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Just Lookin' For a Home
What is a boll weevil? Your class can find out that and more by following the activities included here. Pupils read an article, sing a boll weevil song, add to the song with their own original lyrics, illustrate the song, study the...
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The Living Words
Learners translate a 16th century English text into contemporary English. They discuss the cultural uniqueness and significance of language and document words or phrases currently used in their daily lives. They use this list to aid in...
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Coming Home from the life of Langston Hughes
In this Coming Home from the life of Langston Hughes worksheet, students read the book Coming Home from the life of Langston Hughes and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 10 questions total.
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European Exploration
Sixth graders analyze key European explorers and focus on where and why they explored. They research who sponsored the explorers as well as the accomplishments of the explorers. They discuss the lasting effects of the expeditions in...
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Rural America in Transition
Students examine the changes in rural America in an economic sense. In groups, they research the problems rural areas face in the 21st century. They examine the economic policies in effect and how they help or hurt rural America.
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Colorado: Reading Comprehension
In this Colorado reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and then respond to 10 true or false questions.
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States Quizzes
In this state postal code worksheet, students respond to 45 fill in the blank questions that require them to use the listed state postal codes as answers.
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Moisture Content Activity
Students measure the moisture found in the wood that is used for furniture making. In this moisture worksheet, students practice using the MC formula to measure the water content of the wood.
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"The Lone Star State" Reading Comprehension
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage titled "The Lone Star State," then complete 5 multiple choice comprehension questions. An answer key is provided.
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Missouri: Crossword Puzzle
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 14 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Missouri
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Agriculture
Students examine the types of agriculture in their own state and in their local community. They examine how food makes it to their local grocery store. They compare data from different states.
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Hydrology: Flood Mitigation
Twelfth graders discuss the different factors that can contribute to major floods. In this ecology lesson, 12th graders analyze collected rainfall data. They complete a scavenger hunt after the lesson.
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Hydrology: Flood Mitigation
Twelfth graders discuss the factors that affect flooding. In this environmental science lesson, 12th graders analyze rainfall data about flooding. They complete a scavenger hunt worksheet using the internet.
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Geographics in Arkansas
Third graders discuss where Arkansas is located on the United States map. They use geographic tools to participate in activities.
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Scaling the Map
Students practice determining map distances using the map scales. They discover how much an area represents on the map in relation to the actual area. They decide on the best place to build their cavern.
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ESL: States and Their Nicknames
In this ESL state nicknames learning exercise, students read an article about states and their nicknames, then complete 6 related questions. A link to audio and additional resources is given.
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Kansas
In this Kansas reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and they answer 10 true or false questions pertaining to the selection.
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Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum
The homepage for the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum includes photographs, history, and design plans for the memorial. It was established to help people remember those who died in the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing.
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Oklahoma City Bombing Trial 1997
A complete set of legal documents, pictures, timeline, eyewitness testimony and much, much more related to Timothy McVeigh and the famous bombing of the Federal building in Oklahoma City.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: William Jefferson Clinton: Oklahoma Bombing Memorial Address
This is President Clinton speaking at the prayer memorial for the bombing of Oklahoma City delivered on April 23, 1995, in Oklahoma City, OK. It is offered in YouTube Video, mp3 audio, and text [9:11]
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Oklahoma City Bombing Facts
Detailed fact sheet contains interesting facts and information on the Oklahoma City Bombing at Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in 1995.
University of Texas at Austin
Ut Library: Perry Castaneda Maps of Oklahoma
A collection of state, city and historical maps of Oklahoma. Also includes maps of national monuments and parks in the state.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: Oklahoma
Features extensive information regarding Oklahoma history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
CNN
Cnn: Oklahoma City Bombing Trial
Two different men, two different trials, and two different outcomes. This CNN article provides in-depth information on the bombing, the suspects, and the trials.