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US National Archives

Pioneering Journals of the Ingalls Family: Pepin, Wisconsin: Household Chores

For Students 9th - 10th
Based on journals for Laura Ingalls Wilder's family, these descriptions of housework in a pioneer home are typical of the life of most pioneers on the prairie or in the northern woods. These chores would have been "women's work."
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123 Teach Me

123 Teach Me: Cleaning

For Students 9th - 10th
Students will drag and drop various Spanish "cleaning" terms with their matching pictures. English translations are listed under each picture. Audio pronunciations of the Spanish cleaning terms are provided.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: I Don't Like Sports, So How Can I Stay Fit?

For Students 9th - 10th
This online resource is for kids who aren't inclined to playing sports but who want to stay in good physical shape. Here, read about various fun activities, chores, and games that will help keep your muscles strong and your heart and...
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A&E Television

History.com: 6 Inventions That Transformed Housework

For Students 9th - 10th
Electric appliances large and small promised reduced drudgery. Most people take washers and refrigerators for granted today, a century ago, these machines revolutionized people's daily lives. The introduction of running water and...