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Northern Arizona University

People of the Colorado Plateau: The Ute Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise but detailed history and culture of the Ute Indians.
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Pueblo County Historical Society

For Students 9th - 10th
This site will enable you to better understand the history of the State of Colorado and in particular, Pueblo County which is located in Southeastern Colorado. The museum houses many collections which include artifacts, photographs,...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The youngest volcano on the Colorado Plateau, Sunset Crater, has been standing tall and setting the landscape and ecosystem for over 900 years. Explore the history, culture, nature and science connected with Sunset Crater and the greater...
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Ute Indians Southern

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the southern Ute Indians in Utah.
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Curated OER

History Matters: Ideas in Conflict: Opposing Views of the Cripple Creek Strike

For Students 9th - 10th
The violent strike in Cripple Creek, Colorado, pitted the Western Federation of Miners against the mine owners. Read these statements by the two organizations giving their views of what happened in that conflict.
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Colorado College: A Brief History of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

For Students 9th - 10th
A very good explanation of the problems and political machinations that happened behind the scenes in both the House of Representatives and Senate as the wording of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was developed. See how the legislation was...
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Curated OER

Colorado State Flag

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides comprehensive information regarding Colorado's history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Signs of Change: Studying Tree Rings

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students gather information from real tree core samples and compare them with local climate history.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Colorado Chipmunk

For Students 4th - 8th
Colorado chipmunks are solitary and territorial, and adults avoid each other except during the breeding season. Males emerge from their burrows in the spring ready to mate. Learn more about the Tamias quadrivittatus, more commonly known...
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: American History and Film: Time Magazine the Generation Gap

For Students 9th - 10th
These excerpts appeared in "Time Magazine" between 1967 and 1968 and reveal the country's frustration with the growing influence of the sixties counterculture.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Paleobiology: Green River Fossil Collections

For Students 9th - 10th
Search the collection of 35,000 fossiliferous rocks found within the Green River Formation of Colorado and Utah. View some of these 50 million year old insect fossils in a linked slide show.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Paleobiology: Green River Insects

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive photo search of the collection of 35,000 fossiliferous rocks found within the Green River Formation of Colorado and Utah.
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Northern Arizona University

Land Use History of North America: Prehistoric Farming on the Colorado Plateau

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an overview of the Anasazi agricultural developments -- despite unfavorable environmental conditions -- which allowed for the formation of settlements and food sharing.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: American Southwest

For Students 9th - 10th
After reading a brief introduction on the history of the Southwest, click on the list of sites. You will find hyperlinks to important and historic sites that are located in Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Granada Relocation Center

For Students 9th - 10th
A great primary source document (1943) from the War Relocation Authority describing the Japanese internment camp located at Amache, Colorado. Details are provided on the camp, conditions of the Japanese Americans, how they governed...
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Costa Rica Travel: Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Costa Rica Travel details getting to, recreation, and history of a number of Costa Rica's National Parks.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Major Concerns of the Populists

For Students 9th - 10th
Outline of the major issues at the heart of the Populist movement, as well as a history of the movement.
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Cayuse Canyon

The Us50

For Students 9th - 10th
This clickable map of the United States gives students access to research information from history and tourism to attractions and famous historic figures.
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Curated OER

Map of Colorado

For Students 6th - 8th
Use this online resource for information on Colorado. Includes map and state flag, motto, state symbols, origin of name, government officials, brief history of the state, and links to famous people of the state.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Colorado: Mesa Verde National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Numerous ruins of homes and villages built by the ancient Pueblo people; known for cliff dwellings; Mesa Verde translates into English as "green table".
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Colorado: Lowry Ruin

For Students 9th - 10th
Ancient Pueblo Peoples archaeological site from 1060 with a very large kiva.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Mexican Woodrat

For Students 4th - 8th
Mexican Woodrats inhabits rocky outcrops, cliffs, and slopes, primarily in montane regions from northern Colorado to Honduras. They eat a wide variety of leaves, seeds, and berries, and sometimes store large amounts of food. Learn more...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Northern Rock Deermouse

For Students 4th - 8th
Northern Rock Deermice live in rocky outcrops and among boulders in pinyon-juniper-oak woodlands in the foothills of mountains from Colorado and New Mexico south to Texas and northern Mexico. Populations of the Mice are separated from...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Long Tailed Pocket Mouse

For Students 4th - 8th
The range of the Long-tailed Pocket Mouse is mostly within the Mojave Desert, Colorado Desert, and the Great Basin. On cold nights, this animal becomes inactive and usually remains within its burrow system during winter. Learn more about...

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