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New Mexico Land of Enchantment
Third graders research Native American Cultures surrounding New Mexico. They analyze the history and geography of the state. They play a guessing game that incorporates the indigenous plants and animals of New Mexico. In groups, learners...
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States and Capitols Match-Up
Fifth graders should have been introduced to the fifty states already before completing this activity. Different groups of students focus on different regions of the country and their capitols. They change regions throughout the activity.
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Understanding And Measuring Matter
First graders observe ice melting and water evaporating. They experiment with sugar and water and read the poem "Matter Really Matters." They define vocabulary words and sing a matter song.
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2nd Grade - Act. 22: The World Game
Second graders play World Game to become more familiar with continents, oceans, countries and states.
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State Economy Chart
Fifth graders research and record statistics on the economy of an assigned state. They create a spreadsheet in Excel to report the data and a 3D Pie graph using the Chart Wizard in Excel to represent their states' data.
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Creating a Geographical Fabric Collage
Students create a geographical fabric collage with a template from their state using various fabrics and a fabric glue stick.
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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire in the U.S.A.?
Students research the states, gathering information and creating questions and answers. They play a form of Who Wants to be a Millionaire? using the student-generated questions and answers.
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Social Studies - State Riddle Lesson Plan
Students make distinctions between the states, their cities, and capitals, and create riddles for classmates to solve.
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My State of the Union
Fourth graders, in groups, research states and using various print and nonprint reference materials. The groups make a presentation to inform the class about all the information from the state. This lesson plan provides imbedded support...
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Geography Golf
Young scholars practice their knowledge of states and capitals while at the same time working on motor skills. This activity also promotes working together in small groups.
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Alaska Vocabulary
In this vocabulary activity worksheet, students read the statements associated with Alaska. Students then complete the statements with a word from the word box.
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Georgia Word Search
In this word search worksheet, students read the words about Georgia. Students then locate the 9 words within the word search.
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Illinois Crossword
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the clues about the state of Illinois. Students complete the crossword with 10 words about the state.
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Kansas Vocabulary
In this vocabulary activity worksheet, students read the 10 statements about Kansas. Students find vocabulary words about Kansas to complete the 10 statements.
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Kansas Statehood
In this Kansas statehood worksheet, students draw a picture for the state of Kansas. Students also write information about the state.
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Oregon Statehood
For this state facts worksheet, students draw a picture relating to the statehood of Oregon. Students also fill in information about the state.
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New Hampshire Statehood
In this statehood activity learning exercise, students draw a picture relating to the statehood for New Hampshire. Students also fill in information about the state.
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Nebraska Statehood
For this statehood activity worksheet, students draw a picture related to the state of Nebraska and fill in information about the state.
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Nebraska Alphabet Activity
In this alphabet activity worksheet, students study the words associated with the state of Nebraska. Students write the 10 words into alphabetical order.
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North Carolina Challenge
In this state facts worksheet, students read the statements about North Carolina and select the correct answer to complete the 10 statements.
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North Carolina Alphabet Activity
In this alphabet activity worksheet, learners read the 22 words related to North Carolina. Students then alphabetize the words.
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Indiana State Map
For this state maps worksheet, students identify the state of Indiana and fill in the state capital, major cities, and other attractions in the state.
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Connecticut Firsts Crossword
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the 10 statements about 'firsts' that occurred in the state of Connecticut. Students complete the 10 word crossword puzzle.
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Colorado Statehood
In this Colorado statehood instructional activity, students draw a picture about the state of Colorado. Students then write about the state.