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Curated OER

When Disaster Strikes! Rocks, Minerals, Erosion and Weather

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students pretend the area they live in is subject to wind, waves and rain. In groups, they pretend they are a groups of meteorologists or geologists and are to report on the weather and damage that could occur there. Each group develops...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Special Relationship: Connecticut and Its Settlers

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students study both geological and geographical features of Connecticut and the New Haven area. They focus on map works and rock formation.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Volcanic Activity in the U.S.

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young scholars locate and map ten volcanoes in United States, create chart comparing volcanoes by last eruption, type of volcano, location, and interesting fact, and create Powerpoint slide show describing basic information about...
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Curated OER

Graphing and Analyzing Biome Data

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore biome data. In this world geography and weather data analysis instructional activity, students record data about weather conditions in North Carolina, Las Vegas, and Brazil. Students convert Fahrenheit degrees to Celsius...
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Agriculture in the Classroom

Wad-a-Watershed

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
What kind of impact do humans have on watersheds? Find out in a lesson that defines, explores, and promotes ways to protect our watersheds. The ultimate goal of the lesson is for learners to discover how a watershed is impacted by...
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Curated OER

Earthquake!

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students gain an understanding of earthquakes. They examine vocabulary associated with earthquakes, how earthquakes happen, and preventive measures taken to diminish damage or harm in the event that an earthquake should happen.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Materials Engineering: Designing Walls

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students discover how the matierals in the earth can be used to make walls and buildings. They examine the Great Wall of China and its engineering. They complete the unit by creating their own wall from a design they drew.
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Curated OER

Our Water Resources

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students build a model aquifer to study groundwater zones and water table formation. Students use the models to measure the movement of polluted groundwater.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Suitcase, Parfleche and 'Isaptakay

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore farfeche and how the Nez Perce people use natural materials to derive colors for their artwork. They explore traditional paints and dyes used by the Nez Perce and create their own parfleche 'isaptakay.
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Curated OER

Dino Detectives

For Teachers 4th
As students examine maps of Utah, 4th graders search for clues about what prehistoric life was like in Utah.
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Other

Massachusetts State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough collection of the symbols of the state of Massachusetts including a picture, information about the symbol, and date of adoption.
Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Arkansas

For Students 3rd - 5th
This fact sheet for Arkansas features a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Rhode Island

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a colorful display of information about Rhode Island. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
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Other

Alabama Emblems, Symbols and Honors

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of all of the state emblems and symbols for the state of Alabama. Clicking on the underlined link will bring up a picture of the symbol or emblem.
Website
University of Wisconsin

State of Wisconsin Blue Book: Wisconsin State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
A listing of the symbols of the state of Wisconsin.
Website
University of Wisconsin

State of Wisconsin Blue Book: Wisconsin State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
A listing of the symbols of the state of Wisconsin.
Handout
NSTATE

State Symbols of Kentucky

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Kentucky's state symbols and their official state places and events. In most cases you can click on the word to see a picture and find more information about the symbol, place, or event.
Handout
NSTATE

Net State: Arkansas State Symbols and Emblems

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive listing of all the state symbols and emblems of Arkansas, and the date each was adopted. Included are links to specific topics which provide additional details.
Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Alabama Facts, Map and State Symbols

For Students 3rd - 8th
Do you need information about Alabama? Find facts, a map, and state symbols. Pictures of many of the state symbols are included.
Handout
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: State Facts (Wisconsin)

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn about some of the state symbols of Wisconsin and some of the interesting things to do there.
Website
Other

Kentucky State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover all of the Kentucky state symbols here, including a picture and the year of adoption.