Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mapping the 'Utah War'

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the contributions of Native American Indians, explorers, and Utah's pioneers.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Grain Seeds and Food

For Teachers K - 1st
Students observe the characteristics of different seed types. They classify, sort, name and write about the seeds.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Closer Look at Voting Patterns

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the importance of voting. They analyze voter turnout graphs, conduct research, list the benefits and costs of voting, and write a paper that describes ways to increase voter participation.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Presidential Medal of freedom

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discuss the Presidential Medal of Freedom and create pamphlets about recvipients, including artwork depicting reasons for receiving the medals. They write essays about someone they think should be awarded the medal.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Relationship between Legislators and Constituents

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discuss roles of a legislator, explain why some people criticize legislators for not looking out for the interests of their constituents, and identify ways citizens can monitor legislators and hold them accountable.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Get the Point!

For Teachers 1st
First graders, after reading about cattle drives, measure the width of the horns on drawings of longhorn cattle and then convert the measurements from inches to centimeters and from inches to feet. Ranching and the American cattle...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How to Celebrate the 800th Anniversary of the Mogol Empire

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students research information on the Mongolian Empire from various readings and online videos of primary sources and create a poster for oral presentation. Students connect history with the current day, while incorporating geographical,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

GET THE POINT!

For Teachers 4th - 5th
The student will measure the width of the horns on drawings of longhorn cattle and then convert the measurements from inches to centimeters and from inches to feet.1. Review with students the steps required to measure an item and to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Social Action Project-Phone Calls

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students investigate how to make a professional telephone call. In this communications lesson, students choose an organization to volunteer at and place a call to the organization to ask questions. Students discuss the phone conversation...
Website
Other

State of Kansas Official Site

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is the official website for the State of Kansas, featuring the latest in state government and economic initiatives, state lore, history, and links to the various state agencies.
Website
Other

State of Kansas Official Site

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is the official website for the State of Kansas, featuring the latest in state government and economic initiatives, state lore, history, and links to the various state agencies.
eBook
Other

Books of the Kansas Collection: History of Kansas

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Kansas provides an online book, William G. Cutler's "History of the state of Kansas," published in 1883, which chronicles the history of Kansas.
Website
A&E Television

History.com: Kansas

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a detailed look at the state of Kansas! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
Website
Kansas State

Kansas State Department of Education: Career Standards and Assessments

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The standards and assessments for the state of Kansas are detailed here for all disciplines. Sample test items are included for some areas.
Handout
NSTATE

Kansas State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the symbols of the state of Kansas. Click on the symbol word to find a picture and information.
Handout
NSTATE

Net State: The Geography of Kansas

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here at NetState you will find a variety of cool facts about the geography of the state of Kansas. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
Handout
Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University: Kansas State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, you can learn more about the great state of Kansas through its geography. You can learn a lot of information by studying maps. Different types of maps can give...
Website
A&E Television

History.com: The States

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Kansas Facts, Map and State Symbols

For Students 3rd - 8th
A colorful site with basic information about Kansas. Includes a map, facts about the state, and information about the state symbols.
Handout
Cayuse Canyon

The Us50: Kansas

For Students 9th - 10th
Features comprehensive information about Kansas history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
Interactive
Kidport

Kidport: United States of America Geography

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site contains a fun way to learn about the states within the United States. Click on the state that you want to learn more about and it provides facts, geographic landmarks, points of interest, major industries, a quiz and more.
Primary
S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: Kansas Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Kansas.
Website
Other

Kansas State University: Landon Lecture

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Kansas State University gives a transcript of a question and answer session given by Bob Woodward in March of 2000. Topics cover Watergate and President Clinton.
Website
Other

Kansas Department of Health & Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
The government health site for the state of Kansas. Includes county health profiles, consumer health, disease prevention, etc.