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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rights and the Wyandotte Constitution

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Every state uses a set of rights to establish laws and regulations. Explore the Wyandotte Constitution as it was written in 1859 and compare it with how rights in Kansas have changed, especially those that pertain to gender and race. A...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Kansas Statehood

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Kansas statehood learning exercise, students draw a picture for the state of Kansas. Students also write information about the state.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Kansas State Capitol

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders research the Kansas state capitol building. In this historical landmark lesson, 2nd graders explore the Kansas state capitol. Over three days students explore the Governor's office, Senate and House of Representatives, and...
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eBook
Other

Books of the Kansas Collection: History of Kansas

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Kansas provides an online book, William G. Cutler's "History of the state of Kansas," published in 1883, which chronicles the history of Kansas.
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Handout
Other

Office of the Governor, Kansas: Kansas History

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site has a thorough summary of the history of Kansas beginning with the settlement of the area through the 20th century.
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Handout
NSTATE

Learn About the 50 States: The Great Seal of Kansas

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a brief description of the great seal of Kansas and its admittance to the Union.