Curated OER
They Were Born Where?
Students assess where the presidents of the United States were born and analyze the role of geography in determining the outcome of presidential elections. They create graphs visualizing the birth and home states of the presidents along...
Curated OER
Many Happy Returns
Students compare the journey of Lewis and Clark with the space flight of Apollo 11. Students sequence events using a timeline. Students write a persuasive essay trying to persuade the people of the US to support space exploration.
Curated OER
Scientific Method, Control and Variables
Middle school scientists bathe in Bikini Bottom with SpongeBob and friends. They define steps in the scientific method. They identify independent variables, dependent variables, and the control for science experiments being carried out...
US Mint
U.s. Mint: Coin Curricula: Lincoln Cent (Penny)
Find out the history of the Lincoln cent, then print a copy of the design. Links to games and other activities follow the information.
US Mint
U.s. Mint: Coin Curricula: Return to Monticello Nickel
Find out the history of the Monticello Nickel, then print a copy of the design. Links to games and other activities follow the information.
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U.s. Mint: Coin Curricula: Roosevelt Dime
Find out the history of the Roosevelt Dime, then print a copy of the design. Links to games and other activities follow the information.
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U.s. Mint: Coin Curricula: Half Dollar
Find out the history of the half dollar coin, then print a copy of the design. Links to games and other activities follow the information.
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U.s. Mint: Circulating Coins: Five Cent Coin (Nickel)
Read the complete history of the current circulating nickel. Find out about the symbols, size, and the metal composition of this coin.
US Mint
U.s. Mint: Circulating Coins: One Cent Coin (Penny)
Read the complete history of the current circulating Lincoln penny. Find out about the symbols, size, and the metal composition of this coin.
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U.s. Mint: Circulating Coins: Ten Cent Coin (Dime)
Read the complete history of the current circulating dime. Find out about the symbols, size, and the metal composition of this coin.
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U.s. Mint: Circulating Coins: Fifty Cent Coin (Half Dollar)
Read the complete history of the current circulating half-dollar. Find out about the symbols, size, and the metal composition of this coin.
US Mint
U.s. Mint: Circulating Coins
Read the complete history of current circulating coins. Find out about the symbols, size, and the metal composition of these coins.
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U.s. Mint: Coin Curricula: Quarter
Find out the history of the Quarter, then print a copy of the design. Links to games and other activities follow the information.
US Mint
U.s. Mint: Circulating Coins: Twenty Five Cent Coin (Quarter)
Read the complete history of the current circulating quarter. Find out about the symbols, size, and the metal composition of this coin.
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US Mint
U.s. Mint: Our Goal Pole [Pdf]
In this four-part lesson, students will demonstate knowledge of the sequencing of events by studying the westward journey, use terms that indicate the sequence of events and demonstrate an understanding of certain historical figures in...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Mint Your Own Coin
The information on coins tells us a lot about the national identity of the country where it was made. Learn about the language and symbolic content of coins by creating one of your own that communicates something about your personal...
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Webquest: u.s. Coins
Great WebQuest for you to discover information about the history of U.S. coins. You will also learn about the choice of symbols used and then get to design your own coin.