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Iowa State Quarter
In this Iowa worksheet, students are given the state quarter of Iowa and answer questions about its symbols. Students answer 4 questions about the symbols.
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Massachusetts State Quarter
For this Massachusetts worksheet, students examine a picture of the state quarter of Massachusetts. Using the information on the coin, students answer 5 short essay questions.
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Mississippi State Quarter
In this Mississippi worksheet, students examine a picture of the state quarter for the state of Mississippi. Using the information on the coin, students answer 5 questions.
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New Hampshire State Quarter
In this New Hampshire worksheet, students study a picture of the state quarter for New Hampshire. Using the information on the coin, students answer 5 short essay questions about New Hampshire.
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North Carolina State Quarter
In this North Carolina worksheet, students study a picture of the state quarter. Using the information on the coin, students answer 5 short essay questions.
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North Dakota State Quarter
In this North Dakota worksheet, students examine a picture of the state quarter of North Dakota. Using the information on the coin, students answer 5 short essay questions.
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Pennsylvania State Quarter
In this Pennsylvania learning exercise, students examine a picture of the state quarter of Pennsylvania. Using the information on the coin, students answer 5 essay questions about the state of Pennsylvania.
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Rhode Island State Quarter
In this Rhode Island activity, students examine a picture of the state quarter of Rhode Island. Using the information on the coin, students answer 5 short essay questions.
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South Carolina State Quarter
In this South Carolina worksheet, students analyze a picture of the state quarter for South Carolina. Students use the information on the coin to answer five questions.
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Texas State Quarter
In this Texas worksheet, students analyze a photo of the state quarter of Texas. Students answer 7 questions about Texas using the information on the coin.
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It's a Gas! Or is it?
Examine the effects of temperature and pressure on solubility and the states of matter of ocean water. Learners make inferences about the unique chemistry of ocean water at different depths. They engage in an activity related to...
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Looking for the Bottom
Secondary learners explore the economic indicators and the role they play in the US economy. Written for the 2008 economy, the lesson plan is adaptable to today's economic situation. Pupils discover economic indicators, analyze charts,...
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Elections for Elementary Students
Learners explore various websites that explain how primaries, caucuses, and general elections function. They view sample ballots, and analyze the executive branch, U.S. presidents, and citizenship.
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Post Civil War Reconstruction
Students analyze the process of Reconstruction after the Civil War. For this U.S. History lesson, students discuss specific details about Reconstruction with the class, then complete a worksheet with multiple activities reinforcing the...
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Border Project
Students define, explain and defend their view of border life as a culminating project on a border life unit. They are given suggestions on methods in which to complete their project: essay, survey, research report, TV show format.
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To Be Or Not To Be a State? That Is the Question
Eighth graders research Puerto Rico's culture, religion, language, government, etc. and identify differences and similarities with the United States. They participate in a debate about whether or not Puerto Rico should become a state.
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Immigration Enforcement Raids
Class groups take on the role of advisors to the Assistant Secretary of the Office of Policy & Planning of ICE. Their charge is to prepare a report for the secretary on the effectiveness of enforcement actions of the ICE in stemming...
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Wow! You're Eating Geography
Students examine patterns of food producing areas, and identify foods that are grown locally, in the U.S., and around the world. They map and graph the major food crops of their local area, the U.S., and other countries, and discuss the...
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What do Maps Show: How to Read a Topographic Map
Middle schoolers identify the characteristics of topographical maps. Using examples, they practice reading them and describing the information they gather from them. They also discover how to use the website from the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Alaska the Elephant
Students explore an Internet website, locating and matching the shape of an elephant's head to a state in the U.S. They complete an Alaska worksheet, identifying other geographical locations surrounding Alaska.
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Kentucky State Quarter
In this state quarters worksheet, students study the diagram of the state quarter for the state of Kentucky. Students answer questions based on the information on the quarter.
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Louisiana State Quarter
In this state quarters worksheet, learners study the state quarter for Louisiana and answer questions about the state that are printed on the quarter.
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Minnesota State Quarter
In this state quarters worksheet, students study the state quarter of Minnesota and answer several questions about the state that are printed on the quarter.
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New Jersey State Quarter
In this state quarter worksheet, learners study the diagram of the state quarter of New Jersey. Students answer questions based on the information on the quarter.