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Handout
Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University: State Maps of Wisconsin

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Timber Wolf

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can learn all about timber wolves! Discover how they all but disappeared from the state of Wisconsin, how scientists follow the wolves around, and more!
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Activity
University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Wisconsin Electronic Reader

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of Wisconsin history is provided in this well-organized site. A great resource!
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Primary
S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: Wisconsin Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Wisconsin.
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Other

Milwaukee Public Television: The Making of Milwaukee: Historical Figures

For Students 9th - 10th
Some of the men and women who have been important figures in the history of Milwaukee are profiled here. Read about early political leaders, individuals who helped develop Milwaukee's urban infrastructures and businesses, and women who...
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Activity
Other

Milwaukee Public Television: The Making of Milwaukee: Ethnic Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
Many if the early settlers in Milwaukee were of German ancestry. African-Americans also helped settle the area, and even pre-dated its founding. Some of the history of these two groups is presented here.
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Handout
Other

Sierra Club: John Muir Exhibit

For Students 9th - 10th
One of Wisconsin's most famous residents was naturalist John Muir, who lived in Wisconsin for a number of years after coming to the U.S. from Scotland as a child. The Sierra Club features the life and legacy of John Muir.
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Website
Other

Oneida Nation: The Oneida Creation Story [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the history of this Native American group - how they were forced to leave their land, but purchased a large section of land in what would soon become the state of Wisconsin.
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Website
Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Wisconsin Poets

For Students 9th - 10th
Poets.org provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for Wisconsin includes information on the poet laureate, Denise Sweet. Other sections include featured poets (Lorine Niedecker and Carl Sandburg) and poems...
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Website
University of Wisconsin

State of Wisconsin Blue Book: Wisconsin State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
A listing of the symbols of the state of Wisconsin.
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Website
University of Wisconsin

State of Wisconsin Blue Book: Wisconsin State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
A listing of the symbols of the state of Wisconsin.
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Website
Other

Oneida Nation: Our Ways: Historic Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the history of this Native American group - how they were forced to leave their land, but purchased a large section of land in what would soon become the state of Wisconsin.
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Handout
Cayuse Canyon

The Us50: Wisconsin

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
Other

Wis Travel: Wisconsin History

For Students 3rd - 8th
A concise summary of the history of the state of Wisconsin. Learn about its first explorers and inhabitants through its admittance to statehood. There is also a long list of state symbols given after the text. Click on one to see a...
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Handout
NSTATE

The Geography of Wisconsin

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Unit Plan
Other

American Journeys: Background on the Journey of Jean Nicolet, 1634

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of Jean Nicolet's expedition to the western Great Lakes. The information is from an account written by a Jesuit priest who was a friend of Nicolet. Read the primary source by clicking on "Read this Document."
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Graphic
DLTK

Wisconsin State Map

For Students 3rd - 5th
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.
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Handout
US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Wisconsin

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this state fact sheet on Wisconsin from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for a state...
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Handout
CRW Flags

Flags of the World: Clickable Map of the United States

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Includes both printable images and fascinating trivia behind the flag of each state. It includes alternate flags used in the past.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Wisconsin

For Students 3rd - 5th
Why does Wisconsin have the nickname, "America's Dairyland"? Come and check out the traditions of this great state.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Kids: Postcards From Buster: Among the Hmong Blog

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read Buster's short blog entry from his trip to Madison, Wisconsin, home to many Hmong.
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Activity
Other

Northern Wisconsin Tourism: Current Information

For Students 9th - 10th
A fun site for kids to learn all about Wisconsin. There are games, recipes, and lots of information in the included links.
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Website
Other

Milwaukee Art Center

For Students 9th - 10th
At the home page, click on collection and read an overview, then go to areas of interest: Earlier Art, Modern and Contemporary, Prints and Drawings, Photography, Decorative Arts, and Folk and Outsider Art. Of special note are the Brooks...
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Wisconsin

For Students 1st - 9th
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.