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Handout
CRW Flags

Flags of the World: Clickable Map of the United States

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Includes both printable images and fascinating trivia behind the flag of each state. It includes alternate flags used in the past.
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Unit Plan
C-SPAN

American Writers: Black Elk

For Students 9th - 10th
An informational site on Black Elk. Includes general information about his life, works, and writings, including Black Elk Speaks. Also includes links to other sites.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Missouri River

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry provides a description of the physical features, the location, and the history of the Missouri River.
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Handout
Other

Cowgirl's Dream: Calamity Jane

For Students 9th - 10th
Calamity Jane, an enigmatic figure, is described in this statement by Buffalo Bill Cody.
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Handout
Other

A Gathering of Nations: Images of History of the Indian Tribes of North America

For Students 9th - 10th
A selection of twenty-four images from The History of the Indian Tribes of North America, each representing a different Native American Nation. Each image is accompanied by a brief description.
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Comparative Areas of the United States and Other Countries, 1872

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1872 of the United States used to illustrate the comparative area sizes of the states to other countries in the world. The map shows state and territory boundaries at the time (Dakota, Montana, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming,...
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Graphic
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Etc: Territorial Development of the United States, 1783 1889

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1889 of North America showing the expansion in the region of the United States from the original Thirteen Colonies at the end of the Revolutionary War in 1783 to the time the map was made, around 1889, before the territories...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Nebraska, 1903

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1903 of Nebraska showing county borders, cities and towns, rivers, and railroads. This map also shows the rock types in the state. "Nebraska, a central State of the American Union, lies between 40 degrees and 43 degrees N....
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Graphic
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Lake Agassiz, 1911

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Laurentide era glacial Lake Agassiz in the present day region of the northern United States and southern Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. The lake was present during the last glacial period, and covers an area larger...
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Graphic
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Drawing the United States, 1872

For Students 9th - 10th
A map skills exercise from 1872 showing the drawing of the United States with proportional measurements. The map shows state and territory boundaries at the time (Dakota, Montana, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Oklahoma, New Mexico,...
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Graphic
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Etc: Maps Etc: Reconstructed United States, 1870

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the United States and territories after the Civil War during reconstruction and readmission by 1870. The map is color-coded to show the 'Normal States’ (Union States), the 'Reconstructed States&’ (Confederate States), the...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: United States at the Outbreak of the Civil War, 1861

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the United States and territories in 1861 at the outbreak of the Civil War. The map is color-coded to show the Union Free States, the Confederate States seceded before April 15, 1861, the Confederate States seceded after April...
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Graphic
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Etc: The Us at the Outbreak of the Civil War, 1860 1861

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the United States at the outbreak of the Civil War (1860-1861) showing the States that seceded to form the Confederate States of America. The map also shows the territorial boundaries of the Washington Territory, Dakota...
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Graphic
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The United States, 1861

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the United States in 1861 after the secession of the Southern States. The map is color-coded to show the Free Union States, Union Slaveholding States, Confederate States, and the territories of Washington, Dakota, Nevada, Utah,...
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Graphic
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Etc: The Expanding United States, 1865 1898

For Students 9th - 10th
A sketch map from 1899 of the western United States showing the present state boundaries (dashed lines) and states proposed between 1865 and 1898 (solid lines), including the states Yellowstone, Wallowa, West Dakota, South Colorado, and...
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Graphic
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Etc: Maps Etc: United States Expansion and the Railroads, 1880

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the United States and territories showing the expansion from the formation of the original states to 1880, and the railroad network in 1880. The map is color-coded to show the original states, the states admitted between 1791...
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Graphic
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ma: Uss Massachusetts (Battleship)

For Students 9th - 10th
One of two surviving United States Navy South Dakota-class battleships, Massachusetts saw action in World War II, winning 11 battle stars. She is on display at Battleship Cove.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Iowa: Blood Run Site

For Students 9th - 10th
An archaeological site, overlapping into South Dakota.
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Graphic
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Alabama: Uss Alabama(battleship)

For Students 9th - 10th
One of two surviving South Dakota-class battleships, Alabama was commissioned in 1942 and spent forty months in active service in World War II's Pacific theater, earning nine battle stars over twenty-six engagements with the Japanese.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Minnesota: Pipestone National Monument

For Students 9th - 10th
Pipestone National Monument preserves traditional catlinite quarries just north of Pipestone, Minnesota. The catlinite, or "pipestone", was and is used to make peace pipes, vitally important to traditional Plains Indian culture. The...
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Lewis and Clark

For Students 3rd - 8th
From the very beginning and through the twentieth century, this comprehensive colletion lessons will enrich students studying the history in between and the effects on South Dakota.
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Graphic
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Tornado

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Oldest known photograph of a tornado, 1884 Howard, South Dakota.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Mount Rushmore

For Students 9th - 10th
Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a huge granite sculpture that was created to celebrate 150 years of history in the United States of America. The giant sculptures are of (from left to right) George Washington, Thomas Jefferson,...
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Handout
Cayuse Canyon

The Us50

For Students 9th - 10th
This clickable map of the United States gives students access to research information from history and tourism to attractions and famous historic figures.

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