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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Discover the Planets

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research the planets. In this science activity, 3rd graders create PowerPoint presentations over a planet. Students present their findings.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Putting Reading first: Keys to Comprehension

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders recognize what comprehension is and can explain the strategies they are using.  In this reading comprehension lesson plan, 2nd graders self assess the strategies they are using to comprehend a text.  Students answer...
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: North Dakota

For Students 3rd - 8th
What does "Dakota mean" in French? What tribe did Sacajawea belong to? The Library of Congress's America's Story has answers and more about the state of North Dakota.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: North Dakota

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of North Dakota including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
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Website
Other

North Dakota Department Fo Public Instruction: Content Standards

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The state displays its learning standards for the areas of dance, drama, music, visual, English/language arts, health, math,physical education, sciences, and social studies.
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Interactive
Kidport

Kidport: United States of America Geography

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site contains a fun way to learn about the states within the United States. Click on the state that you want to learn more about and it provides facts, geographic landmarks, points of interest, major industries, a quiz and more.
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Website
Other

North Dakota Department of Health

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource includes the state health officer, local public health units, environmental health, etc.
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Primary
S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: North Dakota Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th
Read a brief folktale, myth, or legend from the state of North Dakota.
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Activity
Other

International Peace Gardens: International Peace Gardens Canada United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Peace between Canada and the USA is celebratedat the International Peace Gardens which borders North Dakota and Manitoba. Its history and photographs of the immaculate gardens and memorials are included.
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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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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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Website
A&E Television

History.com: The States

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
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Website
Other

Wiche: Western State College Tuition Agreements

For Students 9th - 10th
The WICHE serves the 15 Western state region of the United States through assisting students in getting affordable access to educational programs of study.
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Graphic
Curated OER

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

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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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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Graphic
Curated OER

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...