Curated OER
US Geography: The Midwest
Students investigate the geography and agricultural products of the Midwestern United States. In this US geography lesson, students watch and discuss a video that depicts the Midwest of the US as the breadbasket of the country. They make...
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Regions, Regions, Regions!
Young scholars use regions to analyze the locational patterns of culture
groups at various scales. They discern the basics of region identity by discovering his/her "Home" Region through the examination of
criteria in his/her "backyard."...
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John Jones and the Fight to Repeal the Black Laws
Students examine the role of John Jones and his fight to repeal the Black Laws of Illinois. Using the text of the law, they explore his reasoning for repealing the laws and the arguments he used to support his beliefs. They draw their...