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States of Fitness
Learners participate in physical activities coordinating to divisions on a map.
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Look and See Books
Learners photograph appropriate subject matter for the content, write the text, use transferable letters to design their very own book.
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Native Species Restoration and its Impact on Local Populations
Students watch video clips of ecosystems and answer questions relating to them.
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"Habitats"
Students complete a unit of lessons on animals and animal conservation. They observe a square meter of ground outside the school, set up a model environment, analyze an owl pellet, grow bread mold, and explore various websites.
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Water-our Precious Resource
Students complete a unit of lessons on water as a limited resource. They conduct Internet research, record information in electronic journals, utilize spreadsheets, conserve water and record the results, and conduct water safety tests on...
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How We Have Changed!
First graders practice using their writing skills. They create memory books through the use of daily journal writing questions of the day. Students respond to story prompts and write autobiographies of themselves and another classmate.
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Comparisons
In this comparison worksheet, students use the appropriate reference to respond to 4 fill in the blank questions illustrating their understanding of similarities.
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ESL: States and Their Nicknames
In this ESL state nicknames worksheet, 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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Who Dirtied the Water?
Young scholars develop a greater understanding and concern for the plight of our coastal waterways. Students begin to recognize that we are all partially responsible for water pollution.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Rhode Island
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.
NSTATE
Net State: The Geography of Rhode Island
Here at NetState you will find a variety of facts about the geography of the state of Rhode Island. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
Other
Rhode Island: First Inhabitants
At this site read a concise description of the different Native American groups that first lived in the Rhode Island area. Also learn about the earliest European settlers and a bit about their lives after settlement.
Other
University of Rhode Island: Estuarine Science: Intertidal Zones
Learn what an intertidal zone is and where these areas exist on Earth.
Digital History
Digital History: Dimensions of Change in Colonial New England
Dissension in Massachusetts Bay Colony resulted in the formation of other New England colonies. Read about their formations, and the impact on the Native Americans in the area.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ri: Cocumscossoc Archeological Site
Area around Smith's Castle, one of Rhode Island's oldest houses, built on the site of an early trading post established by Roger Williams.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Pequod (Pequot) War, 1636 1638
A map of southern Connecticut and Rhode Island showing the area of the Pequot War (1636-1638) between the allied Massachusetts and Plymouth colonies against the Pequot tribe. The map shows the territories of the Mohegans, Narragansetts,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: King Philip's War, 1675 1676
A map of Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, and part of Massachusetts, showing the area of the initial stage of King Phillip's War, also known as Metacom's Rebellion (1675-1676). The map shows the site of Swanzey (Swansea), Mt. Hope...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: New England Grants, 1643 1684
A map of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and New England Confederation (1643-1684) showing the grants of the area, and is keyed to show: (1) the Plymouth Colony (1620), (2) Massachusetts, (3) Massachusetts Bay, (4) Maine, (5) New Hampshire,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: United States, 1821
A map of the United States and territories in 1821 after the Missouri Compromise, showing the Free States and territories, the Slave States and territories, and the transitional territories at the time. The map is color-coded to show the...