World History
The American Experience: Lost in the Grand Canyon - Companion site to the PBS series about Jown Wesley Powell's Colorado River journey. It includes a timeline, maps, and program information.
From the site:
In the summer of 1869 a one-armed Civil War veteran, John Wesley Powell, led an epic journey down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. It was the last important exploration within the continental United States. Powell wrote a literary classic about his trip, explored the region for another ten years, studied Native American cultures, and used his position as director of the U.S. Geological Survey to argue against the over development of the West.
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The Southeast Colorado Heritage and History site has information on Native American history, bird species native to the area, and local historical sites. It has maps, an events calendar, and resources for visitors. From the site: In the southeast corner...
- Nova: Lost At Sea - The Search For Longitude
NOVA: Lost at Sea - The Search for Longitude. Companion to the PBS special about the quest for a method of determining a seafaring ship's longitude. This site has information on why ocean navigation depends on knowing what time it is. In addition,...
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Teaching about Western Europe. This is an essay which details ways that teachers can instruct American students about European history. From the site: Despite the urgent need to address the very real concerns of today's minorities, the development...
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- Teddy Roosevelt
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World History
The American Experience: Lost in the Grand Canyon
The American Experience: Lost in the Grand Canyon - Companion site to the PBS series about Jown Wesley Powell's Colorado River journey. It includes a timeline, maps, and program information.From the site:
In the summer of 1869 a one-armed Civil War veteran, John Wesley Powell, led an epic journey down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. It was the last important exploration within the continental United States. Powell wrote a literary classic about his trip, explored the region for another ten years, studied Native American cultures, and used his position as director of the U.S. Geological Survey to argue against the over development of the West.
- Southeast Colorado Heritage And History
The Southeast Colorado Heritage and History site has information on Native American history, bird species native to the area, and local historical sites. It has maps, an events calendar, and resources for visitors. From the site: In the southeast corner...
- Nova: Lost At Sea - The Search For Longitude
NOVA: Lost at Sea - The Search for Longitude. Companion to the PBS special about the quest for a method of determining a seafaring ship's longitude. This site has information on why ocean navigation depends on knowing what time it is. In addition,...
- Teaching About Western Europe
Teaching about Western Europe. This is an essay which details ways that teachers can instruct American students about European history. From the site: Despite the urgent need to address the very real concerns of today's minorities, the development...
- Ulysses S. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant. This is a good biography and overview of the life of the American Civil War General and President. From the site: Ulysses Simpson Grant ( April 27 , 1822 - July 23 , 1885 ) was an American Civil War General and the 18th ( 1869...
- Teddy Roosevelt
Teddy Roosevelt This is a brief biography of the life of Teddy Roosevelt. From the site: Theodore Roosevelt ( October 27 , 1858 - January 6 , 1919 ) was the twenty-fifth ( 1901 ) Vice President and the twenty-sixth ( 1901 - 1909 ) President of...