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Curated OER

Map Your State: Regions of Arizona

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders define vocabulary and locate physical features on maps.  In this mapping lesson plan, 4th graders explore regions of Arizona through landforms found on topographic maps.  Students research the history and culture of the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Agriculture in the Desert

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners explore human migration. In this human migration lesson, students investigate multiple factors contributing to the growth of major Arizona cities.  Learners discover the processes, patterns, and functions of human settlement.
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Website
Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University: Forty Years at the Grand Canyon

For Students 9th - 10th
Site features the life of Bert Lauzon (1911-1951 CE) who spent his working life in the National Park Service at the Grand Canyon. Wonderful historic photos chronicle the early days in Arizona.
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Website
A&E Television

History.com: Arizona

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a detailed look at the state of Arizona! 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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Other

Arizona Office of Tourism: Visit Arizona: Facts About Arizona

For Students 3rd - 5th
Travel guide for Arizona, including parks, things to do, places to stay, and geographic information.
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Handout
Cayuse Canyon

The Us50: Arizona

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers excellent information regarding Arizona's history, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, historic sites, and more. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
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Handout
NSTATE

Net State: The Geography of Arizona

For Students 3rd - 5th
NetState provides a variety of facts about the geography of the state of Arizona. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
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Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: Grand Canyon National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site from the National Park Service. Includes information to plan a trip there, its geologic significance, its biological diversity, natural features, and ecosystems.