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Missouri
In this Missouri state activity, students respond to 7 different questions related to the state of Missouri. First, they identify and name the capital of Missouri and when it became a state of the US. Then, students identify and name the...
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Missouri State Quarter Printable
For this online interactive Missouri quarter worksheet, students examine a Missouri quarter picture and answer 4 questions regarding it. This worksheet may be printed for classroom use.
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State Symbols
In this social studies learning exercise, learners examine and analyze each of the state's abbreviations, capitals, birds, flowers, animals and the dates when they became a state.
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Maine: State Flag
Students explore the meaning of the symbols and colors on the Maine state flag. They investigate the history of its design. They print out copies of the flag and color them.
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Maine: State Facts
Learners participate in various activities focusing on facts about Maine. They participate in interactive lessons with trivia facts, symbols, and statistics. They research the meaning of the state flag.
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Become An Expert!
Students become aware of the history to the Missouri quarter. Students combine two historically significant images: the famous explorers Lewis and Clark and the Gateway Arch. Students explore the rich history of this state.
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Flags
First graders investigate flags and their meaning. In this flag lesson plan, 1st graders explore the flags of states that grow rice. Students understand that flags have meaning and match flags to their states.
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The Envelope Guessing Game
Students work with a partner by using the symbol bracelets from lesson plan #1. They that has the number #1 look at the object keeping it hidden from student #2. Student number 2 then ask questions in order to determine the qualities and...
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Tic Tac Lesson: Learning About America
General information about America is covered in this presentation. There are 4 topical slides, our capital, important places, important people and our country's holidays. This PowerPoint would be a great discussion starter or as...
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The Bozeman Trail
Eighth graders are introduced to the Bozeman Trail. Using the internet, they research the trail to discover the forts located on its path. They must also locate and label landmarks on a map using symbols they create. They answer...
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It's a Grand Old Flag
Learners identify what respect is and how to show it for the symbol of our country as well as others when working in groups. They identify the traits of honesty, perserverance, and courage and that the colors of the flag represent and...
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Victorian America: Reflections of Life in Death
Students, after viewing a video and researching the changes in society during the Victorian period, assess a prediction-confirmation guide to consider how changes in burial customs in the late 1800's reflect the changes in society as a...
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On the Road
Students create a diorama to illustrate the challenges of and requirements for long distance travel in the West before the coming of the railroads.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Missouri
This site has a colorful display of information about Missouri. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
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Missouri Secretary of State: State Symbols of Missouri
A large collection of Missouri's state symbols. Click on each thumbnail to be taken to a larger picture and information regarding the symbol. Includes the date of adoption of each symbol.
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The Us50: Missouri
Presents detailed information regarding Missouri history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
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Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Missouri
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Missouri including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.