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American States And Their Nicknames
In this social studies worksheet, students match the American states with their nicknames. There are no examples and no hints given on the page.
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Mystery State #51
In this mystery state worksheet, students answer five clues to identify the state in question. They then locate that state on a map.
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Ohio: Crossword Puzzle
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 14 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Ohio
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Indiana: Crossword Puzzle
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 15 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Alabama.
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Our Forest is Changing
Students read a story and solve a problem about an unhealthy population of trees. In this forest lesson students study tree disease and then research it online and present what they found.
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Jim Frankoski Lesson Plan Ideas
Students read about Jim Frankoski and his art to examine various elements in environmental art. For this art analysis lesson, students analyze the location of photographs and how images create illusions that capture new viewpoints.
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My Inspiration Project
Students reflect about decision making in their lives and explore their feelings about these life events. They create 100 word narratives and poems with specific details then create Power Point presentations of their project.
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My Inspiration Project
Learners explore what is very relevant in their personal lives during this project. They reflect upon past experiences and are encouraged to investigate what their post-high school graduation plans are.
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Iowa: Reading Comprehension
In this Iowa reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and then respond to 10 true or false questions.
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Dig Magazine Archeology Quiz #49
In this Dig Magazine archeology worksheet, students complete a 4 question quiz on "kid power" from the February 2006 issue. Answers and links to additional resources are included.
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Wisconsin Historical Society: Wisconsin's Great Lakes Shipwrecks
This dramatic interactive delves into the depths to explore the many shipwrecks which have taken place off the coast of Michigan's Great Lakes. Each of the four main topics opens into additional extensive and detailed information. Click...
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Discover the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes include, Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario. These lakes form the largest fresh water system on earth and they are North America's greatest natural resource. Learn about the different lakes, how they formed,...
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Great Lakes
The EPA profiles the Great Lakes ecosystem, their ecological protection and restoration, wetlands, shorelands, pollution prevention, and so on. Click "Visualizing the Great Lakes" for pictures of the lake environment.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: The Great Lakes
Learn about the Great Lakes by reading detailed facts and data about each of the five lakes. Presents information about management plans, environmental issues, and physical features.
University of Michigan
Michigan Sea Grant: Teaching Great Lakes Science: Fish Identification
For this lesson, students examine the physical characteristics of fish that live in the Great Lakes and identify common features that help species to survive in that environment. Downloadable resources include a fish poster, fish family...
National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation: Great Lakes
Visit this resource to briefly explore the geography and history, meet the wildlife, and understand the threats to the Great Lakes basin.
University of Chicago
University of Chicago: The Great Lakes: Our Legacy, Our Future
This 2001 exhibit focused on the EPA's Great Lakes National Program Office's work to ensure the protection and restoration of the Great Lakes in the areas of chemical contamination and habitat loss.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What's So Great About the Great Lakes?
The North American Great Lakes- Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior- are so big that they border 8 states and contain 23 quadrillion liters of water. They span forest, grassland, and wetland habitats, supporting a region that's...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Michigan
Discover the "Great Lakes State." Learn all of the different nicknames for Michigan. Library of Congress website gives us a wide range of information.
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: The Great Lakes: An Environmental History [Pdf]
The University of Michigan provides a PowerPoint presentation on the environmental history of the Great Lakes. Provides aerial shots of the Great Lakes from a satellite, various geographical maps over the Great Lake Region, and pictures...
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: Great Lakes Diatoms
Major groups of diatoms listed. Also genera list. A comprehensive site on diatoms.
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: Lakes and Ponds
This illustrated website features facts about lakes and ponds and their special place in geography, natural history, and as a biome.
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Clip Art by Phillip Martin: The Great Lakes
Map highlighting the Great Lakes of North America.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Earth's Water: Lakes and Reservoirs
The USGS reviews the differences between lakes and reservoirs. They discuss the history of freshwater and salt water lakes. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.