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Curated OER

Digging Up Facts

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils research a historical legend. They participate in a discussion of the legend of Kissing Kate Barlow in the novel Holes. Students then chose one of three American legends and use internet research to complete a provided graphic...
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Legends of America

Legends of America

For Students 9th - 10th
"A Travel Site for the Nostalgic and History Minded". If you love history, you'll love this site. Featured is much detailed information on history, people, legends, ghost towns, outlaws, and so much more.
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S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: Tall Tales

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site provides brief tall tales from many different states. The site also provides what they all have in common.
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Handout
S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: Pecos Bill and Slue Foot Sue

For Students 3rd - 5th
The tall tale of Pecos Bill and Slue-foot Sue are retold by S.E. Schlosser.
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Other

Mad River Theater Works: The Ballad of John Henry [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down this study guide to find the lyrics to the Ballad of John Henry, which was collected from individuals in the West Virginia mountains in the 1920's. Discusses the different versions of the song and the history behind it.
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Handout
S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: John Henry: The Steel Driving Man

For Students 3rd - 5th
At this site read about John Henry, the steel-drivin' man who uses two hand-held hammers to dig a tunnel faster than a steam drill!
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Handout
S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: Pecos Bill Rides a Tornado

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site has the story of Pecos Bill. It explains how he rides a tornado like a bucking bronco and when he fell off the ground sank below sea level and created the Death Valley.