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NSTATE

The Geography of Colorado

For Students 3rd - 5th
Netstate provides a variety of facts about the geography of the state of Colorado. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations, and much more.
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Other

Colorado Tourism Office: 8 Places to See Colorado Wildlife

For Students 9th - 10th
Highlights eight places in Colorado where it is possible to view wildlife from the safety of your vehicle. These include Rocky Mountain National Park, Guanella Pass Scenic Byway, State Forest Park, Bighorn Sheep Canyon, and more.
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Other

History: From Cliff Swellings to Statehood

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource traces the history of Colorado from its earliest inhabitants to its admittance as the thirty-eighth state of the union.
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Colorado State University

Colorado State University: Gross and Microscopic Anatomy of the Large Intestine

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the structures associated with the large intestine. Gives a good illustration of the microscopic anatomy of the large intestine.
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Colorado State University

Colorado State Writing Center: Reviewing and Revising an Argument

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An excellent guide to help the writer review a composition to see if their position has been fully supported by evidence and to analyze the perspective of the anticipated audience. Follow the links on the right to access all of the...
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Other

University of Montana: Wilderness: Mount Sneffels: Facts and Images

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn facts and view images of this Colorado mountain, which is surrounded by wildflowers and hiking trails. Includes a PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
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Colorado State University

Colorado State Writing Center: Critical Reading

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In-depth instructions on critical reading with lots of links to more reading guides and activities. A good site to help improve reading skills to become a better writer.
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Colorado State University

Colorado State University: Islamic Holidays and Observances

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is an easy-to-understand description of Ramadan, the Month of Fasting. Find the meaning of Ramadan, why fasting is important, devotion to God, the food in Ramadan, and the spirit of Ramadan.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: United States Geography: Rivers

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the major rivers of the United States including the Mississippi, Missouri, Rio Grande, Colorado, and the Hudson. Geography of the US.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Learning Lab: What's Your Problem? A Look at the Environment in Your Own Backyard

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
The Smithsonian provides a guide that classrooms can use to explore the environment in their own backyard. For example, a second-grade class in Colorado interviewed people in their community to inquire about the state of the local...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Professional Development Workshops and Courses

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Annenberg Media offers over 50 workshops and courses for teachers which can be used for graduate credit (through Colorado State University), for Continuing Education Units (CEUs), or for enrichment. The courses cover subjects in The...