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Looking at Human Struggle Through The Language Arts Curriculum: The Faces of Slavery

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the use of slavery in the United States. Using a map, they draw the route of the Tecora and Amistad voyages. Individually, they write an essay describing their opinions on whether the Africans on the ships should be...
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Discovery Education

Architects in Action

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Hands-on and real-world applications are great ways to teach mathematical concepts. Creative thinkers examine how ratios are used to create scale models of buildings and structures. They practice working with ratios by looking at a map...
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The Great Lakes

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this Great Lakes worksheet, students observe the Great Lakes location on a partial U.S. map, write their names in the acronym HOMES, list them in order from largest to smallest, and identify states that border them. Students write...
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Introduction to the United States Map

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners explore the United States using a map. In this map lesson, students discover how to use a United States map and a globe to locate places.
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17 states

For Students 5th - 8th
In this states worksheet, students label states in the United States that are on the west side of the country. Students label 17 states.
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USA Map

For Students 4th - 10th
In this United States political map worksheet, students examine state boundaries. The map may be used in a variety of classroom activities.
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USA Capitals Map

For Students 5th - 12th
In this United States political map worksheet, students examine state boundaries and locations of each of the state capitals.
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US: Western Region Map

For Students 4th - 12th
In this United States Western Region worksheet, students examine the state boundaries and landforms found in this region. The map also highlights each of the state capitals.
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Blank Map: The United States of America

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this map worksheet, students use the blank outline map of the United States to label the 50 states or for any other study purpose. Each state boundary is shown with no name labels.
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Mystery State # 41

For Students 5th - 7th
Kids use their deductive reasoning skills, state knowledge, and five clues to determine mystery state #41. They'll follow the clues to locate the mystery state on a US map. Note: This is a warm-up activity, so it includes two short...
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Simple Symbols

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Have your class learn about Texas and the uses of a glyph. After listening to stories about Texas, they identify state symbols and engage in a glyph activity.
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Do We Still Need the Electoral College?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
One of the most confusing aspects of any presidential election year is the role of the Electoral College. Learners read a bit about how the Electoral College works and then they hold a mock election in their classroom. They'll redraw a...
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The Four Corners Region of the United States Cultures, Ruins and Landmarks

For Teachers K - 8th
Learners who live in the inner city are introduced to the four corners region of the United States. In groups, they examine how the region differs compared to where they live and their culture. They develop maps of the area and locate...
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Spanish Influence in the U.S.

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research the role of the first Spanish conquistadors who explored the now United States. Using the internet, they gather information on different explorers and write a paper about why he is important in American history. ...
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States/capitals

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students identify the geographic locations of each state of the United States. Working cooperatively, they put togehter a giant puzzle of the United States using their individual pieces.
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Mid-Unit Assessment: Research Simulation

For Teachers 8th Standards
As part of a mid-unit assessment, scholars complete a research simulation about food deserts to mimic the research process. Afterward, they engage in a think-pair-share to discuss what they've learned throughout the unit.
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From Sea to Shining Sea

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students determine the top 5 commodities for each state. For this agricultural commodities lesson, students label a map of the United States with the state capitals and the top 5 agricultural commodities for each. They compile the...
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United States Map - Lesson 2 Introduction to Symbols

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the United States using a map. For this map lesson, students discover how to use map symbols in order to read maps.
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United States Outline Map

For Students 5th - 12th
In this United States outline map worksheet, students note the political boundaries of the states that are labeled with state capitals.
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United States of America Map: Capitals

For Students 4th - 12th
In this United States outline map learning exercise, students note the political boundaries of the states that are labeled with postal abbreviation codes as well the labeled state capitals.
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United States of America: 1860

For Students 5th - 12th
In this United States historical map activity, students examine the boundaries of the states and territories of the nation in 1860. This map is unlabeled.
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Midwestern States

For Students 4th - 5th
In this United States geography instructional activity, students study the image of the Midwestern states. Student then label the states with the following choices: Missouri, Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Illinois, North...
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United States of America: 1860

For Students 5th - 12th
In this United States historical map worksheet, students examine the boundaries of the labeled states and territories of the nation in 1860.
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What State Are You In?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify the major U.S. cities. In this U.S. geography lesson plan, students work in pairs and use game cards to name various cities in the United States.

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