaging? Reading about Old Faithful or watching it erupt real time via the live cam? When you can't go in…
Online Poetry Anthology

"The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus

1 Oct 202028 Sep 2021
Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,With conquering limbs astride from land to land;Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall standA mighty woman with a torch, whose flameIs the…
Online Poetry Anthology

"Great, Wide, Beautiful, Wonderful World" by William Brighty Rands

17 Sep 202027 Aug 2021
Great, wide, beautiful, wonderful World,With the wonderful water round you curled,And the wonderful grass upon your breast—World, you are beautifully drest.The wonderful air is over me,And the wonderful wind is…
The Finds

State History Research Project ~ Free

2 Sep 2020
Most states require a student to study state history. If you are looking for an easy do-it-yourself way to meet this requirement, you might appreciate this free state history research…
The Library

The Reading List: Geography

6 May 202030 Apr 2022
There are several different ways to incorporate geography into your educational plans. For example, you can study geography as you study history or science or music or art — mapping…
The Finds

Alabama History Notebook ~ Free

13 Apr 2020
To date, we have posted state unit studies for twelve states. It is often difficult to track down student resources for each state. Not so in the case of Alabama!…
The Library

Story of the Great Lakes ~ Free eBook

23 Mar 20204 Apr 2022
Story of the Great Lakes by Marie E. Gilchrist is a beautifully illustrated public domain ebook. The story begins before the arrival of Columbus to the New World and covers:…
Units

La Salle and the Great Lakes: A Unit Study

19 Mar 202016 Mar 2022
French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, ultimately claimed the entire Mississippi River basin for France, naming the region Louisiana for King Louis XIV, but his other great achievement…
Activities

Activity: Apple Study & Thematic Resources

17 Sep 201815 Sep 2021
Fall! And fall makes us think apples! Ages ago we rounded up four favorite apple units (you'll want to check that page out for more resources). Meanwhile, enjoy these other…
Site Updates

Ready to Explore Your State? {Free State Unit Studies}

11 Jan 2018
We have updated our free state unit studies. It has been encouraging to see the new resources official state governments are making available! We have added these gems to our…

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