Curated OER
Social Studies Quiz B-Grade 4
In this grade 4 social studies quiz learning exercise, 4th graders complete a 15 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 4 concepts.
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Biome Map
In this biomes activity, students color the map of North America according to the biome clues. Students then answer questions about the North American biomes.
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Geography and Its Five Themes
Geography is not limited to just learning about the Earth and its physical features.
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Migration and Technology
Students identify a technological innovation associated with human migration, either forced or voluntary. They explain how the migration was influenced by technology and how technology influences migration through a written essay.
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Our Changing Voices
Twelfth graders examine their role in society. They search primary documents and assemble a family album.
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Hatchet Job
Students explore the difference between temperance and prohibition. After reading a story, students explore the difference between a vigilante action and a protest. They explore social and political factors that may cause social...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: u.s. Geography: The Midwest
A great activity for researching the geography of the Midwest States. Includes specific instructions, vocabulary, evaluation tips, and academic standards.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Midwest States and Capitals
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart focuses on identifying the Midwest states and capitals and includes a review game.
Cengage Learning
Investigating Social Change: Midwest
Explore the evolution of the Midwest region of the United States. Students and teachers will gain a different perspective about the Midwest when they check out this site.
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George Mason University
George Mason University: Midwest Mapping Project [Pdf]
This document details a research project in which four researchers independently created plans for the redistricting of voting districts for both state and federal legislatures, seeking to create voting districts that would meet both...
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Midwest States
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Midwest States."
A&E Television
History.com: The Deadliest Tornado in u.s. History Blindsided the Midwest in 1925
Now known as the Tri-State Tornado, it turned March 18 into a day of gruesome destruction and bizarre survival stories. This tornado hit Missouri, Illinois and Indiana and resulted in nearly 700 deaths.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: United States History Map: 50 States
Read about the regions of the United States, find the states in those regions on maps, and play a game to locate the states. A great interactive review.
Kansas State
Kansas State University: The Wind Erosion Problem
An introduction to the topic of wind erosion, containing historical examples of the hardships it has imposed, as well as a description of the present threat that it still poses to the American Midwest.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: The Julian Samora Research Institute
The Julian Samora Research Institute was established in honor of Julian Samora, a leading Mexican-American sociologist. Its mandate is to promote academic research and to disseminate its findings to the public, the government, academia,...
Other
The Vol Web Project: Middle Western States
This site from The VolWeb Project is a lesson plan that teaches students about various aspects of the Midwestern states (e.g. industries, crops, and natural resources). Students participate in research to locate specific information...
SMART Technologies
Smart: Regions of the United States
Students manipulate states to form regions of the US: Southwest, West, Midwest, Southeast, and Northeast. Then explore major resources for each region.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography: Regions
Kids learn about the geographical regions of the United States including the northeast, southeast, Midwest, southwest, and west.
Other
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency: A Chronology of Illinois History
Permission has been granted to the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency to provide this thorough timeline of the history of the Midwest state of Illinois. The chronology begins with B.C. 10,000 and goes through 1999.
Other
Great Lakes Information Network: Economy
This site consists of economic information about various midwestern states and industries. Site can be used for students to conduct research. Various aspects about the midwestern economy are included.
Other
Nebraska Center for Writers: Ted Kooser
A brief biography of Nebraska poet Ted Kooser, who was named poet laureate of the United States in August, 2004. Site includes some commentary on Kooser's work, as well.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Harry S. Truman
Track the presidency of Harry S. Truman (1884-1972 CE) as the 33rd President of the United States. AmericanPresident.org takes us through his early life as a Midwest farmer to his death.
Other
The Official Site of Minor League Baseball
Official site for Minor League Baseball. Anything you ever wanted to know about the Minor League is right here.
NOAA
Noaa: The Great Usa Flood of 1993
Interesting abstract about the flood that hit the Midwest in 1993, one of the worst floods in United States History. Find out why the flood occurred, the damage, maps of the damage, charts, graphs, and statistics.
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