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Abolishing Slavery

For Teachers 4th - 11th
Students explain the goals and methods of the abolitionist movement. They identify key leaders in the movement. This activity has adaptations for elementary through high school. Links are provided for resource readings.
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Rainsticks

For Teachers K - 8th
Students create a rainstick decorated with repeated patterns of shape and color, out of paper towel tubes.
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Search for the Humpback Whale

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students work in teams to research and explore whale adaptations, behavior, migration, habitat, communication, and interactions with humans and present their findings.
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God's Life

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore the Huichole culture. They create a craft that is typical of the Huichole culture. Students partake in a variety of traditional Spanish foods and music. They use Spanish vocabulary while creating their craft.
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Curated OER

Understanding Europe: A Cultural Mosaic (Theme 1)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss the cultural similarities and differences found in Northen Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, and Eastern Europe and create daily journal entries charting their discoveries. This instructional activity is the...
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North Dakota Reading Comprehension

For Students 4th - 6th
In this North Dakota reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and then respond to 10 true or false questions.
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AT HOME ON THE RANGE

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The student will learn how ranchers on the western frontier helped saved the bison from extinction.Hand out student worksheets. Have students read the information about bison on Student Worksheet A before completing Student Worksheet...
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Florida: Reading Comprehension

For Students 5th - 8th
In this Florida reading comprehension worksheet, learners read a 2-page selection regarding the state and then respond to 10 true or false questions.
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Radical Raptors

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students are introduced to raptors and their role in the environment. They identify three characteristics of raptors and list several types of raptors found in nature. They discuss their positive and negative experiences with raptors and...
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Reading Comprehension: Oregon

For Students 5th - 8th
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, learners read a 2-page article regarding Oregon and respond to 10 true or false questions regarding the selection.
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Idaho

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this Idaho reading comprehension worksheet, learners read a 2-page selection regarding the state and they answer 10 true or false questions pertaining to the selection.
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The British Empire – Where the Sun Never Set

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students read an article on the British Empire.  In this ESL lesson, students explore the British Empire from the 1600's, then work in small groups to complete several activities that reinforce the information learned in the...
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Aviation Pioneers

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students research the Wright Brothers historic first flight and design a travel poster asking for volunteers to participate. Write a newspaper account of the first flight and include how the local people may have felt about the Wright...
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African Americans: 1800 - 1870

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars explore living and working environment of both slave and free African Americans from places throughout the United States.
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Start with a Chart

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars use a given chart and the 50 state quarters to synthesize information about the 50 states and the dates that they were admitted into the union. Students complete a math worksheet while referring to the chart.
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Priorities and Power: Migrants and Voting

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils examine the African-American migrants entry into the political process. They summarize their findings in a short essay.
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Minuteman Missile National Historic Site

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Pupils examine the difference between the Cold War and the "hot" wars and contrast the benefits of solid and liquid fuel ballistic missile systems of the era. The impact of the Cold War upon their communities is explored.
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Water and Land 207

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars examine maps of different projections, mathematically calculate distortions, and note the advantages and disadvantages of each map. They study the different maps and transfer the map to graph paper.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Tour of South America

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Familiarize your students with South America by having them create a slideshow of a "Tour of South America" that focuses on its culture, geography, and history. This will help the students learn more about South America's people and places.
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Oxfam

Oxfam: Cool Planet: Brazil History

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief overview of the history of the South American country of Brazil.
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History of Simon Bolivar (1783 1830)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Easy to understand biography on Simon Bolivar, "one of South America's greatest generals".
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Pacu O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
Flip this interactive OLogy card to find questions and answers, fast facts, and other bite-size pieces of information to help you understand important characteristics of the South American pacu, a freshwater fish.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Venezuela Country Profile

For Students 3rd - 8th
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to Venezuela. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that will provide you...
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Machu Picchu Facts and History

For Students 2nd - 8th
Explores the history of Machu Picchu and other interesting facts.

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