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\nThe Gold Rush\n

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\nYoung scholars identify the routes involved in the Gold Rush on a map. In this map skills lesson, students use a United States map to locate the routes used to travel to California during the Gold Rush. Young scholars demonstrate how to...\n
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\nQuakeFeed Earthquake Map, Alerts and News\n

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\nAmateur seismologists explore Earth's earthquakes in real time using a variety of map styles and parameter selections.\n
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\nSolving the Puzzle\n

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\nStudents create a map showing the United States borders at a specific period in history and produce three questions to be answered by examining the map. They also write a productive paragraph explaining who, what, when, where, how/why a...\n
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\nFour Famous Faces\n

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\nEach one of our quarters is embellished with a famous face or image representing the state it came from. This lesson uses South Dakota's state quarter to get kids thinking about monetary value, what the president of the United States...\n
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\nThe Bicameral Congress: Crash Course Government and Politics #2\n

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\nWhy have a House and Senate and not just one single Congress? Learners research the need for a bicameral Congress in the system of the United States government and politics. They view a short Crash Course video, the second in a 50-part...\n
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\nUS History and Government Examination: January 2012\n

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\nWhat led to the United States Civil War? Interested historians consider a variety of political, social, and economic factors using primary sources and an essay prompt in an authentic high-stakes test. Primary sources include political...\n
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\nThe Electoral College and the Constitution\n

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\nWhat is the purpose of the Electoral College? Is it antiquated, or does it have a place in today's political climate? High schoolers view a series of video clips as they analyze the parts of the United States Constitution that address...\n
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\nUsing Different Kinds of Maps\n

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\nThird graders explore the landforms and population diversity. They read maps and examine geographic terms. Students create their own map of the United States and answer questions about the location of people. After exploring the map, 3rd...\n
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\nCountdown Challenge: Right Angles\n

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\nIn this right angle worksheet, students observe a map of the United States of America. They indicate all right angles on the map by using a right angle symbol. Students list the names of the states and identify the number of right angles...\n
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\nMystery State #12\n

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\nWhat's better than learning about US geography? Having fun while your doing it! After reviewing each of the five given clues, learners attempt to name the mystery state. A great way to reinforce geography skills and deductive reasoning...\n
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\nMystery State # 24\n

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\nPrepare those brains for a rousing day of learning with a fun geography activity. Your pupils use five different clues to determine the name of mystery state number 24. Where do all those potatoes come from? Idaho!\n
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\nStates and Capitals\n

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\nThis map skills PowerPoint features an interactive states and capitals game. The object of the game is to identify the capital cities of each of the 50 states. The excellent presentation includes United States maps, game directions, and...\n
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\nUnited States Map- Rivers\n

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\nStudents learn about rivers. In this maps lesson plan, students describe rivers and what human activities take place in a river. Students use a map to locate the rivers in the United States.\n
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\nSpy the Flycatcher\n

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\nExplore the symbols and special features of Oklahoma. By focusing on Oklahoma's state bird, the flycatcher, learners identify similes, write metaphors, and answer questions about this famous state symbol.\n
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\nJuneteenth: An American History through Maps\n

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\nAn interactive website traces the history of Juneteenth celebrations from their origin in Galveston, Texas, on June 19th to the present day.  Using interactive maps, learners can find information about the African-American...\n
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\nCivil War Trust Animated Map: Vicksburg\n

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\nMany consider the 1862 siege at Vicksburg to be the turning point of the American Civil War. Learn more about the necessity of Vicksburg for both the Confederacy and the Union — and the importance of its conquest on July 4, 1862 —...\n
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\nCapitals, Oceans, And Border States\n

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\nStudents investigate geography by completing games with classmates. In this United States of America instructional activity, students examine a map of North America and identify the borders of Mexico and Canada as well as the Pacific and...\n
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\nThe Fifty States\n

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\nStudents become familiar with the states. They study capitols, mottos, nicknames, and other various details. They create group projects that be presented to the class.\n
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\nState Facts\n

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\nIn this state fact chart worksheet, students are provided with a chart showing all 50 states, their abbreviations, state bird, flower, animal, and the year of statehood. There are also basic facts about each state. The worksheet...\n
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\nMystery State # 28\n

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\nUsing clues is a great way to increase deductive and logical reasoning skills. Boost thinking skills while quizzing kids about us geography. They use five clues to determine which state is in question. \n
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\nMystery State #15\n

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\nDo you know the name of the Badger State? Using five fantastic clues, your super sleuths will determine the name of mystery state number 15. A wonderful way to warm up the class!\n
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\nMystery State # 5\n

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\nMystery state number five is none other than Utah! Quiz your kids on state knowledge while building deductive reasoning skills. They use each of the five clues to determine the name of the mystery state. A great warm up when studying...\n
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\nMystery State #2\n

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\nWhich is the mystery state for today? Using five super clues, your class will work to uncover which state is being described. They'll have no problem remembering facts about Nevada after this fun warm-up activity. \n
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\nUnited States Map Quiz\n

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\nIn this online interactive geography quiz activity, students respond to 50 identification questions about the shapes of countries shown. Students have 5 minutes to complete the quiz.\n
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