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National Park Service: The Ohio & Erie Canal

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This site begins with a story to introduce the Ohio & Erie Canal. Following the story is an extensive lesson plan for students to learn about the canal's structure, use, and much more. Included in the lesson are links to maps,...
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University of Nebraska Omaha

Ecedweb: Explorations in Supply, Part Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
In this economics tutorial, you as a producer have to determine how much of a given product you should make.
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Lakes, Rives, & Canals

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a brief introduction to the river system and canals of Ohio. Includes a history of the canal system, details and maps of the drainage throughout the state, and how the river systems are used today.
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The British Museum

British Museum: Egyptian Life

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students learn about a day in the life of two ancient Egyptian families. They also explore paintings to learn more about the life of a wealthy nobleman in ancient Egypt. Afterwards, they can play Senet, a popular Egyptian game.
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Roger Ebert. (Pr Newswire Photo)

For Students 9th - 10th
National Public Radio provides highlights of both the top national and international news, as well as various editorials, commentaries, and reviews. The majority of the content is available in audio format.
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US Department of Education

U.s. Department of Education: Regions: How They Form and Change

For Students K - 1st
Help your students discover what makes up a physical region and a cultural region by encouraging them to explore different ethnic cultures.
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Other

Tips and Tricks for the Public Relations Clueless

For Students 9th - 10th
Great practical advice for journalists working in the public relations field. Humor and personal detail make this one a fun read.
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Keene College

Geo Granite: Local Area What Is a Region?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This lesson helps young scholars understand how the natural physical characteristics of river valleys create regions.
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Tutor2u

Tutor2u: Theory of Supply

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a simple definition of market supply and the supply curve. Illustrates concept with a graph.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: North American Regions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains a labeling activity and Activote questions pertaining to the North American regions.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: World Regions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is designed to quiz students about their general understanding of regions around the world and includes countries that are in many of these regions. Use as a pre-test or review with...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Continental Regions

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart showing the different regions of the world: hot deserts, tundra, equatorial rainforest, Mediterranean, and also Irish landscapes. Some activities are included to present the vocabulary...
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World Geography Games

World Geography Games: Regions

For Students 9th - 10th
Identify the world's major regions through this interactive quiz. Regions include the Great Plains, Southeast Asia and Micronesia
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SMART Technologies

Smart: Regions of the United States

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students manipulate states to form regions of the US: Southwest, West, Midwest, Southeast, and Northeast. Then explore major resources for each region.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: United States Geography: Regions

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the geographical regions of the United States including the northeast, southeast, Midwest, southwest, and west.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Ohio

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Ohio including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Water Forms

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This geography flipchart helps identify water forms.
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Curated OER

Map of Puerto Rico

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information from Infoplease.com on Puerto Rico, including data on its size, location, population, and economics.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: War in Puerto Rico

For Students 9th - 10th
Click on Puerto Rico at the top of this page for a list of first-hand accounts of war in Puerto Rico during the Spanish-American War, including the capture of Richard Harding Davis and much more.
Primary
US Department of Justice

U.s. Department of Justice: World Trade Center Bombing Suspect Apprehended

For Students 9th - 10th
A News Release from February 8, 1995, concerning the apprehension of Ramzi Ahmed Yousef, a fugitive indicted for the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing of 1993.
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Stanford University

Stanford Univ: Gilded Age Treasures From the Smithsonian

For Students 9th - 10th
Written in 2001 prior to the opening of an art exhibit at Stanford University's Cantor Arts Center this press release provides a brief contextual overview of the artistic accomplishments of artists during the Gilded Age.
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PBS

Pbs Mathline: The Smithville Families Lesson Plan [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A coin is used to determine the birth of children and the students are to determine the probability of whether the child is boy/girl. Printable lesson.
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PBS

Pbs Mathline: Remove One Lesson Plan [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students play a game involving chips, dice, and a number line to explore the outcomes of events. Printable lesson.
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PBS

Pbs Mathline: How Many Noses Are in Your Arm? Lesson Plan [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will determine how many noses are in your arm by exploring measurement and ratio. Printable lesson.

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