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OF THE WEEK: NATIONAL ROAD |
Authorized by Congress in 1806, the National Road was the
nation's first, federally funded interstate highway. |
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The
National Road Heritage Corridor
http://www.nationalroadpa.org/
It was one of the first
colonial routes traveled by early settlers. George Washington
and Daniel Boone were among its first travelers. Now, you
can relive the spirit of a growing America by traveling the
road and visiting the historic homes, toll houses, and scenic
vistas. Witness, firsthand, the struggles and rewards of a
new nation.
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Route 40 National Road
Learn about the country's first
federally-funded interstate highway as well as special events,
places, and related resources.
http://www.route40.net
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Traveling the National Road
Written for upper elementary school students, this online
guide consists of six units, each with objectives, teacher
information, student activities and answersould .
http://www.nps.gov/fone/classroom/nrintro.htm |
Iditarod Activities Across the Grades!
Education World offers activities that will have your students
"teeming" to learn about this exciting competition!
Included: Activities in which students create a musher picture
dictionary, create charts of Iditarod supplies, and much more!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson225.shtml |
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The Historic National Road
Few things in history call to us across time from the beginnings
of our nation. The Historic National Road is one of them.
For more than 800 miles, it is a landscape of historic, cultural
and archaeological significance, scenic beauty, bountiful
recreation, and a journey through the lives and fortunes of
the people that forged America.
http://www.historicwvnationalroad.org/ |
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This week features a resource for celebrating PI Day on March 14th:
The
Joy of PI
http://www.joyofpi.com
This directory features pi- related history,
calculation, mysteries, and other fun sites about the
number.
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Each week, I'll answer
your questions, post announcements and provide interesting input!
Email me at jrajala@eduhound.com
That's all for this week! "Remember...the
Web is a terrible thing to waste!" |
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