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Amazing metals: Nevada quarter reverse
Nevada's nickname is "The Silver State" and metal is what this lesson is all about. Pupils will make a T-chart to discuss the differences between metals and minerals, then write and explain the properties of metal. They will get into...
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Mystery State #2
Which is the mystery state for today? Using five super clues, your class will work to uncover which state is being described. They'll have no problem remembering facts about Nevada after this fun warm-up activity.
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Nevada Statehood
In this state facts worksheet, students draw a picture relating to the statehood of Nevada. Students then fill in information about the state.
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Nevada Alphabet Activity
In this alphabet activity worksheet, students read the words and phrases associated with Nevada. Students then alphabetize the 10 words.
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Nevada Map
In this state maps worksheet, students identify the state of Nevada. Students then fill in the state capital, major cities, and other state attractions for the state.
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Nevada Challenge
In this state facts activity, students read the statements about the state of Nevada. Students select the best answer to complete the 10 statements.
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What Do You Know About Nevada?
In this online interactive Nevada activity, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions that require them to exhibit what they know about the state. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Nevada Outline Map
In this Nevada outline map instructional activity, 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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Nevada Cities Word Jumble
In this Nevada worksheet, students unscramble the letters in 10 words to spell the names of cities in the state of Nevada. There is a word bank.
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Nevada Vocabulary Word Jumble
In this Nevada worksheet, students unscramble the letters in 20 words to spell the names of key people, cities, resources or regions of the state of Nevada. There is a word bank.
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The Edge of the Lake
Second graders explore the geography of Nevada. For this map-making lesson, 2nd graders use salt dough to create a relief map of Nevada. Students label the landforms and bodies of water that are studied and specified in the lesson.
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Nevada Acrostic
In this Nevada acrostic worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about the state of Nevada. Students use the letters in NEVADA to begin each new line of poetry.
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Nevada State Quarter
In this online interactive Nevada quarter instructional activity, students examine a Nevada quarter picture and answer 4 questions regarding it. This instructional activity may be printed for classroom use.
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Dancing in the Desert: The Genie
Fifth graders study nuclear destruction using visual literacy. In this nuclear destruction lesson, 5th graders work in groups to examine a group of pictures that show the destruction of a home by a nuclear blast. They discuss the type of...
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Going, Going, Ghost
Third graders research ghost towns. In this geography lesson plan, 3rd graders locate ghost towns on a map and choose one location to research. Students construct a research paper and present it to the class.
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History Close to Home
Students examine primary sources as related to Nevada and the Civil War. In this United States history lesson, students gather and analyze various primary sources in small groups and interpret unknown vocabulary words by using context...
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Nevada: Crossword Puzzle
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 14 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Nevada.
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Nevada
Students can learn more about the state of Nevada with this worksheet, which provides the state flag and prompts for other facts, such as state motto, state flower, and state capital. This assignment could be a good class activity or...
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Nevada Postcard Project
Students, as a class, design a postcard of their school or city with a specific picture and blurb on the back. They work in groups to design a postcard of Nevada. They follow specific directions for their postcards and then their...
Library of Congress
Loc: Local Legacies
Experience America through its grassroots! Diverse populations lend cultural colorfulness to our country. Read about an International Food Fair in California, Annie Oakley Days in Ohio, and Wabanaki Basketry in Maine. Click on your...
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Pbs: Boulder City
Companion page to the documentary on the Boulder City, a planned city in the middle of the desert.
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Nevada's Official State Site
This site covers all information about the State of Nevada, including government, education, employment, public safety, social services, transportation, and the Nevada Demographer.
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Nevada's Official State Site
This site covers all information about the State of Nevada, including government, education, employment, public safety, social services, transportation, Nevada Demographer, and so on.
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Nevada Department of Wildlife
This is the homepage for the State of Nevada's Department of Wildlife. This site has many links to other related topics, such as birdwatching and wildlife.