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Lewis and Clark Expedition
Ninth graders examine the goals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and identify the present day cities, towns, rivers, and regions that are on the route of the expedition. They complete an online WebQuest, recreating the route of the...
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Ottawa
In this language arts worksheet, students listen to a podcast about Ottawa, Canada. They label 7 statements as true or false. Students write answers to 8 comprehension questions. They complete a cloze activity.
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Atlatl Lessons for Grade 4
Fourth graders explore the weapons of the Aboriginal people. For this fourth grade math lesson, 4th graders create charts, tables, or diagrams to represent patterns and relations. Students investigate which dart length has...
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The Fall and Rise of the White-tailed Deer Population: Conservation Success Story?
Students analyze the problems that have come along with the conservation movement and the fall and rise of the white tailed deer population. For this conservation lesson plan, students see how important the deer were to the Native...
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Changing Weather: Comparing Climate from Voyageur Times to Today
Fifth graders compare climates. In this weather lesson, 5th graders observe and record weather observations and discuss the impact of weather on people. Students also discuss the concept of global warming and determine how weather...
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The Atmosphere
For this atmosphere worksheet, middle schoolers complete 20 fill in the blank questions about energy concepts, different types of winds, and air pollution.
PBS
African-Americans in the American West
Secondary learners explore the westward movement of African Americans. Segmented into four time periods, the lesson provides an overview of how African Americans experienced westward expansion. Learners view PBS specials on the...
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Time Travel
Fourth graders become familiar with the early explorers of our state. In addition, they conceptualize life during the 1800's in relation to their own personal histories and knowledge of 19th century events.
National First Ladies' Library
Who Wants to be a Pioneer?
Students write a story based on their research of the Oregon Trail. Using the Internet and traditional sources, they engage in research about pioneer's experiences on the Oregon Trail during westward expansion. Students write a story...
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Kansas
In this Kansas reading comprehension worksheet, learners read a 2-page selection regarding the state and they answer 10 true or false questions pertaining to the selection.
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Atlatl Lessons
Fifth graders study math patterns and relationships as well as learn about the heritage of Aboriginal peoples of Saskatchewan. In this patterns and heritage instructional activity, 5th graders research the daily lives of First Nations...
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What's It All About?- Kansas Prairies
Students examine the interdependence of animal life and the environment. In this Kansas prairies lesson, students read background information on prairies and complete a worksheet to identify the main idea.
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Reading Comprehension: Oregon
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page article regarding Oregon and respond to 10 true or false questions regarding the selection.
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Rendezvous
Fourth graders research the Rendezvous. They then set up bartering stations for students from other classes to visit.
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Bison (American Buffalo)
In this science worksheet, students read the facts sheet for the buffalo. They could use this for a class activity for classifying animals.
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Rollin' Down the River
Students examine the contributions of Lewis and Clark. In this Louisiana Purchase lesson, students research Internet and print sources regarding the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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Buying Without Money
Students describe life in the Virginia colony. They explain how money, barter, and credit were used. Students simulate trading items among classmates. Students compare/contrast credit and trade.
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South Dakota
In this South Dakota worksheet, students read 9 short paragraphs about the early settlement and statehood of South Dakota. Worksheet has no other associated activities.
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Breaking News English: Vietnam Illegally Logging Laos Forests
In this English worksheet, students read "Vietnam Illegally Logging Laos Forests," and then respond to 2 graphic organizers, 47 fill in the blanks, 7 short answers, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the...
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: "Fur Traders Descending the Missouri"
A view of Bingham's "Fur Traders Descending the Missouri". Includes a description and ownership information as well.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Fur Traders of the West
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication The Fur Traders of the West by Ernest Richard Suffling, a fiction book for children.
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Museum of the Fur Trade: Traders, Trappers, and Indians
The French were the premier fur traders in the 18th century, but many groups besides the French were involved also. Find extensive information and artifacts about the fur trade, what was traded, who the traders were, and how the trade...
Gabriel Dumont Institute
Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Fur Trade Employees, Etc.
This paper looks at the various working roles played by Metis in the nineteenth century - as fur traders, free traders, guides and scouts. It includes discussion questions and a bibliography.
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Kitikmeot Heritage Society: Angulalik: Kitikmeot Fur Trader Teacher's Guide
This is an excellent collection of teaching materials on Stephen Angulalik and Inuit culture for junior high to adult, prepared by Emily Angulalik, his daughter. There are lesson sheets, photos and music files to download, as well as...
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