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Arizona Crossword

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this Arizona worksheet, students answer questions in a crossword puzzle about Arizona's history. Students answer 10 questions.
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Arizona Vocabulary

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this Arizona vocabulary skills worksheet, students match the 10 listed Arizona-related terms and names to the appropriate sentences that describe each of them.
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The Spanish Entrada

For Students 9th - 12th
For this Arizona history worksheet, students read a 5 page selection that includes primary sources about time periods in the state's history. Students then respond to 5 short answer questions based on the selection.
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Historical Summaries: Arizona

For Students 8th - 10th
In this Arizona history worksheet, students read a 2-page article about prehistoric, Spanish, Mexican, and American Arizona prior to responding to 2 short answer questions.
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Arizona Historical Persons Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use a research site directory and a scavenger hunt worksheet to locate information on early explorers and settlers in Arizona.
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National Park Service: Coronado National Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
The Coronado National Memorial, found in Hereford, Arizona, is recognized by the National Park Services to remember the historical and cultural significance of Francisco Vasquez de Coronado's Expedition in 1540-1542. The region also...
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National Park Service: Hubbell Trading Post National Historical Site

For Students 9th - 10th
John Lorenzo Hubbell bought a trading post in Granado, Arizona in 1878. The family ran the trading post, trading with the Navajo until the 1960's. The business is still running, though the Hubbell family does not run it anymore. Find out...
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National Park Service: Navajo National Monument

For Students 9th - 10th
Ancient Puebloans built these cliff dwellings anywhere from 700-1500 years ago. The Navajo National Monument in Tonalea, Arizona offers history of the people and a PDF to download, "Navajo National Monument: A Place and its People."
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National Park Service: Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The youngest volcano on the Colorado Plateau, Sunset Crater, has been standing tall and setting the landscape and ecosystem for over 900 years. Explore the history, culture, nature and science connected with Sunset Crater and the greater...
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National Park Service: Montezuma Castle National Monument

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Built by the Sinagua nearly 1000 years ago, this incredible structure stands tucked into the limestone cliff in the Verde Valley of Arizona. Be sure to look at the history, culture, photos, nature and science provided as well as the...
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A&E Television

History.com: Arizona

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a detailed look at the state of Arizona! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
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National Park Service: Walnut Canyon National Monument

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Equally rich in history and science, Walnut Canyon National Monument is located in Flagstaff, Arizona. The monument was initially constructed by Sinagua, an ancient culture of farmers, the land is now home to a variety of wildlife....
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Arizona Office of Tourism: Visit Arizona: Facts About Arizona

For Students 3rd - 5th
Travel guide for Arizona, including parks, things to do, places to stay, and geographic information.
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Cayuse Canyon

The Us50: Arizona

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers excellent information regarding Arizona's history, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, historic sites, and more. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Arizona Became a New Territory

For Students 9th - 10th
This 2-page article provides information about how Arizona became a new territory on February 24, 1863, and the corresponding silver and gold rush that encompassed the area.
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Mohave Museum of History and Arts

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of Northwest Arizona in words and photographs. Check out this site!
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Getting to Know Arizona

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using maps and Activotes, students will learn the basic facts about the state of Arizona.