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Maps of War ::: Visual History of War, Religion, and Government - 3 views
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I hope this site helps you place today's current events into a greater historical context. Each map is well-researched and based in fact, and none of the work is meant to be biased or political. No spin or opinion, just fact-based conclusions about the history of war. maps-of-War is created by a Flash-Designer hobbyist and professional history- buff. Enjoy your visit and feel free to save or share our work for your own use!
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Kids find the religion map absolutely fascinating. We used this map in our Islam unit, and kids were blown away at how quickly Islam had spread. The map also helped contexualize the history of Judaism.
A Map of American Slavery - 0 views
World population densities mapped - 7 views
Tripline - 0 views
Civil War Battles & Civil War Casualties Interactive Map - The Washington Post - 0 views
PhilaPlace - Sharing Stories from the City of Neighborhoods - 2 views
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This website connects stories in Philadelphia's neighborhoods interactively via maps through personal accounts, videos and photographs.
Historypin | Home - 2 views
Historovius: Map-search engine for historical sites #historyteacher (RT @russeltarr) - 2 views
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"Historvius helps you discover the world's historic sites, from the most famous national treasures to the oft-forgotten hidden gems. You'll get information on each historic site, directions, entry and contact details and comments from other users - everything you need for your perfect historic holiday."
cooltoolsforschools - home - 3 views
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An extensive list of "cool" web tools for education. Categories include: Presentation Tools Collaborative Tools Research Tools Video Tools Slideshow Tools Audio Tools Image Tools Drawing Tools Writing Tools Music Tools Organising Tools Converting Tools Mapping Tools Quiz and Poll Tools Graphing Tools Creativity Tools Widgets File Storage & Web Pages Teacher Resources
Worldmapper: The world as you've never seen it before - 5 views
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"Worldmapper is a collection of world maps, where territories are re-sized on each map according to the subject of interest. There are now nearly 700 maps. maps 1-366 are also available as PDF posters. Use the menu above to find a map of interest. We also have a series of maps on the visualisation of the world's population using a new mapping technique: Worldmapper Population Atlas."
Google Earth Help: Explorer - 4 views
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Become an Explorer is a nine part series of tutorials, directions, and quizzes regarding Google Earth skills. It offers the basics of navigation and advanced features of Google Earth.
American Civil War Augmented Reality Project - 2 views
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A fascinating project designed by history teachers to use Augmented Reality to make the past come alive. Help spread the word to make this a reality.
YouTube - Where 2.0 2010: Michael Jones, "The New Meaning of Mapping" - 2 views
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Michael Jones presents "The New Meaning of Mapping" (in the age of GIS and interactive technologies). YouTube video.
Historic Maps in K-12 Classrooms - 4 views
5 Cool and unexpected uses of Google Street View :: 10,000 Words - 3 views
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"Google Street View, a collection of 360° panoramic maps that cover hundreds of cities around the world, have transformed online maps from flat graphics to interactive experiences. Like other web technologies, web developers have taken advantage of the open platform to add and shape the maps into new and clever uses, some of which are featured below."
LacusCurtius * Greek and Latin Texts - 1 views
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A thorough collection of Greek and Latin authors with some helpful biographical information on them as well. Has some quite obscure texts.
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Virtual Tour - 2 views
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The comprehensive virtual tour allows the visitor to take a virtual, self-guided, room-by-room walking tour of the whole museum. The visitor can navigate from room to room either by using a floor map or by following blue arrow links connecting the rooms. Camera icons indicate hotspots where the visitor can get a close-up on a particular object or exhibit panel.
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The comprehensive virtual tour allows the visitor to take a virtual, self-guided, room-by-room walking tour of the whole museum. The visitor can navigate from room to room either by using a floor map or by following blue arrow links connecting the rooms. Camera icons indicate hotspots where the visitor can get a close-up on a particular object or exhibit panel.