Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Social Action Project-Phone Calls

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students investigate how to make a professional telephone call. In this communications lesson, students choose an organization to volunteer at and place a call to the organization to ask questions. Students discuss the phone conversation...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Meatiest States: Graph Problem Solving

For Students 6th - 7th
In this graph problem solving learning exercise, students analyze a graph that shows commercial red meat production in five states. Students answer 5 word problems using the data on the graph.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Good Judgement and Honesty

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders write about the importance of honesty. In this character education instructional activity, 7th graders reflect about the value of honesty and following the rules. This instructional activity is part of a larger unit...
Organizer
Curated OER

Cause and Effect: Expository Text

For Students 5th - 8th
In this cause and effect worksheet, students read a reference article and complete a graphic organizer about the effects of Lincoln's elections. Article link is not given with worksheet.
Website
A&E Television

History.com: Kansas

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a detailed look at the state of Kansas! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
eBook
Other

Books of the Kansas Collection: History of Kansas

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Kansas provides an online book, William G. Cutler's "History of the state of Kansas," published in 1883, which chronicles the history of Kansas.
Handout
Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Kansas Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn facts about agricultural industry of Kansas as well as its climate, soil, crops, and livestock.
eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: The Kansas Nebraska Act and the Republican Party

For Students 11th - 12th
Students will learn about the political ramifications of the Kansas-Nebraska Act and the founding of the Republican Party.
Handout
Federal Bureau of Investigation

Federal Bureau of Investigation: Kansas City Massacre: "Pretty Boy" Floyd

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a thorough biographical profile of Charles Arthur "Pretty Boy" Floyd and the details of the Kansas City Massacre.
Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Kansas Facts, Map and State Symbols

For Students 3rd - 8th
A colorful site with basic information about Kansas. Includes a map, facts about the state, and information about the state symbols.
Handout
Cayuse Canyon

The Us50: Kansas

For Students 9th - 10th
Features comprehensive information about Kansas history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
Website
Other

State of Kansas Official Site

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is the official website for the State of Kansas, featuring the latest in state government and economic initiatives, state lore, history, and links to the various state agencies.
Website
Other

State of Kansas Official Site

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is the official website for the State of Kansas, featuring the latest in state government and economic initiatives, state lore, history, and links to the various state agencies.
Handout
NSTATE

Kansas State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the symbols of the state of Kansas. Click on the symbol word to find a picture and information.
Handout
NSTATE

Net State: The Geography of Kansas

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here at NetState you will find a variety of cool facts about the geography of the state of Kansas. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
Handout
US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Kansas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on Kansas from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
Website
Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Kansas Poets

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for Kansas includes information on the featured poets (William Stafford and Langston Hughes) and poems specifically about Kansas.
Handout
Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University: Kansas State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, you can learn more about the great state of Kansas through its geography. You can learn a lot of information by studying maps. Different types of maps can give...
Website
Kansas Historical Society

Kansas History in a Nutshell

For Students 9th - 10th
Huge site spanning the entire history of Kansas broken into several eras. Includes a timeline, several primary source documents, and photos. For such a large site, very easy to navigate.
Handout
Kansas Historical Society

From Far Away Russia: Russian Germans in Kansas

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the immigration of Russian-German people to Kansas.
Handout
Kansas Historical Society

From Far Away Russia: Russian Germans in Kansas

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the immigration of Russian-German people to Kansas.
Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Kansas

For Students 3rd - 5th
Look at this site for an overview of Kansas state facts. Discover why Kansas is known for its tornadoes. Where is the "geographic center of the 48 contiguous states?"
Website
MLB Advanced Media

Kansas City Royals Official Site

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site of the Kansas City Royals featuring news, stats, and more.
Article
Discovering Lewis & Clark

Discovering Lewis & Clark: Kansas Cities on the Kaw

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Lewis and Clark's exploration in 1804 of the area where the Kansas River joins the Missouri.

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