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To Dig or Not to Dig: The Stadium Showdown

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine an ethical public dilemma. In this cultural resource lesson, students role play to examine their personal beliefs regarding the protection of cultural resources. They evaluate possible actions they can take to protect...
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Main Idea Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this Sedona worksheet, students complete multiple choice questions about the area of Sedona, Arizona. Students complete 9 questions total.
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Petroglyphs: Protecting the Past

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the three types of rocks and study about petroglyphs. They explore why petroglyphs were used by the Nez Perce People. Students investigate the properties of the three types of rocks and they discuss cultural...
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Doing Our Share Lesson 1: Michigan History of Philanthropy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the history of philanthropy in Michigan by looking at images and pictures while discussing the definition of philanthropy. They design a picture of the first time they saw a philanthropic act and write three sentences...
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City Animals

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students, in groups, conduct research, including interviews of people in various animal related occupations, to identify and describe how animal populations of cities have changed over time, to outline the benefits and problems...
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Freedom Voices: Abolition and Suffrage in the United States

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Learners explore abolition and suffrage in the United States.
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Heritage Hunt

For Students 5th - 12th
In this history scavenger hunt worksheet, students respond to 17 fill in the blank, short answer and drawing questions in an effort to help them better understand the information that can be found at the North Dakota Heritage Center.
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At the Crossroads

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore where South Africa is and then research details about the country to fully assess the background to the book, "At the Crossroads." They receive a map of Africa and color in the country of South Africa and list five...
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Spaces and Places

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars identify three-dimensional forms in various buildings and construct three-dimensional paper forms.
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Past Tense Verbs

For Students 1st - 3rd
This activity, which focuses on the Pilgrims, has students practice the use of past tense verbs. Students in the lower grades could complete this fill-in-the-blank learning exercise as a review of information learned about Thanksgiving.
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Lugo Era

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders learn about the Lugo Era and how they lived by creating some materials that were used during that time. In this Lugo Era lesson, 5th graders use crafts to create items used during that era. They also learn songs and dances...
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Past Tense Verbs

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this past tense worksheet, students write the correct form of verbs in parenthesis to correctly complete a total of 7 sentences.
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Mirror, Mirror

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Pupils mirror their partners by moving the same way they do. In this movement lesson plan, students use their bodies and jump ropes and switch leaders every 20 seconds to mirror their partner.
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Fall Plowing: Drawing to Scale

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore coordinates and scale drawings. For this drawing to scale lesson, students discuss symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes, geometric, shapes and estimation of size.  Young scholars recreate a portion of a drawing...
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Building Green

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students read an article and learn about building green.  In this environment lesson plan, students visit a website to learn about Mark Baker and Nonnie Chrystal.  Students write down the three events that led them to explore...
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Quilts, Warmth with History

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine numerous quilts that show the culture and history of Nebraska. Using the internet, they view quilts from different points in history and discuss them as a class. They examine the role quilts play in discovering...
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An Introduction:

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore historical research with primary sources about Hydropower.
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From These Beginnings

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students prepare a bulletin board that shows the changing identity of their state before and after statehood.
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Artifact Puzzles

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students role-play the position of archaeologists to determine the different types of artifacts. They cut out a drawing of their object and connect them with their classmates objects. They write an essay about their object and where it...
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Take a Dip: Be a Field Guide

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students create a Visitor's Field Guide for the local area in order to enhance the understanding of natural features of the area for those who may be unfamiliar with the area.
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English Perspectives

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students perform research in order to answer an essential question: How did the cultural characteristics, beliefs, attitudes, behaviors, and economic conditions of the French, English, and Indians contribute to the growth of inter-group...
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Blue birds Project

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars examine the eastern bluebird and acquire knowledge regarding their species and their struggle for survival. In this blue bird project lesson, students explore the blue birds' habitat and discover how they are...
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Buildings

For Students 4th - 6th
For this buildings worksheet, students name the buildings that are described in the sentences. Students write 10 buildings total on this worksheet.
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Advanced Critical Reading: Colony Collapse

For Students 6th - 11th
In this critical reading worksheet, students read a passage about the collapse of bee colonies and then answer questions based on the reading.