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North American Biomes
In this Science worksheet, students color a biome map of North America. Students color the map by solving the clues listed on a separate sheet of paper.
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The Great American Desert
In this American deserts worksheet, students study the images and read the passages to learn about the 6 divisions in the American landscape: the Eastern lowlands, the Flood Plain, the Great Plains, the Rocky Mountains, and the Pacific...
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British - North American Vocabulary #60
In this British - North American vocabulary #60 worksheet, learners interactively select the American word that has the same meaning as the British word, for 10 words, with immediate online feedback.
Curated OER
Biome Map
In this biomes activity, students color the map of North America according to the biome clues. Students then answer questions about the North American biomes.
K12 Reader
Customs and Traditions
Here's a two-part reading comprehension worksheet that asks kids to read a short passage about the customs and traditions of Native American tribes and then to answer a series of questions based on the article.
Richmond Community Schools
Map Skills
Young geographers will need to use a variety of map skills to complete the tasks required on this worksheet. Examples of activities include using references to label a map of Mexico, identify Canadian territories and European...
California Historical Society
Understanding California
Here is a beautiful handout through which learners can explore the history of California, from the earliest Europeans to visit the Golden State up through its experiences during the Great Depression and position in the modern...
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Utah: State History
In this Utah state history learning exercise, students read two and a half pages of information about Utah and complete 10 true and false questions.
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Colorado: Reading Comprehension
In this Colorado reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and then respond to 10 true or false questions.
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Idaho
In this Idaho reading comprehension worksheet, learners read a 2-page selection regarding the state and they answer 10 true or false questions pertaining to the selection.
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: World's Largest Deserts and North American Deserts
Information about the sizes of the world's largest deserts and about the deserts of North America.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Conservation Biology: Mojave Desert
Information about the Mojave Desert: ways it differs from other deserts, its conservation status, and efforts to protect it. (Published: April 30, 2010)
Science Struck
Science Struck: Mojave Desert Animals and Plants
Describes characteristics and adaptations of plants and animals that are able to survive in the Mojave Desert and a list of each.
Other
Ecological Regions of North America [Pdf]
A helpful map of North America which color codes its 15 ecological regions. Click on the different regions for a brief description of the area. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Curated OER
National Park Service: Explore Nature: Views: Sonoran Desert: Organ Pipe Cactus
Snapshot reference on the Sonoran Desert organ pipe cactus describes its appearance, growth, and location.
Palomar Community College District
Major Biomes of North America
A good review of basic terminology followed by descriptions and pictures of the North American biomes.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: American Kestrel
Can you name the smallest North American falcon? The American Kestrel is the answer to this question. Learn more about this fascinating bird of prey through this resource. Students will find information on the diet, habitat,...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Hooded Skunk
The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, in a section titled "North American Mammals," offers a general overview of the hooded skunk. Content includes detailed drawings, photographs, specimens, and a map showing the skunk's...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: School Publishers: Exploring Ecosystems
Compare and contrast three very different ecosystems - the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, the Florida Everglades, and the Arctic Coastal Plain in Alaska. Learn what makes each of them unique, and about the adaptations plants and animals had...
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Etc: Maps Etc: North American Vegetation Regions, 1901
A map from 1901 of North America, Central America, Greenland, and the Caribbean to Puerto Rico showing the general vegetation regions. The map shows areas of deserts, tundras, and ice fields, areas of grassy lands, areas of open forests,...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Least Chipmunk
The least chipmunk is the smallest and most widely distributed North American chipmunk. It occurs in a variety of habitats, from coniferous forests to meadows to sagebrush desert, feeding primarily on seeds but also eating flowers, buds,...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Wartime Stategy
Initial focus by the Americans in World War II was containing Germany. Read about the Allied war stategy to "close the ring" and deprive Germany of men and materiel.
PBS
Pbs American Experience: Erwin Rommel (1891 1944)
This site is a brief biography of the military career of Erwin Rommel, the German Field Marshall during WWII.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Bobcat
The Bobcat is the most widely distributed native cat in North America. Bobcats occupy many habitat types, from desert to swamp to mountains. Learn more about the Lynx rufus, more commonly known as a Bobcat, in this easy-to-read species...