Curated OER
Where In the World is the Dominican Republic?
Young scholars begin the lesson by discussing how where they live affects how they live. As a class, they add examples to each category such as home types, clothing, jobs and food. Using those categories, they write about their life in...
Curated OER
How Does Your Garden Grow? Discovering How Weather Patterns Affect Natural Cycles
For the warm-up in this cool climate lesson, you will need to click on "Mapping" and then "US Mapping" once you arrive at NOAA's "US Climate at a Glance" page. Earth science explorers realize that 2012 was a warm winter for us. They read...
Curated OER
Traveling Through North America
Students identify places and landmarks in North America, specifically Canada and the United States, by using and constructing maps. Six lessons on one page; includes test.
Curated OER
The Iditarod Trail
Students research and read about the Iditarod Trail and then make a presenation showing their findings.
Curated OER
Harriman and Plant Identification
Students observe and record botanical details from the plant specimens. They identify plants using sorting key and field guide and classify specimens for preservation and display purposes.
Curated OER
Can We Be Both Conservationists and Consumers?
Students explore their role as consumers and conservationists and what roles they play in today's economic climate. They explore resource allocation issues. Students analyze data and draw comparisons between historical and present-day...
Curated OER
Resources and Trade Flow
Students plan for a service project. In this service instructional activity, students determine the materials they will need to complete their service project. Students discuss possible trade flows into the United States.
Curated OER
States and Territories
In this United states worksheet, 5th graders read a short script pertaining to the states and territories. Students complete 10 fill in the blank questions and self check this online interactive worksheet.
Curated OER
Forming A Government
Pupils simulate being on an island after their ship has wrecked, or their plane has crashed. Food, fresh water, and shelter are in short supply. They must form a government, develop laws and penalties.
Curated OER
Scrambled States
Students read or are read the story "Scrambled States". Using a map, they identify their states and time zones. They predict their states representation in the book and discuss it after the book is finished. They discvor the differences...
NSTATE
The Geography of Alaska
Netstate provides facts about the geography of the state of Alaska such as its geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Molly of Denali: Fish Camp Game
Use this Molly of Denali digital game to extend and expand students' use of informational text as well as their knowledge of Alaska Native culture.
Other
Alaska Vacation and Travel Information: Explore Alaska's Regions
This portal site provides information, maps, photographs and tourist information for each of Alaska's primary geographic regions, such as the Inside Passage where Glacier Bay is located.
A&E Television
History.com: Alaska
Take a detailed look at the state of Alaska! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Alaska Agriculture [Pdf]
Use this site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Alaska climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: Alaska
Presents extensive information regarding Alaska's history, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
50 States
50 States: Alaska (Ak)
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of Alaska. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
Other
Alaska Department of Fish and Game: Subsistence
At the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, you will receive current information regarding subsistence in all regions of Alaska. The information is interesting and is kept up-to-date.
Other
Alaska Department of Fish and Game: Subsistence
At this site of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, you will receive current information regarding subsistence in all regions of Alaska. The information is interesting and is kept up-to-date.
Other
Alaska Travelers Accomm.: Area Map, Southeast Alaska
These maps show areas in Southeast Alaska. You also will find tourist information about each of the areas at this site.
Kidport
Kidport: United States of America Geography
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.
NSTATE
Alaska: The Last Frontier State
Offers basic information on the history, culture, economy, geography, people, and government of Alaska. Also, provides maps and an almanac of statistical facts.