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Curated OER

Spy the Flycatcher

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Explore the symbols and special features of Oklahoma. By focusing on Oklahoma's state bird, the flycatcher, learners identify similes, write metaphors, and answer questions about this famous state symbol.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Spiro Mounds; Oklahoma's Past Indian History

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students create an understanding of Oklahoma's past.
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Curated OER

Oklahoma Grown: Discovering Oklahoma's Agriculture

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate where Oklahoma's variety of crops are harvested, and grown their own plants. A printable map and crop information guide are provided.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cultivating Oklahoma's Future

For Teachers 8th
In this Oklahoma agriculture lesson, 8th graders read and discuss information and vocabulary about new developments in agriculture. Students write essays on the future of agriculture in Oklahoma.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Blackeyed Peas

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine the history of black-eyed peas. In this black-eyed peas instructional activity, students read about the history of the peas/beans and about how they are Oklahoma's number one vegetable crop. They also read that they are...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Agriculture: Oklahoma's Legacy

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners continue exploring the history of Oklahoma Agriculture in this lesson. They trace several historical migrations to the state of Oklahoma. They simulate the customs and conditions of a chosen migration. Vocabulary and resource...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Agriculture: Oklahoma's Legacy

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the history of Oklahoma agriculture. They listen to the story "The Story of Oklahoma Agriculture." They are then divided into groups where they act out one or more of the events in the story. Students draw pictures ot...
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Article
PBS

Pbs Newshour Extra: Conservative Ok Banks on Universal Preschool

For Students 9th - 10th
Video examines the impact of universal preschool in Oklahoma. Includes an audio version of the story and a transcript.
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Website
Oklahoma Historical Society

Oklahoma Historical Society: Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
A broad collection of scholarly articles about events, people, places, and more that have had significance in the history and development of the state of Oklahoma. Users can browse the encyclopedia by alphabet, by time period, and by...
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Handout
NSTATE

The Geography of Oklahoma

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you will find a variety of facts about the geography of the state of Oklahoma. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
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Article
Nederlander Organization

Broadway Direct: 20 Benchmark Musicals in Broadway History

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of Broadway musical theater is demonstrated through brief examinations of twenty groundbreaking musicals, from The Black Crook in 1866 to Hamilton in 2015. Nine videos accompany the descriptions of some of the musicals.