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N is for Natural State

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
For any pupils who live in the state of Arkansas, this would be a fabulous educational experience to help them get to know their state better. Through the use of activities in literature, art, mathematics, science, social studies, and...
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States And Capitals

For Students 4th - 6th
In this states and capitals worksheet, students research, analyze and memorize the fifty United States states and their capitals. Students complete a word scramble puzzle containing the fifty states and capitals.
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Geography of the United States

For Teachers 9th
Students examine the population growth of the United States.  In this Geography lesson, students construct a map of the fifty states.  Students create a graph of the population of the USA. 
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American States and Their Capitals

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States capitals learning exercise, students match the 15 states on the left side of the sheet to their respective capitals on the right side of the sheet.
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Capitals of the United States Word Search

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Capitals of the United States word search, students identify and circle the names of capitals located in America. A list of 50 towns is provided. An answer key is available.
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New York State Education Department

US History and Government Examination: August 2011

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Using primary source documents, pupils consider how the United States' democratic story has evolved over time. A second essay question examines the role of geography in history, and multiple-choice questions sharpen test-taking skills.
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Geography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
Young geographers follow Dr. Martin Luther King's journey during the civil rights movement by identifying major events on a map of the eastern United States, such as his birth in Atlanta, Georgia and his famous...
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Scholastic

Perfect Postcards: California

For Teachers 4th Standards
It's time to hear about some adventures in travel! The Transcontinental Railroad changed life and travel in the United States during the 1800s. Practicing online research skills, pupils discover the features they would like to visit on...
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Symbols in My Eyes

For Teachers K - 6th Standards
Explore the hidden meanings behind the images on US currency with this elementary school lesson on symbolism. Starting with a class discussion about symbols, children go on to brainstorm different objects that represent the Unites...
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Symbols of Our State: Arkansas

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Here are a series of lessons designed to assist early elementary learners to discover the symbols of Arkansas. They learn about the state flag, insect, state seal, state bird, flower, tree, and gem. A booklet (emedded in the plan), is...
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17 states

For Students 5th - 8th
In this states worksheet, students label states in the United States that are on the west side of the country. Students label 17 states.
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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.
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Fascinating Geography Facts

For Students 5th - 7th
In this geography worksheet, students will read 4 interesting United States geography facts and 19 fascinating world geography facts.
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What's In a Name?

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students examine the origins of the names of U.S. states, focusing on names that were derived from Native American words. They are provided with lists of the names of the 50 states, and then research online or in library resources the...
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Spanish Influence in the U.S.

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research the role of the first Spanish conquistadors who explored the now United States. Using the internet, they gather information on different explorers and write a paper about why he is important in American history. ...
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Rename That State!

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
As Shakespeare famously wrote, "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet," but can the same be said for a state? In this elementary geography lesson, students are assigned specific states to research using the information...
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What State Am I?

For Students 5th - 7th
In this state worksheet, students read clues that describe one state in the United States. They answer the riddle and then check their work by marking out every third letter in an answer box. There are seven problems in this one-page,...
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Midwestern States

For Students 4th - 5th
For this United States geography worksheet, students study the image of the Midwestern states. Student then label the states with the following choices: Missouri, Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Illinois, North Dakota, Kansas,...
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What State Are You In?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify the major U.S. cities. In this U.S. geography lesson, students work in pairs and use game cards to name various cities in the United States.
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States and Capitals

For Teachers 5th
This map skills PowerPoint features an interactive states and capitals game. The object of the game is to identify the capital cities of each of the 50 states. The excellent presentation includes United States maps, game directions, and...
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Opening Doors to Social Studies with Children's Literature: The Desert Alphabet Book

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students explore the geography of the United States. In this social studies instructional activity, students identify the major deserts on a map of the United States.
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Max Knows Mexicao, United States and Canada

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students utilize their map skills to explore the regions of North America. They explore the physical characteristics and climates of the regions. Students label their map and prepare a presentation of their findings.
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Biomes and Regions of the United States

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine and identify the characteristics of the biomes of the world. Using the Internet, they compare and contrast the similarities and differences and discover how living things are supported in the biomes. They discuss how the...
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Solving the Puzzle

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students create a map showing the United States borders at a specific period in history and produce three questions to be answered by examining the map. They also write a productive paragraph explaining who, what, when, where, how/why a...

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