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Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: New Jersey

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

Enchanted Learning: North Dakota

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

Enchanted Learning: Rhode Island

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a colorful display of information about Rhode Island. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
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Website
US Department of Agriculture

United States Department of Agriculture: Usda for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
The United States Department of Agriculture home page for kids. Links to many activities and learning sites.
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Website
Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: The Death of Private James Mc Colgan, u.s.m.c.

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcription of an article from the National Tribune about the death of the first American killed on Cuban soil during the Spanish-American war.
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Lesson Plan
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Dude, You Gotta Move: Biomes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Local headlines announce that everyone must move due to contaminated soil. Check out the one catch before young scholars discover what is already known about biomes and what still needs to be understood about them to complete this...
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Primary
Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: The Special Mission of Himmler's s.s.

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on the mission of the Schutzstaffel. Includes the following sections: "The Law of Honour of the SS-man," "Blood and Soil," "Bolshevism Is No Transitory Phenomenon," and "The Schutzstaffel."
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Handout
US Geological Survey

Usgs Earth's Water: Rivers and the Landscape

For Students 3rd - 8th
Describes the formation of rivers and the transport of soil and sediment. Links to related material is provided within the text.
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Unit Plan
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: George Washington Carver [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 6th
"George Washington Carver" is a one page, biographical passage about George Washington Carver, an African American professor who taught farmers and students better methods for farming, including planting peanuts to improve the soil. It...
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Unit Plan
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: George Washington Carver [Pdf]

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
"George Washington Carver" is a one page, biographical passage about George Washington Carver, a famous African American, who taught farmers better farming methods including planting peanuts to improve the soil. It is followed by an...
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Website
Other

Okanagan University: Eolian Processes and Landforms

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderfully detailed introduction to the topic of wind erosion and landforms. Contains many illustrations and maps which show the concepts that are presented in the text.
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Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Montana

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site from Enchanted Learning provides a colorful display of information about Montana. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
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Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Common Earthworm Classification and Characteristics

For Students 9th - 10th
The taxonomic classification of the earthworm is described and its anatomical characteristics.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Soil & Water Conservation Society of Metro Halifax (Swcsmh) Master Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides statistical information about rivers all around the world. Stats include mean discharge, drainage area, and length.
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Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Digestive System of an Earthworm

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the anatomy of the earthworm's digestive system and why the earthworm plays such an important role in soil health.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Guineafowl

For Students 9th - 10th
Helmeted Guineafowl Walking in Gravelly Soil at the Artis Royal Zoo
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Handout
Other

Crop Life: The Importance of Agricultural Lime

For Students 9th - 10th
Read here about why farmers use aglime on their crops. Proper use of aglime is one of the most important management inputs in successful crop production.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Palmyra

For Students 9th - 10th
Amid the barren deserts of Arabia, a few fertile spots of soil arise out of the sandy waste, like islands out of the wide ocean. One of these places, termed oases by the inhabitants of those countries, became the seat of a rich,...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Salmon Portland Chase

For Students 9th - 10th
(1808-1873) American statesman, jurist, and member of the Free-Soil party.