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US House of Representatives

History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Carl Albert

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource profiles the political career of Speaker of the House of Representatives Carl Albert. Includes a bibliography of relevant print resources.
Website
Other

Delaware Tribe of Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides much information about the Delaware or Lenape tribes of Native Americans. Find pictures of men and women's clothing, a migration map, the history of the Nation, dances, and Native American food.
Article
American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Admiral William Crowe

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the 1985 nomination of William Crowe Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the administration of President Ronald Reagan.
Primary
Oklahoma State University

Proceedings of the Oas: Early Granger Movement in the Southwest [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An article from the 1941 journal of the Proceedings of the Oklahoma Academy of Sciences, which discusses the Granger Movement primarily in Oklahoma and Texas in the last half of the 19th century. Read about the Grange's support for...
Article
University of Missouri

Famous Trials: The Osage "Reign of Terror" Murder Trials

For Students 9th - 10th
The "Reign of Terror" that overtook the Osage Reservation in 1921 is just one chapter in the long story of mistreatment of Native Americans by whites, but is one of the most horrifying. Before the chapter ends, untold dozens of Osage...
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Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Cherokee Removal

For Students 9th - 10th
Reveals the story behind the forced removal of the Cherokee Indians from Georgia to Indian Territory in present day Oklahoma.
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: An I Pod Inspired Writing Lesson: The Dust Bowl Blues

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The 1930's Dust Bowl era was about the grueling times of people suffering in the drought-stricken region of the Oklahoma pan handle. This activity will help students to gain an understanding of the plights of the people. Using Woody...
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Other

American Broadcasting School

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore broadcasting! Investigate training opportunity in Oklahoma City offers training in studio and voice work and in preparation for delivery of newscasts.
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Other

Thomas Intermediate School: Southwestern States Activity

For Students 3rd - 5th
Teachers and students can find activities for the Southwest, the states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Oklahoma. The grade is based on the number of activities and the quality of work.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Hidden Habitats

For Students 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about an endangered species of bats found in a cave in Oklahoma. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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CNN

Cnn en Espanol: Week of 10 21 13: Una Broma De Halloween Horroriza a Vecinos

For Students 9th - 10th
In Spanish. Article reports on Halloween decorations at a house in Oklahoma which were so disturbing that neighbors called 911 to report a crime.
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck

For Students 9th - 10th
The Joad family leaves Oklahoma in search of work after their farm is destroyed by the Dust Bowl. They arrive in California only to find that fair jobs, food, and sympathy are scarce. Selected (9) reading passages (grades 8-11) to pair...
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: Indian Removal

For Students 9th - 10th
In the 1830s, President Andrew Jackson pursued a policy of Indian Removal, forcing Native Americans living in Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi to trek hundreds of miles to territory in present-day Oklahoma.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Examining the Evidence: Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten

For Students 9th - 10th
On May 21, 1921, hundreds of Black-owned businesses and homes in the Greenwood district of Tulsa, Oklahoma, were burned to the ground, killing an estimated 100-300 Black residents and leaving an estimated 10,000 Black residents homeless....
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Library of Congress

Loc: Local Legacies

For Students 9th - 10th
Experience America through its grassroots! Diverse populations lend cultural colorfulness to our country. Read about an International Food Fair in California, Annie Oakley Days in Ohio, and Wabanaki Basketry in Maine. Click on your...
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Other

Texas Beyond History: Life and Times of the Caddo

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is really a gateway for a number of other sites about the Caddo tribes. There is a site that introduces the Caddo, telling who they are, about their homeland, and the like. An interactive map traces the Caddo homeland. Caddo...
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A&E Television

History.com: The States

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
Interactive
Kidport

Kidport: United States of America Geography

For Students 3rd - 5th
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.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Clinton Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
Short, but comprehensive, synopsis of Clinton's two terms as president. Included in the article is the 1992 campaign, successful and controversial legislation, and the scandals that would eventually become part of his presidential legacy.
Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: Rights of Juvenile Defendants

For Students 9th - 10th
This website contains an interactive timeline about the history of rights of juvenile defendants in the United States.
Article
A&E Television

History.com: 8 Us Governors Who Were Impeached and Convicted

For Students 9th - 10th
Of the three U.S. presidents who were impeached -- Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton and Donald Trump -- none were ever convicted or removed from office. But when it comes to governors, the history of impeachment is quite different. There...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Book Files: Where the Red Fern Grows

For Students 9th - 10th
Make a smart choice by reading your favorite novel with a BookFiles reading guide. The file provides in-depth information on the author. There are questions to guide the reading of each chapter. Story elements are highlighted, as well...
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US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents: Indian Territory, 1885

For Students 9th - 10th
An 1885 map showing the holdings of the many Indian tribes displaced to the Indian Territory. From the National Archives.
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Other

Fossil Museum: Fossil Sites

For Students 9th - 10th
Twenty different international fossil sites are listed with links to pictures of fossils found at each site.

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