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The following information will be helpful in working with students and the New Hampshire Fourth Grade Atlas. The Native American Tribe map, the Tourism Region map, the Major Agricultural Products map, and the State Parks & Forests map have been highlighted with informational websites. These websites provide important resource information and activity ideas that can be used while working with the New Hampshire atlas. Native American Tribe map-page 8 This map features the major Native American tribes of New Hampshire. The following websites provide information on the Pennacook and Cowasuck tribes that relate to the five themes of Geography (location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and region). Pennacook: Unknown. (2006). Pennacook. Retrieved October 08, 2006, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennacook. Movement: Pennacook peoples moving from one location to another after being defeated by King Philip New Hampshire Historical Society (2004). Native Americans of New Hampshire. Retrieved October 08, 2006, from http://www.nhhistory.org/edu/support/nhnatamsindex.htm. Movement: An activity that describes how canoes are made and its importance Human-Environment Interaction: Describes the techniques used to fish Describes the food drying process that was used Describes corn-grinding process Describes hunting techniques Place: A naming activity describes the naming process (cultural) Description of wild plants that were important Unknown. Retrieved on October 08, 2006, from http://merrimacvalleygroup.org/pdf/PennaCookHistory.pdf#search=%22pennacook%22 Movement: Discusses the relocation of the tribe due to conflicts with the Europeans Place: Discusses population size (physical) Discusses different groups and names of the tribe (cultural) Discusses language and cultural characteristics Location: Gives area that the Pennacook lived in Columbia University. (2006). Retrieved on October 08, 2006, from http://www.answers.com/topic/pennacook. Place: Discusses historical summary of interactions between the Native Americans and the Europeans (cultural) Unknown. (2006). Retrieved on October 08, 2006, from http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/newhampshire/index.htm. Location: Gives location of where the Pennacook reside before and after their conflict with the Europeans Movement: Pennacook moved from one location to another due to the conflict with the Europeans Reese, Debbie. (2006). Retrieved on October 08, 2006, from http://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/. Resource: Lesson plan suggestions Feedback by other educators based on their experiences in the classroom Book lists of Native American stories Educational articles related to Native American experiences Cowasuck: COWASS North America, Inc. (2006). Retrieved on October 08, 2006, from http://www.cowasuck.org/pageone.cfm. Human-Environment Interaction: Discusses shelter types Discusses food preparation Place: Discusses language practices (cultural) Tourism Regions map-page 15: This map highlights the tourism regions of New Hampshire, such as the White Mountains, the Lakes Region, and the Seacoast, just to name a few. The following websites provide information on the tourism regions as it relates to the five themes of Geography. Great North Woods region: The Great North Woods. (2004). Retrieved October 08, 2006, from http://www.northnh.com. Human-Environment Interaction: Discusses Chamber of Commerce land use policies Place: Provides links to information on population demographics Provides a listing of historical sites and covered bridges Provides a listing of attractions that are in the area Sanders, Ed. (2002). Retrieved October 08, 2006 from http://www.greatnorthwoods.org/association/. Place: Provides town information, which discusses each town in the Great North Woods region Provides lodging information Provides real-estate information Provides topographical maps, which describe the terrain Provides a link which has a large amount of information on moose Location: Provides street maps for the towns in the region Human-Environment Interaction: Provides a list of snowmobiling trails and campgrounds White Mountains Region White Mountain Attractions. (2006). Retrieved on October 15, 2006, from http://www.visitwhitemountains.com. Human-Environment Interaction: Discusses activities to do in the White Mountains region, such as log flumes, and water parks Discusses biking, kayaking, and swimming places Place: Discusses state parks andwildlife Movement: Discusses possible modes of transportation in the area Provides maps and mileage charts Region: A map provided is subdivided into regions of the White Mountains Metsky, David. (2006). Retrieved on October 15, 2006, from http://hikethewhites.com. Human-Environment Interaction: Hiking information is the key aspect of this website Place: Provides numerous photographs of the White Mountains, which describe the aspects of its physical place; along with the photographs is a description to clarify what the picture details Provides numerous topographical maps, which show the terrain of the White Mountains Mount Washington Observatory. (2006). Retrieved on October 