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Plotting Slave Population Density in Connecticut in the 1700's

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore slavery in the U.S. by researching the web. In this U.S. history lesson, 10th graders identify the geography of Connecticut and the overall involvement the state had in the slavery process. Students view data of the...
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Curated OER

Cardinal and Ordinal Directions

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students use a compass to locate cardinal and ordinal directions. In small groups, they describe and create a journey for their classmates using their compass. Groups create a scale map for their classmates to follow and relate this...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Transportation's affect on the Growth of Cities in the United States

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify the major advancements that have been made in transportation throughout U.S. history (waterways, horses, steam power, railroads, automobiles, etc.) They access websites imbedded in this plan and answer questions...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Vermont History True / False

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Vermont history worksheet, students read two and a half pages of information about Vermont history. After reading, students complete 10 true or false questions about what they read.
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High and Low Tides

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students collect real world data from the Web regarding high and low tides at various locations in the United States. They find a function which models this data and make predictions on tide levels based on the information found.
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Cultural America

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate the cultural differences that can be found in America. They discuss what it means to be called an American. The patterns of migration to America are discussed with the use of maps and geographical terms....
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Where, Oh Where

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students use maps to explore several traditional regions of Native Americans. They research information on the regions' climate, resources, landforms, flora and fauna.
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Diversity

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students work in groups to research and prepare an oral report about a region.  In this regions lesson, students find out about the geography, population, state capitals, and landmarks.  Students assign attributes to the people based on...
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Sports Franchises: The Demographic Dimension

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students examine how U.S. population patterns have changed over time. Using the growth of major league baseball to illustrate these patterns, students create maps, examine regional migration patterns, and make predictions for the future.
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Worksheet
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Reading Comprehension: Louisiana

For Students 4th - 6th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page article regarding Louisiana and respond to 10 true or false questions regarding the selection about the state.
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Lesson Plan
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A-maizing Facts

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students research the lives of Native Americans living in the Northeast Woodlands region, focusing on how the climate, location, and physical surroundings affected their way of life.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

4th Grade Geography Multiple Choice

For Teachers 4th
In this grade 4 geography instructional activity, 4th graders complete a total of 25 multiple choice questions relating to 4th grade geography concepts. An answer key is provided.
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Fourth Grade Social Studies

For Teachers 4th
In this social studies worksheet, 4th graders complete multiple choice questions about the climate, landforms, regions, government, and more. Students complete 25 multiple choice questions.
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Signs in the Stitching

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students exercise their creativity by designing an original quilt and a written explanation of its meaning. They use primary sources to develop an understanding of Underground Railroad routes through Indiana.
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Unit Plan
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Native American Indians: Wampanoags

For Teachers K
Students understand the contributions of the Native American tribes. In this Native American lesson, recognize Native American names, words and cultures. Students understand that different tribes lived in different parts of the country....
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Worksheet
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Social Studies Quiz B-Grade 4

For Students 4th
For this grade 4 social studies quiz worksheet, 4th graders complete a 15 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 4 concepts. 
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Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: United States History Map: Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive site showing the Native American culture areas and the major tribes living in those areas before the arrival of the Europeans. Click to find out more about Indians living in those area and find a game that challenges you...
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Graphic
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Etc: Maps Etc: United States Forest Regions, 1901

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1901 of the United States showing the forest regions, coded to show heavily forested and moderately forested areas. Areas of typical forest types are shown, including pine and hardwoods, spruce, birch, and maple in the...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Chestnut Blight, 1904 1922

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the United States from the U. S. Department of Agriculture (1923) showing the range of chestnut forests and extent of chestnut blight in the Northeast from 1904 to 1922.
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Graphic
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Etc: Maps Etc: Westward March of the Great Pioneers and Explorers, 1911

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the United States showing the historic sea and land routes taken by famous explorers across North America, from the coastal explorations of Cabot and Corte Real in the Northeast, Ponce de Leon and Alvarez in Florida and the Gulf...
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Language of the Land

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Language of the Land uses the metaphor of a journey to tour the rich literary heritage of the US through maps, the words of authors, images of characters, and photographs.
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Website
Cornell University

Cornell University: The Regional Climate Centers

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides information on the National Climatic Data Center's Regional Climate Centers Program. Click a region on the map of the United States and find information about that region's climate!