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Forest In A Jar

For Teachers K - 6th
Students conduct an experiment using soil, water, seeds, a plant, and a jar; and then draw a poster to represent their observations and findings. They make a poster showing what happened to their aquatic environment.
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Water Around Us

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students create a collage of human land use activities around a body of water. Students evaluate the effects of different kinds of land use on wetland habitats, and create a list of pros and cons for each land use.
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Exploring the History of the I&M Canal

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Learners examine the building of the I & M canal in Chicago. Using the internet, they research the lives of the individuals who worked on the construction and develop a timeline of events. They explore the impact of the canal on...
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Migration of the African American Family

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate the influence Africa has had on African-American families as they have migrated from Africa to various sections of the United States. They utilize map skills to locate regions in Africa and in the United States.
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The Little Fluffy White Cloud

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read, analyze and interpret the short story "The Little Fluffy White Cloud" and then answer eighteen comprehension questions about the short story.
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Turnpikes and Canals Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or names in order to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the nation's early history. A short answer question about turnpikes and canals is also...
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Amazing Aztecs

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students research information about the ancient Aztec culture. In this Aztec lesson, students conduct Internet research about Aztecs to find the answers to questions about their language, jewelry and tools, and the Aztec calendar. ...
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Seven Wonders of the World: Temple of Artemis at Ephesus: Part 4 of 7

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars explore an ancient wonder of the world. In this Temple of Artemis lesson plan, students read about the history of the temple, create temple timelines, compose poetry to honor the goddess, and consider the part of the...
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South Carolina: State History

For Students 4th
In this state history instructional activity, 4th graders read two and a half pages about the history of South Carolina and complete 10 true or false questions.
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Prehistory: Our Ancestors Emerge

For Students 8th - 12th
In this prehsitory worksheet, students read a 3-page article about antropological finds and then respond to 2 short answer questions based on the article.
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Virginia Studies

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students describe life in the Virginia colony. They explain how geography influenced the relocation of Virginia's capital from Jamestown to Williamsburg, to Richmond. Students compare/contrast life in Jamestown and Williamsburg.
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Arkansas and Louisiana Purchase Wetlands

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Pupils experiment to determine the value and importance of wetlands in Arkansas. They develop an environmental appreciation for wetlands.
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Origin of Coal

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore how coal is formed. They then discuss the information and answer any questions that they may have on the formation of coal. Students then answer questions in reference to the coal discussion and reading.
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Virginia Studies

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students describe life in the Virginia colony. They explain how geography influenced the relocation of Virginia's capital from Jamestown to Williamsburg, to Richmond. Students compare/contrast life in Jamestown and Williamsburg.