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Investigating Immigration and Settlement in Wisconsin
Fourth graders identify the origins of their own ancestors and possible reasons for immigration. They research immigrant groups of Wisconsin, including origins and daily life, and then create timelines depicting their settlements.
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Wisconsin Map Activity
In this Wisconsin map worksheet, students fill in the capital, major cities and other state attractions on a blank map of Wisconsin. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
American Battlefield Trust
Gettysburg Virtual Tour
Step into one of the most iconic battlefields of the American Civil War with an educational interactive resource. Young historians learn about key moments, locations, soldiers, and turning points in the battle with a clickable map and...
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Artifacts of Wisconsin's Pre-european Cultures
Learners research forms of artistic expression in four cultures. They create a representation of art from one of the cultures and create museum information cards. They develop a rubric to evaluate each others work.
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Midwestern States Word Search
In this Midwestern states worksheet, learners examine the 12 states listed in the word bank and employ problem solving skills to locate them in the word search puzzle.
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Find the States
In this word search learning exercise, students find and circle the names of the 50 United States in the word search. All of the states are listed at the bottom of the learning exercise.
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Comparing the Oneota of Wisconsin to the Aztecs of Mexico
Students study the Oneota Indians of Wisconsin. They compare and contrast them to another group of natives in the Americas around the same time. They conduct intelligent discussion of the Oneotas that gives evidence to support statements.
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Windows of Wisconsin (History)
Fourth graders research the history of Wisconsin. They explore Wisconsin's culture, sovereignty and environment. Using multiple computer technology resources (computer, scanner, camera, internet), 4th graders develop a book on the...
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Do You Know Your 50 States?
Learners use the names and abbreviations of the 50 states to label a blank map of the United States.
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2005 U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad - Local Section Exam
National Chemistry Olympiad tests are released after their use each year, since they cannot use them again for this event. The result: outstanding comprehensive assessment resources for general chemistry classes! This 2005 version covers...
Teaching Tolerance
Using Photographs to Teach Social Justice | Confronting Unjust Laws
The right to peacefully assembly to protest injustice is a key element of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. Class members are asked to analyze two photographs of people confronting what they consider to be unjust...
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Members of Congress Who Have Made a Significant Contribution
Students examine laws that have benefited the nation in a variety of ways. The congressperson in the legislative branch of the government primarily responsible for the passage of the law and the current representatives are sought in this...
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In Great Demand
Focusing on supply and demand, learners discuss economic principles in this lesson related to Wisconsin. After discussing supply and demand, learners answer questions related to a pizza parlor. They talk about profit, as well as other...
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USA States, Capitals, and Abbreviations
For this recognizing the fifty states worksheet, students read a list of the names of the states and complete a Double T Chart by filling in the capitals and abbreviations columns. Students write 100 answers.
Agriculture in the Classroom
Roll of the Genes
Animal reproduction in sheep and cattle is explored with the help of Punnet squares. Scholars employ tools using probability to conclude the color of wool a sheep's offspring will have. Acting as animal geneticists, pupils then take...
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Mammals of Wisconsin
Students explore the exciting world of mammals as they learn the identities of some Wisconsin native residents. They examine their adaptations and learn how they survive in a state with a wide array of temperatures and ecosystems.
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Territory and Statehood of Iowa
Fifth graders recognize the steps to create a territory, a district and a state. In this Iowa activity, 5th graders discuss the three capitals and their importance. Students recognize the key people in the development of...
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Wisconsin Outline Map
In this Wisconsin outline map worksheet, students examine political boundaries of the state and the placement its capital city as well as its major cities. This map is not labeled.
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American States And Their Nicknames
For this social studies worksheet, learners match the American states with their nicknames. There are no examples and no hints given on the page.
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USA States, Capitals Print Worksheet
In this United States instructional activity, students read a list of all of the states and their capitals. Students write the abbreviations for each state. Students are given 50 states and 50 capitals.
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2007 U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad Local Section Exam
Sixty multiple choice questions cover the entire gamut of chemistry concepts. This is the local section of the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad, where your chemistry candidates take a shot at entering the national competition. They...
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Midwest States and Their Capitals
In this identifying the capitals of Midwestern states instructional activity, learners complete the sentences by choosing the correct state from multiple choices. Students choose 12 answers.
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What State Am I?
In these state names worksheets, 5th graders will draw a line from a state riddle to the correct state name. Each riddle includes the state's nickname.
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Birds of Wisconsin
First graders explore the job done by ornithologists. They role play identifying the characteristics that make a bird a bird. They discuss what makes each bird species unique. Students are introduced to Wisconsin's most common and rare...