+
Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Colorado

For Students 3rd - 5th
This fact sheet about Colorado also comes with a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
+
Handout
Other

Alabama Emblems, Symbols and Honors

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of all of the state emblems and symbols for the state of Alabama. Clicking on the underlined link will bring up a picture of the symbol or emblem.
+
Activity
Tramline

Virtual Field Trip: Temperate Forest Biome

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Travel with your students on a Virtual Field Trip to learn about Temperate Forest Biomes. You will also discover many informative and interactive websites.
+
Activity
University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: Selected Shakespeare Poems

For Students 9th - 10th
Not only is Shakespeare famous for his plays, but for his sonnets and songs, as well. View his poems here, including "The Phoenix and the Turtle", "Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day", and other sonnets.
+
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Rhythm and Solfege Antics!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Lesson introducing the Kodaly method to teach the rhythm tree and solfege. Middle schoolers combine rhythm and solfege patterns and use them with familiar songs such as "Mary Had a Little Lamb."
+
Article
A&E Television

History.com: How 25 Christmas Traditions Got Their Start

For Students 9th - 10th
Christmas in America has been filled with traditions, old and new. Some date back to 16th-century Germany or even ancient Greek times, while others have caught on in modern times. Here's a look at 25 ways Americans have celebrated the...
+
Graphic
Curated OER

Pine Tree

For Students 9th - 10th
Shijing (The Book of Songs) is the earliest collection of Chinese poems. This site is appropriate for teachers and upper elementary students.
+
Activity
Other

Robert Frost: America's Poet

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides many full text poems by Robert Frost. There are also multiple links for more information on Frost and his works.
+
Handout
Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Robert Frost

For Students 9th - 10th
The site provides background and texts of numerous poems. Follow the links at the bottom of the page to specific poetry books to find complete text of individual poems.
+
Graphic
Curated OER

Conflict Between Trees of Slavery and Liberty, a Map

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides several maps which depict the slave states and the free states. There are links that will connect you with an abolitionist song and information on John Brown.
+
Handout
University of Toronto (Canada)

Selected Poems of John Donne

For Students 9th - 10th
Links to 42 poems by the English metaphysical John Donne (1572-1631).
+
Website
Other

Massachusetts State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough collection of the symbols of the state of Massachusetts including a picture, information about the symbol, and date of adoption.
+
Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: New Hampshire

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site has a colorful display of information about New Hampshire. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
+
Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Ohio

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site has a colorful display of information about Ohio. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
+
Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Oklahoma

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site has a colorful display of information about Oklahoma. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
+
Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Oregon

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site has a colorful display of information about Oregon. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
+
Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: South Dakota

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site has a colorful display of information about South Dakota. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
+
Website
Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Sylvia Plath

For Students 9th - 10th
This web page provides a brief biography on Sylvia Plath with a photograph included.
+
Handout
NSTATE

Alaska State Symbols and Emblems

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out all about the state symbols and emblems of Alaska. Clicking on the words under the heading "Symbol/Emblem" will usually provide a picture and more information. The date the symbol was adopted is also included.
+
Handout
NSTATE

California State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the official California state symbols and when they were adopted. Click on the words to see a picture and get more information.
+
Handout
NSTATE

Colorado State Symbols and Emblems

For Students 9th - 10th
What are the state symbols of Colorado? Find them here, along with the date of their adoption, and links to pictures and more information.
+
Handout
NSTATE

Hawaii State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about Hawaii's state symbols including the state bird, flower, fish, dance, flag, and more. Click on the symbol name to see a picture and learn more information.
+
Handout
NSTATE

New Hampshire State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a wealth of information about the New Hampshire state symbols. Click on each word to be taken to a page with a picture, information, and links to much more about the symbol. Includes year of adoption.
+
Website
Other

State of Utah Official Site

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official site for the State of Utah provides information on services, the state government, governor, business, employment, education, and facts about Utah.