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Overland Trails To The West

For Teachers 5th
After observing a map of trails that settlers took in the 1800s, your class will write a journal with the perspective of a settler. In their journals, they must describe the trail they traveled, geographical features they saw, states and...
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Dig Magazine Archeology Quiz #16

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Dig Magazine archeology learning exercise, students complete a 5 question quiz. Answers and links to additional resources are included.
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There's a Volcano in my Backyard!

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students utilizing a volcanic hazard map of Mount Rainier, reach conclusions about the potential hazards of future eruptions. They create educational materials about these hazards and what to do if one erupts again in the future.
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Punctuation: Periods. Commas,

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Color-coded slides model for viewers the various uses of the comma and the period. The rule is presented and followed by several examples. Consider extending the lesson with a practice exercise.
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Native American Culture

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students read a variety of Native American Literature and discuss the main idea by answering critical thinking questions about the poem. Students use context clues to understand the feeling of the Native American culture about the Earth....
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Evacuation: The Japanese Americans in World War II

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine Japanese internment camps of World War II. In this World War II lesson, students use primary and secondary sources to research the evacuation process and life within the internment camps. Students discuss the racial bias...
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Just an Environment or a Just Environment?

For Teachers All
This lesson plan explores the multiple causes of racial segregation and environmental racism, and helps students understand the perpetuation of institutional racism in the post-Civil Rights era. Students will perform a mock tribunal in...
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Recycle Lifecycle

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate the recycling process. In this recycling lesson, students read the article The Recycling Process After Collection and discuss the advantages of recycling. As an extension activity, students simulate the molding of...
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Forest Succession

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students research environmental change and why forests cannot stay the same for long.  In this environmental growth lesson, students discuss the life cycle of a tree and examine tree cookies to discover the age of these specimens....
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Tree Seedling Planting- My Relationship and Responsibility to our Forests

For Teachers 4th
In this trees lesson, 4th graders read the book, A Tree is Growing and complete a KWL chart on how trees grow and how they are used. Students research the symbiotic relationship of humans and trees, create tree collages, plant a seed,...
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U.S.A. State Capitols

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this state capitol worksheet, students fill in the state capitol of given states. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Progressivism (6)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 15 fill in the blank questions regarding the Progressive Movement. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Aztec Culture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the Aztec culture in Mexico. They focus on their religious practices. They write a goal to personally sacrifice something. They also write about the costs and benefits of a sacrifice.
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USA States, Capitals Print Worksheet

For Students 2nd - 12th
In this United States worksheet, learners read a list of all of the states and their capitals. Students write the abbreviations for each state. Learners are given 50 states and 50 capitals.
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Trees of our Forests

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars use a field guide in order to identify trees. In this trees lesson plan, young scholars classify the trees that they identify based on their relationships. Young scholars take a trip outdoors to look at trees.
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The Gold Rush

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students identify the routes involved in the Gold Rush on a map. In this map skills lesson, students use a United States map to locate the routes used to travel to California during the Gold Rush. Students demonstrate how to use the map...
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Take Me Out To the Ball Game

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students use a map to graph and locate major league teams of different sports. In groups, they analyze the population data of the United States and compare it with the amount and location of the major league teams. They share their...
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Route 66 And Population Patterns

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate the geography located along Route 66. They research how the population patterns change in certain areas along the highway. Students use the information in order to form hypotheses about how and why the population...
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Colorado: Reading Comprehension

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Colorado reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and then respond to 10 true or false questions.
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FREE STANDING STRUCTURE

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students demonstrate basic construction skills by building a free standing structure. They compute the cost of the structure.
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Who are the Women of the Pacific North West: 1830-1870?

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students view a picture from the Vancouver National Historic Reserve and discuss the people in the picture. They locate Cromwell's Map and discuss the villages located close to Fort Vancouver. Students read information regarding the role...
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Burning Snacks in Chem Lab

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine the energy content of various snack foods. They measure the temperature changes in various snack foods as the foods are burned in order to determine the foods' energy content. Students create graphs and data tables of...
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Nevada: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States history instructional activity, students use the 14 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Nevada.
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What is Trash?

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students consider what garbage is and where it ends up. In this recycling lesson, students read excerpts from Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little as they consider methods to reduce wastefulness.