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Curated OER

The Natural State

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Following an examination of the Arkansas state quarter, your class will discuss the state's nickname: "The Natural State." They will focus on its abundance of natural resources. Printables for the activities are included. 
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Arkansas State Quarter Printable

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this Arkansas state quarter worksheet, students answer questions about the symbols that are on the Arkansas state quarter. Students answer 4 questions about the state.
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"Hard Times Come Again No More" : Letters From Arkansas Families in the Great Depression

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Through this series of terrific lesson plans, pupils learn about the extent of poverty in the state of Arkansas during the Great Depression. They read documents from the period which describe how hard times were, view an online photo...
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Worksheet
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Arkansas: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 15 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Arkansas.
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A Biome to Call Home

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners research, present, and compare information about the features of seven biomes that exist in the U.S. They view and discuss the images on the Arkansas state quarter, conduct research on the biomes, and create a poster of the...
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The Nature of Coins

For Teachers K - 1st
Students examine the Arkansas state quarter and identify natural resources depicted on the quarter. They compare natural resources to man-made resources and identify examples of each.
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National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Water Supply

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Participate in three activities that look at the earth's limited water supply and the changes water goes through as it enters each phase of the water cycle. The resource is complete with three activities that demonstrate the changing...
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Quarters: Arkansas and Vermont

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students compare and contrast the natural resources of Arkansas and Vermont and the design of the quarter. Students infer from their Venn diagrams and maps how regions differ across the United States.
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Curated OER

Are We Americans Again? A Portrait of Japanese American Internment

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners study letters and images of the Japanese American Interment during World War II. They discuss the issues presented.