Curated OER
What And Where is Puerto Rico?: History of Puerto Rico
Students study the history of Puerto Rico. They define what a commonwealth is and how Puerto Rico became a commonwealth of the United States. They research websites for history of Puerto Rico and how it operates today. They complete...
Curated OER
Todd Hido
Students do many activities and study one of Todd Hido's photographs to investigate composition and a sense of place.
Curated OER
State to State Scavenger Hunt
In this states activity, students utilize the Internet to access one specific website to locate the answers to five fill in the blank statements about the states found on a United States map.
Curated OER
The Tree Of Life
Fourth graders investigate the concept of forestry and how trees are used for different purposes. The problem of deforestation is presented in this historical lesson. The comparison of our society to others that depend on forests are...
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States of Fitness
Young scholars participate in physical activities coordinating to divisions on a map.
Curated OER
The European Union
Ninth graders construct a timeline depicting the development of the European Union and label and color countries on a map belonging to it. They write essays about how the Union affects the United States.
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Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Wisconsin Agriculture [Pdf]
What a terrific site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Wisconsin climate, soil, crops, and animals.
NSTATE
The Geography of Wisconsin
Here you will find a variety of cool facts about the geography of the state of Wisconsin. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
DLTK
Wisconsin State Map
Provides a blank map of Wisconsin. Teachers will find many uses for this in the classroom. Students will enjoy coloring it and locating different parts of the state.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: Wisconsin
Provides comprehensive information regarding Wisconsin history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University: State Maps of Wisconsin
This site from the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory contains a wide variety of Wisconsin maps. Check out this informative site and learn more about the geographical features of this state.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Wisconsin
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Wisconsin including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
PBS
Pbs Wisconsin Education: Into the Map
In this learning module, students will explore the world of geography by creating and analyzing maps.
50 States
50 States: Wisconsin (Wi)
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of Wisconsin. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
Kidport
Kidport: United States of America Geography
This site contains a fun way to learn about the states within the United States. Click on the state that you want to learn more about and it provides facts, geographic landmarks, points of interest, major industries, a quiz and more.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Wisconsin State History for Kids
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Wisconsin including early explorers, Native Americans, pioneers, Northwest Territory, and the Black Hawk War.
Other
University of Wisconsin: The Physical Environment
Online textbook used in an introductory-level college geology course, illustrated and embedded with a variety of media. Suitable for advanced placement courses in the earth and environmental sciences.
Curated OER
Wisconsin State Flag
Provides comprehensive information regarding Wisconsin history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
A&E Television
History.com: The States
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
Other
University of Wisconsin Marathon County: Koppen's Classification Map
Keeping vegetation in mind, Koppen's Climate Classification Map is the most widely used system of measuring the combination of precipitation and temperature. This map identifies areas and labels them variations of tropical, dry,...
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50
This clickable map of the United States gives students access to research information from history and tourism to attractions and famous historic figures.
Virginia Trekkers
Virginia Trekkers
Travel Virginia with the Virginia Trekkers, a group of hardy teachers, as they trek around the beautiful State of Virginia! Virtually visit areas of geological and historical significance across the five regions: Appalachian Plateau,...
Read Works
Read Works: Big Burger Battle
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about three states that all claim to be the home of the burger. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.