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Curated OER

State Report

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners create a state report/ presentation. They research U.S. state information using the Internet and retrieve information about specific topics (Individual States in the USA) using technology resources.
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Minorities in Mainstream American Society

For Teachers 11th Standards
So many people fought for Civil Rights in the United States. Read about the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and discuss what the act guarantees. Then pass out a slew of magazines and encourage them to observe how often minorities appear in...
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Members of Congress Who Have Made a Significant Contribution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers 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...
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Start with a Chart

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use a given chart and the 50 state quarters to synthesize information about the 50 states and the dates that they were admitted into the union. Students complete a math worksheet while referring to the chart.
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Connecticut

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on Connecticut from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.