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Minnesota Challenge
In this Minnesota worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about Minnesota's history. Students answer 10 multiple choice questions.
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Paleoindian Hunter
Sixth graders utilize their prior knowledge of the Woolly Mammoth to hypothesize what life was like for the Paleoindians. They write a story about a day in the life of a Paleoindian hunter.
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Minnesota Historical Society
Excellent collection of historical facts, stories, and photographs pertaining to Minnesota history. Student can also learn about Minnesota's settlers and the generations that have come after them.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: May 11: The Star of the North
Read a general overview of the history of Minnesota, complete with a wealth of supplementary photos, primary source documents, and maps.
A&E Television
History.com: Minnesota
Take a detailed look at the state of Minnesota! 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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Forests, Fields, and the Falls: Connecting Minnesota
Click Launch to view this presentation about Minnesota at the turn of the century. You will see the cartoon histories about lumbering, sawmilling, farming, and flourmilling.
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History of Minnesota's Lake Superior
Track the history of exploration, settlement, fishing, and recreation on Lake Superior in this lengthy description of one of our Great Lakes.