Worksheet
Curated OER

State to State Scavenger Hunt

For Students 4th - 5th
In this states worksheet, students utilize the Internet to access one specific website to locate the answers to five fill in the blank statements about the states found on a United States map.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Langston Hughes

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students identify similarities between Hughes' poetry and music (jazz and the blues).
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders describe ways in which people in the United States remember and honor the dead. They identify the similarities and differences between El Dia de los Muertos, Memorial Day, and Halloween.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Regions of the US: Gulf Stream, States and Their Capitals

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify one way of dividing the US into geographical regions and then consider alternate ways of doing the same. They locate each of the fifty states and their capitals on a map. They research the Gulf Stream region.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Effects of the Spanish Conquest

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read and research the effects of the Spanish Conquistadors on the New World. Then they break into small groups and play a game of Jeopardy, using the facts that they have learned.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

States of Fitness

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars participate in physical activities coordinating to divisions on a map.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

3-D Posters

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students work in small groups to create 3-D posters to discourage throwing trash away and encourage recycling.
Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Mexico

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Mexico's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its North American location and a video about the spectacular Copper Canyon in...
Handout
Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at New Mexico Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
What a terrific site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the New Mexico climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Handout
Scholastic

Scholastic: Global Trek: Mexico Questions and Answers

For Students 3rd - 5th
Students in Mexico answer questions about their lives, comparing their experiences to those of American children. They talk about popular names, celebrations, food, geography, social and environmental issues, the economy, history,...
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: North America Things You Should Know About Mexico

For Teachers 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A list of facts about Mexico. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Mexico

For Students 1st - 9th
Investigate Mexico's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population on this website.
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.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: New Mexico

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of New Mexico including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Mexico Map: Quiz Printout

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Utilize the Mexico map quiz to test student's knowledge of geography, location of cities and capitals in Mexico.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Destination: Mexico!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will travel on a mock flight to Mexico to learn more about the Mexican way of life.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Mexico History and Timeline Overview

For Students 3rd - 8th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Mexico including the Aztecs, Mayan, Spanish explorers, Cortes, the Mexican Revolution, and independence from Spain on this website.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: New Mexico State History for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Investigate the history and timeline of the state of New Mexico including early explorers, Native Americans, Spanish settlers, the Santa Fe Trail, and the Wild West on this website.
Handout
50 States

50 States: New Mexico (Nm)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of New Mexico. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.

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