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Internet Resources - Internet resources for students of all ages.
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National Geographic - More about Geography Awareness Week…
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geographyaction/
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◊ Genographic Project
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“Pathways to Freedom: Maryland and the Underground Railroad”
Explore the connection between migration and the Underground Railroad. Where did slaves on the road to freedom migrate and what were the results of this migration? |
| Are you interested in joining the Maryland Geographic Alliance? Go to http://www.mdcss.or/html/mga.html for membership information. |
| You can also go to www.gisday.com and get additional information about GIS Day, sign up as a volunteer, participate in interactive games, find out about GIS Day events and how you can play an active role in GIS Day! GIS day is November 16, 2005. |
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Video Clips - Download short video clips to use in your classroom.
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The Emma Giles - In this short segment, learn how the advent of the steamboat opened up the world for people living in Baltimore and Annapolis.
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Building Crossroads - In this segment, learn why the Federal Government built the National Pike, a road that runs from Maryland through the Ohio River Valley.
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Programs on MPT - Broadcast programs airing pn MPT for use in your classroom.
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Voyageur Experience in Geography - The programs model an investigative approach to physical and social geography, following North American students on tour to foreign lands.
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Lesson Plans - Lesson Plans available on Thinkport.
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| Counting the Miles to Freedom - Students will explore the world of Harriet Tubman. They will learn about a woman who, in searching for a better life for herself, gave the gift of freedom to well over 300 slaves. |
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| Freedom Station Teacher Guide |
| Kenya is Where I Call Home - There are many factors that influence national identity and values. Even in nations with great ethnic and geographic diversity, there are bonds that unite the citizens. |
| Home Sweet Home - Students learn about various population groups that immigrated to Maryland from three Western European countries. |
| All Aboard - Which was more influential in the 1880’s: railway or canal travel? Explore the transportation of the past using this lesson plan, that culminates in a student editorial comparing the two modes of travel. |
| Around the World in a Day - Students will learn about the growth of civilizations in the ancient world through viewing a video and then a teacher led discussion which uses a 10' X 20' world map. |
| American Masters – Following Muddy’s Trail - Learn about the Great Migration of black Southerners, such as Muddy Waters, to Chicago, and the relationship between geography, transportation, history, music, culture, and civil rights. |
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