The presentation and reading level are appropriate for middle school students. History students will also be interested in the brief descriptions of famous FBI cases including Bonnie and Clyde, John Dillinger, and Al Capone. Also of interest are the Internet Safety Tips. The U.S. Geological Survey produced this tutorial which shows how to determine distance, take a compass bearing from a map, etc. Includes a facility for selecting and ordering inexpensive USGS maps of locations throughout the country.
Scientists use the data in their research, and provide feedback to students.
This is a fantastic site for science programs and an excellent model for interactive Internet applications for the classroom. It offers educational programs for all ages. There are 21 lessons plans for use in grades 6 through 12. Lessons are in Adobe portable document format. Each lesson includes concepts, principles, objectives, preparation, materials needed, and process.