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Rollin' on the River: The McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers take a close look at the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation system. They study how the Army Corps of Engineers built and monitor the system. Learners discover how a lock and a dam work, and study three benefits of...
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Geographic Regions of Arkansas

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine maps that illustrate the various regions in Arkansas. They label the individual regions on a blank map that is divided into the regions and color each region a different color. Groups research a region and create a...
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Cadron Settlement and the Trail of Tears

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the reason for removal of the Cherokee and other Indian nations. They map the water route of the Trail of Tears from its origination in the east and through the Arkansas River Valley to Indian Territory.
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The Great Flood of 1927 in Arkansas

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars examine the impact of the Great Flood of 1927 on the people and land of Arkansas. They define key terms, watch a video, listen to a historical song, and write a paragraph about the flood's effect upon the state of Arkansas.
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The 1927 Flood

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Upper elementary and middle schoolers examine the Great Flood of 1927 in the state of Arkansas. They each prepare an oral report about this flood and the huge impact it had on the economics of that time. Additionally, learners research...
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Landforms: Geomorphology of Arkansas

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders create large, salt dough maps of Arkansas and the natural regions in the state created by geographical and morphological features.
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Geography: why is Arkansas a great place to grow rice?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders become familiar with the geography of Arkansas and analyze why it is a good place for certain crops to grow.  In this rice lesson, 2nd graders list reasons Arkansas is a good place to grow rice. Students become familiar...
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"Professional" Settlement of Arkansas

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the physical geography of Arkansas played and instrumental role in the settlement of the state.
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Problems Encountered by Surveyors of Arkansas

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the six geographic regions of Arkansas by examining the problems encountered by surveyors in Arkansas after the Louisiana Purchase. They conduct Internet research, create a chart, and write an essay comparing two...
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Arkansas Counties

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students identify and locate various Arkansas counties which surround their home, and research the various counties in order to create a group presentation.
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Arkansas- Economic System

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate how the six natural regions of Arkansas work together to form the economic system of the state. They read a paragraph and articles about the state and complete an activity that demonstrates interdependence. They...
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Early Arkansas Geography

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders locate and describe historical Arkansas while using a historical map.
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Evaluating an Illinois Earthquake

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners develop awareness of occurrences of earthquakes in Illinois and their past and potential future damage, and examine distribution of earthquakes in central U.S. regions.
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Spiro Mounds; Oklahoma's Past Indian History

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students create an understanding of Oklahoma's past.
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Lewis & Clark: The Louisiana Purchase

For Students 4th - 5th
In this facts about the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark expedition online interactive worksheet, students read information and observe a map of the Louisiana Purchase to answer questions showing their comprehension skills....
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Evaluating an Illinois Earthquake

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine the frequency of earthquakes in Illinois. They discover the distribution of earthquakes in the Midwest. They also practice reading measurements from the Richter scale and Mercalli Intensity scale.
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Missouri

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Missouri worksheet, learners read a detailed 2 page history of the state. Students answer ten true and false questions about the passage.
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Tennessee Activity

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Tennessee worksheet, students read a selection about the history of Tennessee, then complete a set of 10 true/false questions. 
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Oklahoma

For Students 4th - 5th
In this geography worksheet, students read a 2 page selection detailing the location, history and early statehood of Oklahoma. They answer 10 true or false questions based on the reading.
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Animals Finding Rice Paddies

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the animals who live in rice paddies and create a chart.  In this rice lesson, 4th graders link the types of animals living in each ecosystem with a bar graph. Students use colored bars to show animals that live in...
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Native Species Restoration and its Impact on Local Populations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students watch video clips of ecosystems and answer questions relating to them.