Category: 5-8 Middle School

Through the study of the assumed extinction and rediscovery of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, students will analyze the physical changes in the state of Arkansas and complete an assigned writing prompt for further analysis and opinion.

The lesson plan is designed to guide students in the identification of important Arkansas citizens. It is designed to provide kindergarten teachers with art activities to accompany curriculum content in Arkansas History and English Language Arts.

Students will participate in a unit of study to learn more about the grain industry in Arkansas as it relates to rice production. Additionally, students will be asked to utilize selected social studies,

The goal of this unit is to teach students about the symbolism of the Arkansas state flag and its accompanying pledge. They will learn to identify the Arkansas flag, salute and recite the pledge,

In today’s culture of celebrities, it is appropriate for students to know celebrities from their state. One goal of this lesson is to teach Arkansas History using Arkansans who have become known for their talents,

Students will take a modified form of the Racial Attitudes in Pulaski County that was administered by the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR). Students will then compare and contrast the responses to their survey questions from the actual survey.

One goal of this unit is to introduce students to the Encyclopedia of Arkansas website and teach them to navigate the site independently in order to learn more about the contributions made by Arkansans.

The goal of this unit is to teach students the basics of the election process by holding a class election. This unit could be used to help students understand about the policies and procedures associated with the election process which involves a basic knowledge of rights and responsibilities.

Students will learn about the formation of Crowley’s Ridge and the features that make it one of Arkansas’ six natural divisions. They will also learn about the impression that this “upland in the lowlands” made on the Europeans who explored Arkansas and the reasons Crowley’s Ridge was attractive to them.

Students will study civilian Arkansans during the Civil War. These Arkansans, who held down the home front during the Civil War, faced many challenges, including outlaw bands know as Jayhawkers who ravaged the people and the land.