Curated OER
Drifting Continents, Dynamic Results
Pupils plot earthquake and volcano data using a Compass Rose Plotting. They explain the relationship between plate movement and connection. They draw conclusions that earthquakes and volcanoes occur in predictable locations.
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Migration - An African-American Adventure During WWI
Sixth graders explore the push/pull factors that influenced the South to North migration. For this African-American migration lesson, 6th graders read an article and answer comprehension questions. Students write a letter to the...
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Kid Maps: Reading and Creating Maps with Human Characteristics
Students look at maps. In this map lesson plan, students listen to the book My Map Book by Sara Fanelli and they see the difference between human characteristics (buildings, etc.) and natural characteristics (rivers, etc.)....
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Catch Me If You Can: Over and Under
Pupils read a story. In this vocabulary skills lesson, students read The Gingerbread Man, use flannel cut outs to re-enact the gingerbread man running over and under.
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Leapin' Landmarks: Locating 10 Man-made Landmarks Around the World
Third graders label continents, oceans, and major mountain ranges on maps and use the maps to write an informational report about landmarks. In this landmarks lesson plan, 3rd graders write about 1 major landmark.
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Sandscapes to Landscapes
Students explore landscapes and create their own in a creative project.
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Valentine City
Students construct a small city on a table in the classroom. Each student is given a lot to develop. They give directions from one location to another, and write letters with correct addresses to their classmates.
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Grand Canyon
In this Grand Canyon worksheet, students answer 5 true or false questions that involve making inferences from a reading passage about the Grand Canyon. Then the students write a short opinion paragraph where they help the family in the...
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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.
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Unit Plan Template
Use this U.S. History unit plan as a template for creating your own! Simply download the resource and edit the text fields with your own customized unit plan. This is a great jumping-off step, especially for newer teachers.
NSTATE
Net State: The Geography of Arizona
NetState provides a variety of facts about the geography of the state of Arizona. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
A&E Television
History.com: Arizona
Take a detailed look at the state of Arizona! 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,...
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University: Arizona State Maps
This site from the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory provides several maps of Arizona including a county map, shaded relief map, and a satellite image.
50 States
50 States: Arizona (Az)
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of Arizona. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
Other
Arizona State Parks
Contains information about Arizona State Parks including a map of state parks.
Other
Arizona Office of Tourism: Visit Arizona: Facts About Arizona
Travel guide for Arizona, including parks, things to do, places to stay, and geographic information.
Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University: Forty Years at the Grand Canyon
Site features the life of Bert Lauzon (1911-1951 CE) who spent his working life in the National Park Service at the Grand Canyon. Wonderful historic photos chronicle the early days in Arizona.
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.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Arizona Agriculture [Pdf]
Use this site to learn about the agricultural industry in Arizona. Find bulleted facts on the Arizona climate, soil characteristics, crops grown, and animals raised.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: Arizona
Offers excellent information regarding Arizona's history, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, historic sites, and more. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Arizona
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Arizona including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Arizona State History for Kids
Students can learn about the history and timeline of the state of Arizona including early explorers, Native Americans, the Wild West, and how it became a part of the United States on this website.