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Monarch Migration

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
In this science and geography worksheet, pupils read a short passage about the migration pattern of the monarch butterfly. Students trace a path on the U.S. map showing the winter and spring migration.
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Harvesting the River Lesson Plan: Taking an Oral History

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students practice researching history through oral traditions.  In this U.S. History lesson, students examine an online exhibit titled Harvesting the River, in which students interview someone from the story.  Students utilize...
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ESOL Transportation and Travel

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students copy and practice familiar transportation vocabulary words. They write senteces using contractions for simple directions. They listen to a traffic hews report and summarize the report in their own words. They compare and...
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Chapter 10: Racial and Ethnic Relations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this racial and ethnic relations in America worksheet, students answer 15 matching questions and respond to 7 short answer questions regarding various racial and ethnic groups terms and issues in U.S. society.
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Exploring a Map of Canada

For Students 5th - 6th
In this exploring a map of Canada activity, students find and label the capital city, bodies of water, the U.S., the provinces and the territories of Canada.
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Seeing Solar Processes

For Students 7th - 12th
In this seasons worksheet, students compare 24 hour filmstrips for a single day in Canada, the U.S.A., and the Arctic Circle to determine the different seasons. This worksheet has 12 fill in the blank.
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Tracing Migration Patterns

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders analyze migration patterns. In this migration instructional activity, 7th graders use U.S. Census records to trace the migration patterns of 2 German families in Kansas.
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The Greatest Educational Change America Has Ever Seen

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars connect the symbols from the design of the United States Mint Fifty State Quarters Program to our country's history in this five-lesson unit. The culture, unique heritage, and geography of the individual states are probed.
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Sounding Out the Symbols

For Teachers K
Using the states as a hook, kindergartners identify beginning sounds. They identify the initial sound in words like Mississippi and Indiana and complete a set of worksheets related to this skill.
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The Crisis of 1833: Tariffs and Nullification

For Students 9th - 12th
This resource offers a detailed review of the events that led South Carolina to nullify the Tariffs of 1828 and 1832, as well as to pass the Nullification Ordinance, which questioned the federal government's authority to enforce any law...
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I Will Meet You In The Middle

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use the 50 States Quarter Reversal as a context of learning a curriculum concept based from the state of Utah. They research the concepts of cause and effect. Also, they use customary units of measurement to find length and...
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Goods for You!

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Have your class learn about Wisconsin and farming. Learners begin by listening to stories that describe farming and engage in a discussion of goods and services. They could also compare the goods and services provided in different states.
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Discovering Descriptions

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Delve into the journey of Lewis and Clark using this lesson on Missouri. After sharing books on Lewis and Clark's journey across the United States, pupils discuss the descriptive language used in their writing, and come up with their own...
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China is Unique

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study the culture of China by comparing it to that of the United States. They write all questions and notes in a journal. The students access the internet to obtain the information and internet sites are suggested in the...
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Lesson One – Vietnam War Time Line

For Teachers 9th - 12th
To prepare for an in-depth study of the Vietnam Era, class members research and create a timeline that tracks the United States' involvement in Southeast Asia and especially Vietnam.
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The ABC's of Apportionment

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the terms of apportionment and redistricting. Using a Census map, they identify the states that had the highest and lowest numbers of change during the past ten years. They examine a map of voting districts and...
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The Whiskey Rebellion

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
Can you imagine an army of 5,000 rebels prepared to march against the United States government over...whiskey? This is exactly what happened in 1794, and your young historians will be fascinated to read about the events that led up to...
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An International Dinner Table

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate the origins of several crops eaten in the United States today. The facto0rs that influence consumer choices and the influences on the American population as to eating preferences are discussed in this lesson.
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Oh, the Regions

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Focus on the geography of Oklahoma.  In this activity, learners compare different geographic regions in Oklahoma, create a collage to share their results, and identify important landforms throughout the United States, such as the...
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Where Does It Come From?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore where agricultural commodities used in snack foods are grown. They choose a snack food and locate the top five states that produce the food that the snack is made from.
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Virginia Challenge

For Students 4th - 8th
In this Virginia trivia worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions that require them to exhibit what they know about the state.
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Utah Crossword

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Utah worksheet, learners explore the state of Utah. Students must complete the crossword puzzle by coming up with the answers to the ten clues given.
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South Dakota Word Search

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this South Dakota word search worksheet, students locate and identify the 9 state-related names, words, and places listed within the word puzzle.
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What's in a Name?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students examine state names that are derived from American Indian words and phrases. They effectively communicate ideas through the use of clear descriptive writing. The reverse of the Montana Quarter is used as inspiration for this...