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Effects of the Southern Pacific Railroad Causeway
Fifth graders describe the appearance of a substance before and after a physical change. They re-create the Southern Pacific Railroad Causeway across the Great Salt Lake. They determine for themselves how the water is exchanged...
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Weapons of War
Students discuss how American and Great Britian attacked Afghanistan after September 11. They analyze different types of aircraft, missiles, and munitiions used in the attacks in Afghanistan.
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Animation
Students describe what ways did the motion picture industry influence American lifestyle in the 1920's? They evaluate the role of motion pictures in people's lives leading up to the Great Depression.
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If I Were President?
Students are ushered into the Oval Office with our patriotic Presidents Day activities. In this civics lesson plan, students explore the presidency as they research an American president and participate in up to 11 activities.
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Natural Selection I
Eighth graders list the steps of Darwin's natural selection. They demonstrate the process of natural selection in a predation activity. Students create paper origami frogs to race across the floor and analyze the differences in the...
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Soccer: Reading Comprehension
In this reading comprehension activity worksheet, students read a 1 page selection entitled "Soccer". Students respond to 12 multiple choice questions pertaining to the passage.
Curated OER
Fraction King Lesson Plan
Students combine imagination, block manipulation, and computer applets to investigate fractions.
Curated OER
Day 1: IDP Introduction
Fourth graders locate the three regions of North Carolina (Coastal
Plains, Piedmont, and Mountain Region) and differentiate between the regions on a physical and cultural level. They identify a region based on characteristics through a...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Quick Facts: Learn About Your State
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents links to all 50 states with basic information about them. Links to related sites are available.
50 States
50 States: 50 Facts About Each u.s. State
All of the states are linked here to lists of fifty interesting trivia and facts about each of them.
A&E Television
History.com: The States
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Usa State Facts
During this technology-based lesson, fifth grade students explore different states by locating information on the Internet. Students use the information they find and create a presentation to help their classmates learn about the states.
50 States
50 States: California (Ca)
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of California. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
50 States
50 States: Michigan (Mi)
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of Michigan. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
50 States
50 States: North Carolina (Nc)
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of North Carolina. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
50 States
50 States: Pennsylvania (Pa)
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of Pennsylvania. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
50 States
50 States: Alaska (Ak)
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of Alaska. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
50 States
50 States: Delaware (De)
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of Delaware. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
50 States
50 States: Georgia (Ga)
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of Georgia. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
50 States
50 States: Arizona (Az)
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of Arizona. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
50 States
50 States: Iowa (Ia)
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of Iowa. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
50 States
50 States: Kansas (Ks)
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of Kansas. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
50 States
50 States: Kentucky (Ky)
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of Kentucky. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
50 States
50 States: Maine (Me)
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of Maine. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.