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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Chihauhan Desert Journaling Activity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore U.S. geography by completing an observational activity with classmates. In this New Mexico lesson, students research the Chihuahuan Desert by visiting several Internet sites. Students write the data they've collected in...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Day the Water Ran Out

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore ecosystems by researching desert characteristics. In this drought lesson, students identify the potential impacts of a drought on their home state and interview people who are familiar with water studies. Students...
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Handout
Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at New Mexico Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
What a terrific site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the New Mexico climate, soil, crops, and animals.
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Website
Other

Welcome to New Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site for the state of New Mexico includes information on living and working in New Mexico, education, services, government, and agencies.
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Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: Petroglyph National Monument

For Students 9th - 10th
Embrace the unique Petroglyph National Monument in New Mexico through this detailed resource featuring the Rio Grand Rift, petroglyphs, lesson plans and much more.
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Website
A&E Television

History.com: New Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a detailed look at the state of New Mexico! 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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Handout
Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University: New Mexico State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory contains several New Mexico geographical maps. It is very informative. Use this site to view a historical perspective with the 1859 map.
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Handout
Cayuse Canyon

The Us50: New Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers comprehensive information regarding New Mexico 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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Handout
NSTATE

The Geography of New Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you will find a variety of facts about the geography of the state of New Mexico. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.