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Famous Missourians Challenge
In this multiple choice worksheet, students read descriptive sentences and choose the names of the persons being described. Students answer 10 multiple choice questions.
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Missouri Alphabetizing Worksheet
In this Missouri instructional activity, students read 12 words in a list that pertain to the state of Missouri. Students alphabetize the words.
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Homeschooling
In this homeschooling website, parents are provided with a variety of tools and articles for varying ages and lessons. Parents can browse topics, activities, and support groups.
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Ohio Vocabulary
After selecting State Unit Studies and choosing Ohio, you'll find a plethora of information on The Buckeye State. There's an information sheet, an Ohio state map, and several sheets that detail the capital, flag, flower, bird, tree,...
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Civil War Sites and Battlefields in Arkansas
Modern day and historic images grace an informative presentation. Learners can review multiple battles and effects of the Civil War on the state of Arkansas. Major sites and battle fields are shown as they looked in the past and as they...
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Ohio Challenge
In this Ohio history and facts instructional activity, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions that require them to exhibit what they know about the state.
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Ohio Alphabet Activity
In this alphabet activity worksheet, students read the words associated with Ohio. Students then alphabetize the 10 words onto the provided lines.
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Cooking Kansas City
Students investigate the history of Kansas City and then create recipes from the area, including Kansas City Barbecue Sauce, and Kansas City Corn.
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Famous Missourians Word Search
In this word search activity, students read the famous Missourians listed at the bottom of the page. Students then locate the words within the word search.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: September 5: Jesse James & the First Labor Day
Library of Congress site discusses the life of Jesse James and the development of the first labor day in the United States. With links to related, in-depth information.
Other
Shadows of the Past: Chronology of Jesse James
A synopsis of the life of Jesse James in timeline form. Has links to his family tree, members of the James Gang, and photos.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Sports and Recreation: Jesse Owens
Illustrated biographical profile of Alabama native Jesse Owens.
Other
Biography Shelf: Short Biography of Jesse Owens
An inspiring look at the life of Jesse Owens, whose determination and focus helped him earn four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
Other
Potter Flats: The True Face of Sue Mundy
A well-documented tale involving the James/Younger gang, and a secret Rebel mission; this page includes a link to a map of the area. Not a spectacular design, but very readable.
Legends of America
Legends of America: William Quantrill Renegade Leader of the Civil War
A comprehensive look at the bloodthirsty Confederate raider, William Quantrill, and his raiders as they terrorized the trans-Mississippi West in the name of the Confederacy.
Ducksters
Ducksters: History: Famous Gunfighters of the Old West for Kids
Kids learn about the famous gunfighters of the old west including fun facts, lawmen, Wild Bill Hickok, Jesse James, and the Wild Bunch.
Yale University
Avalon Project: Treaty With the Cheyenne and Arapaho; October 14, 1865
Actual text of the treaty, which removes members of the Cheyenne and Arapaho nations to a reservation, gives additional land grants in reparation for the Sand Creek Massacre, and promises annual payments to tribal members.