Curated OER
States and Capitols Match-Up
Fifth graders should have been introduced to the fifty states already before completing this activity. Different groups of students focus on different regions of the country and their capitols. They change regions throughout the activity.
Curated OER
Fifty States Field Day
Students complete a research project regarding a specific state in the United States. They use this information to create a presentation they share with other students. They choose an activity to go with their presentation.
Curated OER
The Lewis and Clark Expedition
Learners explore the challenges of the Lewis and Clark Expedition through a physical education simulation. In this cross-curriculum physical education lesson, students work in groups of three to log 8000 steps, stopping to participate in...
Curated OER
Black Hawk Island Hike
Young scholars explore Wisconsin's natural and cultural history through hands-on exploration of Upham Woods. They are shown the basic paddling skills and they work in teams to paddle across the river on barge. Students describe cultural...
50 States
50 States: u.s. State Sports Teams
All fifty states are linked here to lists of sports teams, organizations, and venues for each of them. Each item is linked to a web page. (Some links may need updating.)
A&E Television
History.com: Muhammad Ali vs. the United States of America
Fifty years after Muhammad Ali refused military induction during the Vietnam War, a new book, "Sting Like a Bee: Muhammad Ali vs. the United States of America, 1966-1971" by Leigh Montville examines the heavyweight champ's controversial...