15, 2006, from http://www.mountwashington.org. Place: Provides photographs that are taken from a web-cam, which shows Mount Washington’s physical characteristics Provides a morning and evening weather report, which relates to physical characteristics Mystic Media. (2006). Retrieved on October 15, 2006, from http://www.visitnewhampshire.com/whitemountains.html. Region: Provides a brief description of each tourism region that is on page 15 in the New Hampshire Atlas Each description addresses the remaining four geographic themes Lakes Region: Lakes Region Association. (2005). Retrieved October 15, 2006, from http://www.lakesregion.org. Human-Environment Interaction: Provides boating, fishing, hiking, and swimming locations Provides activities that can be done in the snow Place: Discusses restaurants in the area Discusses places to stay Provides a list of stores Major Agricultural Product map-page 14 This map lists the agricultural products that are produced in New Hampshire by county. The following websites provide information on the following industries: dairy, bees, sheep, and maple syrup. General Information: New Hampshire Farm Bureau. (2001). Retrieved on November 30, 2006, from http://pubpages.unh.edu/~pcj/aitc.html#INT. Resource: A curriculum library that has educational materials to accompany the following industries: apples, sheep, poultry, Christmas trees, dairy, honey, maple sugar, pigs, and pumpkins Material may be requested for two-week periods Offer an item called the Barn Box that can be purchased for $140.00: it has materials on the industries listed above Dairy Information: New Hampshire Historical Society. (2006). Retrieved on November 30, 2006, from http://www.nhhistory.org/edu/support/slidesindex.htm. Movement: Discusses the process of milk delivery through a slide show that shows the journey milk takes from the farm to the consumer’s residence Discusses the process of milk delivery during the 1800s to 1950s Human-Environment Interaction: Provides a historical look at churning butter in comparison to today’s methods Discusses how ice was harvested from ponds, which was used for refrigeration Place: Discusses the economic principles of farmers during the late 1800s and early 1900s Discusses the education that farmers must go through to learn about improved farming techniques MooMilk Corporation. (2004). Retrieved on November 05, 2006, from http://www.moomilk.com/. Movement: Provides a virtual tour that explains the story of milk, which discusses the process of taking the milk from the farm to the consumer Resource: Provides a list of common dairy questions and the answers Provides activities to be completed by the student This is a student-oriented website, but can be beneficial for the educator as well. Bee Information: Green, David L. (2004). Retrieved November 30, 2006, from http://goodbugpage.com/. Movement: Provides photographs of bees taking pollen from a flower to pollinate another Greensmiths, Inc. Retrieved on November 05, 2006, from http://www.greensmiths.com/bees.htm. Resource: Provides photograph of a bee’s anatomy Discusses the life cycle of the bee, their communication habits, and their roles in the community New Hampshire Beekeeper’s Association. (2006). Retrieved on November 05, 2006, from http://www.nhbeekeepers.org/Clubs.html. Resource: Provides a list of all clubs in New Hampshire, which includes the names and telephone numbers of the President and Vice President of each club National Honey Board. Retrieved on November 05, 2006, from http://www.honey.com/consumers/kids/default.asp. Resource: The link “Honey and Honey Bees The Incredible Story” describes the Honey Bee colony, the roles of the bees, and honey products The link “Teacher’s Guide and Video: The Honey Flies” provides an order form to be completed for a curriculum guide with a video and worksheets Perdue University. (2006). Retrieved on November 05, 2006, from http://www.ces.purdue.edu/extmedia/4H/4-H-571-W.pdf. Resource: Describes the products that come from honey and their value (relates to Human-Environment Interaction because it discusses the use of honey in medicines, foods, and pollinating agricultural crops) Discusses the origins of the Honey Bee (relates to Movement because the bees came from other countries to the United States) Discusses the construction of the hive Discusses the types of flowers that attract specific worker bees Sheep Industry: University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension. Retrieved on November 05, 2006, from http://extension.unh.edu/Agric/AGDLEP/Sheep.htm. Movement: Discusses the origin of sheep, which is England, and were brought to the United States by colonists Discusses the movement of sheep products to specified markets Human-Enviroment Interaction: Discusses the use of water power to operate mills during the 1800s; helped the wool industry to grow rapidly Discusses the bi-products of sheep and the markets that depend on these products Missouri Farm Bureau. (2004). Retrieved on November 05, 2006, from http://www.mofb.org/webquest/wq02a.htm. Resource: Webquest activity that allows students to research the wool industry; provides, both a student reference section and a teacher reference section