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Alan Edwards

Perry-Castañeda Map Collection - 1 views

www.lib.utexas.edu/...map_collection_guide.html

map maps

shared by Alan Edwards on 18 Sep 09 - Cached
    • Alan Edwards
      Alan Edwards on 18 Sep 09
       
      The online map room is maintained by the University of Texas at Austin, and it is frequently updated with new scans and additions from the library. The folks at the library can be contacted by computer or telephone.
    • Alan Edwards
      Alan Edwards on 18 Sep 09
       
      The site has a plethora of maps, but I think their modern political maps/historical maps are most helpful. For teachers, this is a great resource to help students understand and analyze history.
    • Alan Edwards
      Alan Edwards on 18 Sep 09
       
      The library's online map collection is also searchable-although the search engine is pretty basic
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    • Alan Edwards
      Alan Edwards on 18 Sep 09
       
      There's also a great selection of OTHER map websites, including a huge selection of historical maps or maps about history
  • Alan Edwards on 18 Sep 09
     
    The Perry-Castaneda Map Collection at the University of Texas-Austin has a great selection of online maps. They have modern political maps, historical maps, maps about history, regional maps, thematic maps (population, climate, energy, ethnic, religious). Many of the maps have large PDF formats that are of great quality and detail.
Jonathon Gordon

PBS Teachers | Resources For The Classroom - 1 views

www.pbs.org/...resources

Social Studies Teachers Resources pbs Lessons Plans Professional Development

shared by Jonathon Gordon on 18 Sep 10 - Cached
    • David Loudon
      David Loudon on 18 Sep 10
       
      You can select different time periods/themes to search through. The four most prominent sections are Civics, World History, U.S. History and Cultural Studies.
    • David Loudon
      David Loudon on 18 Sep 10
       
      The problem with this site is that the links they provide are not often scholarly, and as such aren't as reliable as other sources may be.
  • Source: NOVA 60.0 1 Article/Essay Discover the story of how Dale Larson saved 29 schoolchildren during a 1928 tornado in Thurston County, Nebraska. Imagine how the events of that tornado would have been different with the current advances in severe weather warning systems. Details » Tags: 6-8, 9-12, Science & Tech, Social Studies, Geology & Natural Disasters, Meteorology, Historical Perspective
    • Jonathon Gordon
      Jonathon Gordon on 20 Sep 10
       
      Searching on this site is extremely easy. By using tags similar to DIIGO, teachers can search for exact lessons or ideas to improve lessons. 
  • the.News: Woody Biomass - Nebraska Source: PBS NewsHour 60.0 0 Resource Set Analyze the use of woody biomass as a fuel. Understand the carbon cycle, calculate your carbon footprint and formulate a policy position on using woody biomass to produce energy. Details »
    • Jonathon Gordon
      Jonathon Gordon on 20 Sep 10
       
      Classroom resources are not limited to just lesson plans, they also include on/offline activities for students; grade level specific in all cases. 
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  • Earth Days: Technology - Conveniences and Consequences Source: American Experience
    • Jonathon Gordon
      Jonathon Gordon on 20 Sep 10
       
      The sources from this site come from various PBS programs including "American Experience", "PBS Newshour", and "NOVA". 
  • Classroom Resources Discussions Professional Development Classroom Resources
    • Jonathon Gordon
      Jonathon Gordon on 20 Sep 10
       
      This is a great website for teachers. It is a credible source of information with multiple options for improving lessons plans. 
  • Jonathon Gordon on 20 Sep 10
     
    This website is provided by PBS for teachers to use to help with different classroom applications. It offers teachers the ability get classroom resources, start discussion boards with other educators, and professional development tools. 
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