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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ozark Folk Culture and Geography in the Mountain View, Arkansas Area

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Upper grade through early high schoolers develop an understanding of Ozark culture, and the geography of the Ozark Plateau. They study place, location, human environmental impacts, and movement. This interesting plan incorporates muic,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ozark Karst: A Fragile Landform

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young geologists become familiar with the Karst Topography in the Ozark Mountains. They study how human activity has affected the cave ecosystem. They conduct a simulation in which a large development is proposed in the area, and they...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Boom and Bust in the Ozark Forests

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Here is a hard-hitting, cross-curricular activity on the effects that the deforestation of the Ozark forests in the 19th century had on the people, animals, and ecosystems of the area. The Dr. Seuss book The Lorax is used as a way of...
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Handout
Other

Encyclopedia of Arkansas: Geography and Geology

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the geography and geology covering the landscape of what is now the state of Arkansas.Both have had important influences on the history and cultural development of Arkansas.
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Website
Other

Ozark Mountains

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit this extensive site detailing all aspects of the Ozark Mountains, from wildlife to topography to visitor information. Discover the diverse landscape of the Ozarks and the many activities available there.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Pony Rider Boys in the Ozarks by Frank Gee Patchin

For Students 9th - 10th
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is The Pony Rider Boys in the Ozarks, a book from Frank Gee Patchin's early 1900's series, "The Pony Rider Boys."
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Website
Other

Ozark Mountains

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more about the lakes, rivers, caverns, and outdoor activities in the Ozark Mountains.
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Handout
Other

Department of Arkansas Heritage: Arkansas Regions

For Students 9th - 10th
This map of Arkansas highlights its 6 main regions.Click and learn about each region in greater detail.
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Website
US Department of Agriculture

Usda Forest Service: Ozark St. Francis National Forests

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the Ozark and St. Francis National Parks, both located in the Ozark Mountains.
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Website
Other

Arkansas: Arkansas Destinations

For Students 9th - 10th
Travel to Arkansas and discover all of the exciting things to do in the beautiful Ozark Mountains.