Schoenian, Susan. (2006). Retrieved on November 05, 2006, from http://www.sheep101.info/index.html. Human-Environment Interaction: Discusses the process of shearing the sheep Discusses the uses for wool Discusses the process of sheep farming Discusses the ways sheep alter the landscape and the environment Place: Discusses the need climate and landscape for sheep farming Maple Syrup: New Hampshire Maple Producers Association, Inc. (2006). Retrieved on November 05, 2006, from http://www.nhmapleproducers.com/. Human-Environment Interaction: Discusses the process of gathering sap to make maple syrup Discusses how the environment is altered Place: Discusses the climate that is ideal for maple syruping Discusses the ideal weather conditions for maple syruping Unknown. (2006). Retrieved on November 05, 2006, from http://www.nhliving.com/maplesugaring/article.shtml. Region: An interactive map displays maple sugaring houses in each region of the map Human-Environment Interaction: Discusses the maple syrup making process Information related to multiple industries: Missouri Farm Bureau. (2006). Retrieved on November 05, 2006, from http://www.mofb.org/webquest/wqclips.htm. Note: Have to view video clips! Turkey: Movement: Discusses the process of turkeys being sold for market Sheep: Human-Environment Interaction: Demonstrates the shearing process Movement: Discusses the amount of wool each sheep produces and what is done with the product Resource: Discusses the digestive process of sheep Dairy: Movement: Describes the auctioning process for selling cattle Describes the process of getting milk from the farm to the consumer University of New Hampshire Sustainable Horticulture. (2005). Retrieved on November 05, 2006, from http://horticulture.unh.edu/agri_economy.html. Resource: Provides statistics that pertain to many agricultural industries in New Hampshire, such as the dairy industry, the livestock industry, apples, etc. Provides an address for the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture so that more information can be obtained University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension. (1999(. Retrieved on November 05, 2006, from http://extension.unh.edu/pubs/ForPubs/formar99.pdf. Resource: Discusses the financial stability of the Christmas tree and maple syrup industries in New Hampshire Provides a list of what products are being sold for based upon their size Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau. (2003). Retrieved on November 05, 2006, from http://www.nhes.state.nh.us/elmi/pdfzip/specialpub/infocus/Agriculture.pdf. Resource: Provides graphical representations of the amount of land being used in New Hampshire as farmland Discusses economic information, such as wages for agricultural employees and the price that agricultural products are being sold for Discusses the crop production in New Hampshire State Parks and Forests-page 16: This map identifies locations of state parks and forests within New Hampshire. The following websites provide information on the following state parks/forests: Monadnock State Park, Clough Park, and Franconia Notch as it relates to the five themes of Geography. Monadnock State Park: New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation. Retrieved on November 05, 2006, from http://www.nhstateparks.org/ParksPages/Monadnock/Monadnock.html. Human-Environment Interaction; Discusses the total number of hiking trails in the park Discusses the environmental protection status Provides the number of people that climb the mountain per year Discusses the activities that can be done in the park Movement: Provides maps of camping areas and hiking trails Place: Discusses the physical characteristics of the park, such as vegetation cover, terrain, and mountain height Unknown. (2005). Retrieved on November 05, 2006, from http://www.newhampshire.net/flora.htm. Place: Provides photographs of Mt. Monadnock’s flora and fauna Unknown. (2005). Retrieved on November 05, 2006, from http://www.newhampshire.net/monad.htm. Place: Provides photographs of Mt. Monadnock’s terrain Monadnock State Park. (2001), Retieved on November 05, 2006, from http://www.mountainsummits.com/mountains/newhampshire/monadnock.htm. Place: Provides photographs of the physical characteristics of Mt. Monadnock Provides a topographic map of Mt. Monadnock Clough State Park: New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation. (2006). Retrieved on November 05, 2006, from http://www.nhstateparks.org/ParksPages/Clough/Clough.html. Location: Provides exact location of the park Human-Environment Interaction: Provides a list of activities that are available at the park Franconia Notch State Park: New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation. Retrieved on November 05, 2006, from http://www.franconianotchstatepark.com/oldman.html. Movement: Discusses the movement of people from other areas to the park to see Old Man of the Mountain (when it existed) Place: Discusses the formation of the Old Man of the Mountain New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation. (2006). Retrieved on November 05, 2006, from http://www.franconianotchstatepark.com/. Human-Environment Interaction: Discusses the activities that are available at the park