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Dark Days on the Prairie

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research the location and causes of the Dust Bowl in 1935. In support, they interpret photos from that period in Oklahoma history, They also compare/contrast the American Dust Bowl to the dust storms that occurred in...
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The Ottoman Empire

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students recognize that the Ottoman Empire was at its grandest during the reign of Suleyman the Magnificent. They use a map to draw in the extent of and the details of the Ottoman Empire during hie reign. In addition, they prove the...
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Immigration Research Project

For Teachers 8th
Students formulate guiding questions to use as an aid for research and then use the guiding questions worksheet to help gather information necessary for meeting all criteria for completing the project. They then work together to collect...
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The Story of St. Valentine

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Valentine's Day learning exercise, students read a factual passage about the history of Valentine's Day. Students answer 24 questions about the story.
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Countries of the World

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students identify countries on a world map. In this map skills lesson, students define the word "country" and use post-it notes to locate several countries on a world map.
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Reading: A Speech by Helen Keller

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Helen Keller worksheet, students read a speech that was delivered by Helen Keller in 1925. Students answer 8 true and false comprehension questions.
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Predictions: A Pre-Reading Strategy

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students read and complete an article filling in the blanks to make predictions before reading the full article. In this predictions lesson, students compare predictions to the actual parts of the article. Students discuss the main idea...
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The United States Flag

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars study the United States flag. In this American history and government lesson, students define and give examples of familiar symbols.  Young scholars design a classroom flag.  Students identify and describe the American flag.
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Impact of Ancient Rome on Life Today

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the  importance of ancient Rome to the world today.  In this ancient Rome instructional activity, students view video and research to gather information for a slide show about Ancient Rome. 
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Hurricane Frequency: Identifying Regions with Similar Numbers of Hurricanes

For Students 7th - 9th
In this earth science activity, students answer 6 questions about the hurricane map and data provided. They create a data table based on the information provided on the map.
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One Story, Many Tales

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast Cinderella stories. In this folktale lesson, students discuss the attributes of the genre and then read and research different cultural versions of the tale. Students present their findings to their classmates.
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The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

For Students 8th - Higher Ed
For this literature worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: From Toons to Icons

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events learning exercise, students analyze political cartoons that feature icons like the hot dog and the teddy bear. Students respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Dark Days on the Prairie

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore U.S. geography by researching agriculture. In this dust bowl lesson, students complete a cause and effect worksheet based upon the dust bowls that covered a large portion of Oklahoma and Texas in the early 1900's....
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Busting Myths Using Science in the Classroom

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Use the Mythbuster method and other exciting activities to jazz up your scientific method lessons!
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Maps with a "Spin"

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students, in groups, research and map the effects of a proposed airport three miles outside of town. They prepare a presentation based on a set of maps they make and explains its different points of view from the viewpoints of the town...
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Role Models - Grade 8

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research Elders as role models. In this native studies lesson, 8th graders select Elders of the First Nations and research their contributions to society. Students create posters featuring the their findings and present...
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Storytelling

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discuss how they know certain aspects about their families and customs. As a class, they discover that life changes over time and stories are only preserved if they are told. They read many different pieces of literature to...
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Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, Lincoln

For Teachers K
Students study four of the most influential and important presidents in United States history. In this United States presidents lesson, students learn the facts and histories to four of the most influential presidents in history - George...
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T-Shirt Glyph

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create a glyph (a symbol or icon) that represents who they are, and read the glyphs of others to explain the glyphs' data.
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Native American Music and Dance Activity

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars demonstrate keeping steady beat through practice exercises and stepping to the beat using instruments such as conga drums, tambourines and rhythm sticks.
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Identifying Seasonal Animal Behaviors

For Teachers K
Students discuss seasonal behavior of different animals. They participate in group activities and identify animals. They also examine the changes in seasons and how animals act differently in different seasons.
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Constructing Tangrams

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders visualize and identify geometric shapes after applying transformations on a coordinate plane. In this tangrams lesson plan, 7th graders construct a set of tangrams and then answer extension questions related to...
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Fictional Hereos

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students are introduced to the definition of a hero. As a class, they compare and contrast the difference between non-fictional and fictional hereos they have read about. They read a story, create a story map of one of the heroes and...

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