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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geography and Its Impact on Colonial Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this colonial America lesson, students conduct research to determine how geographic conditions dictated settlement...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Transportation's affect on the Growth of Cities in the United States

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify the major advancements that have been made in transportation throughout U.S. history (waterways, horses, steam power, railroads, automobiles, etc.) They access websites imbedded in this plan and answer questions...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Oregon Trail

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners discuss migration and reasons people came across the Oregon trail. Students create a time line of important events along the Oregon trail. A Historical Time Line is included for student use. Learners work in small groups to...