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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Tad the Tadpole

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Tad the Tadpole is designed to demonstrate how pollution in various areas affects wildlife in their native habitats. The lesson is designed to stress the importance of conservation for animals and their surrounding environment. Upon...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: A Father's Life at Russell Cave

For Teachers 4th
In this lesson, 4th graders will learn about a father's life at Russell Cave and learn about different writing genres. This lesson plan is made possible through the ALEX and the U.S. National Park Service Partnership.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Creating a Prehistoric World

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In the lesson plan, students will research, create, and present knowledge gained about Prehistoric and Historic Native Americans in Alabama. This lesson plan is made possible through the ALEX and the U.S. National Park Service Partnership.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Indian Mounds: Virtual Field Trip

For Students 9th - 10th
The Indian Mounds experience includes virtual field trips to Ocmulgee National Monument, Kolomoki Mounds State Park, and Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site.
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University of Texas at Austin

Ut Library: Perry Castaneda Maps of Oklahoma

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of state, city and historical maps of Oklahoma. Also includes maps of national monuments and parks in the state.
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Other

Arkansas: Arkansas Destinations

For Students 9th - 10th
Travel to Arkansas and discover all of the exciting things to do in the beautiful Ozark Mountains.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Wyoming: Lake Guernsey State Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Model Civilian Conservation Corps-built state park buildings and structures.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Wa (State): Nez Perce Natl Historical Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Of the 38 sites in this park that commemorates the history of the Nez Perce people, two are in Washington: the Burial Site of Chief Joseph the Younger and Nez Perce Campsites at Nespelem.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: Old Customhouse

For Students 9th - 10th
This 1827 Adobe structure is the oldest public building in California and is where the American Flag was raised, declaring California part of the United States. It is now a museum located inside the Monterey State Historic Park, itself a...
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Missouri: Arrow Rock

For Students 9th - 10th
The crossing of the Missouri River at Arrow Rock, which was recorded in the 1700s, played an important role in early explorations, such as the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1804, that led to the opening of the American West. A ferry was...
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Missouri: Graham Cave

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1949, remnants of Archaic American civilization were found in this cave. Dating back to 8,000 B.C., these remains indicate a blending of Eastern and Plains cultures at Graham Cave, which is now part of Graham Cave State Park.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Wa (State): Lightship No. 83 Relief

For Students 9th - 10th
Built in 1904, the Relief (along with its sister ship) is the oldest surviving American lightvessel. Now moored at Seattle's Northwest Seaport at Lake Union Park and named the Swiftsure.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Washington (State): Fort Nisqually Granary

For Students 9th - 10th
Established in 1833, Fort Nisqually was the first European trading post on Puget Sound. Both of these buildings have been moved to Point Defiance Park, and a replica of the original Fort Nisqually as a living museum.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: Sutter's Fort

For Students 9th - 10th
A 19th century agricultural and trade colony, it was known for its connection to the Donner Party, the California Gold Rush, and the formation of Sacramento as well as its proximity to the California Trail and Siskiyou Trails. Now a...
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ca: Yuma Crossing and Associated Sites

For Students 9th - 10th
A major crossroads for Alta California as well as the Westward expansion of the United States. It has several archaeological and historical sites, shared with Arizona across the Colorado River, including Fort Yuma and other state parks.
PPT
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Virtual Field Trip: Indian Mounds

For Students 9th - 10th
The Indian Mounds experience includes virtual field trips to Ocmulgee National Monument, Kolomoki Mounds State Park, and Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site. Additional materials include a lesson plan and user guide.
Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Memory: Montana

For Students 3rd - 5th
Who were the first white explorers to "set foot in Montana?" Find out more about the Native American population living in Montana. Draw on the experience of the Native American population.
Handout
State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: Conservation Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
The 1960s marked the beginning of a new focus on the environment in North Carolina and throughout the United States. Residents of the state became more concerned with preserving land for ethical reasons and for the sheer aesthetics of...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Southern California, 1911

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Southern California from 1911 showing the major cities and towns, railroads, National Park boundaries, National Forest boundaries, Indian reservation boundaries, mountain systems, lakes, rivers, and coastal features. A grid...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: California (Southern), 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Southern California from 1920 showing the counties and county seats, major cities and towns, railroads, National Park boundaries, National Forest boundaries, Indian reservation boundaries, mountain systems, lakes, rivers, and...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Ludlow

For Students 9th - 10th
William Ludlow was an officer in the Corps of Engineers and a major general in the United States Army who served in the Civil War and led a scientific expedition examining the natural wonders of Yellowstone National Park.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Montana, 1904

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1904 of Montana showing the capital of Helena, major cities and towns, railroads, rivers, and mountains. The boundaries of Yellowstone National Park, primarily in Wyoming, are shown. "Montana was organized as a Territory in...
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ca: Monterey Old Town Historic District

For Students 9th - 10th
Also known as Monterey State Historic Park, this NHLD contains both California's First Theatre, and the Monterey Customs House, where the American flag was first raised over California. It also incorporates the National Historic...