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What's In a Name?
Students examine the origins of the names of U.S. states, focusing on names that were derived from Native American words. They are provided with lists of the names of the 50 states, and then research online or in library resources the...
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Statistics with State Names
Students analyze the number of times each letter in the alphabet is used in the names of the states. In this statistics lesson, students create a stem and leaf plot, box and whisker plot and a histogram to analyze their data.
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Why Is The State Called Kansas?
Fourth graders research how cities are named. In this states names lesson, 4th graders discuss whom the state of Kansas was named after, work with a partner to write down what they've learned about Kansas, research the origins of their...
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Naming Omaha
Middle schoolers consider Omaha's beginnings. In this Omaha history lesson plan, students examine early maps of the state and determine where the names of streets originated. Middle schoolers also rename streets and places for famous...
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State Names
In this state names worksheet, students fill in the correct state names for the capital cities given. Students fill in 50 state names for all of the states.
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5th Grade Spelling: State Names
In this 5th grade home connection spelling practice worksheet, 5th graders examine 20 spelling words that feature state names. Students write the words 1 time each.
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What's in a Name?
Students examine state names that are derived from American Indian words and phrases. They effectively communicate ideas through the use of clear descriptive writing. The reverse of the Montana Quarter is used as inspiration for this...