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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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South Dakota Map

For Students 4th - 5th
In this South Dakota map worksheet, students fill in the state capital, major cities and other state attractions in an outline map of South Dakota.
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Mural Mania

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learn about your home state. After listening to stories about your state, identifying symbols, and discussing what makes your region special, your class creates a mural.
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A State By Any Other Name

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learning about the fifty states can be motivating. After listening to books, pupils discuss and learn about the nicknames of various states. This is an interesting way to review the locations and characteristics of the states.
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Mississippi

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Mississippi worksheet, students read a two page text about the history of the state of Mississippi. Students then answer 10 true and false questions.
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New Mexico

For Students 4th - 6th
In this New Mexico worksheet, students read a two page text about the history of the state of New Mexico. Students answer ten true and false questions.
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Massachusetts

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Massachusetts worksheet, students read a two page text about the history of the state of Massachusetts. Students answer 10 true and false questions.
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Indiana

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Indiana learning exercise, students read a two page text about the history of the state of Indiana. Students answer 10 true and false questions.
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Missouri

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Missouri activity, students read a detailed 2 page history of the state. Students answer ten true and false questions about the passage.
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New Jersey Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this New Jersey instructional activity, students examine a color picture of the state flag. After doing their own research students fill in 10 blanks with information about New Jersey including the capital city, motto, bird, flower,...
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Just The Facts

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students investigate a state of choice. They conduct research looking at various important aspects of the state. The information is organized into a presentation for the class. The additional reading of target books should help students...
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: Usa Weather

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives current weather information by state.