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The Fishermen, the Horse, and the Sea Education Materials

Activities for grades K-5 for The Fishermen, the Horse, and the Sea by Barbara Joose
Educational activities for grades K-5 for The Fishermen, the Horse, and the Sea by Barbara Joose
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Teach Wisconsin Civics with "Voices and Votes"

Teach civics in your 4th or 5th grade classroom with "Voices and Votes" from the Wisconsin Historical Society Press
Article

Learn Wisconsin History

Discover the rich history of Wisconsin through essays, images, lesson plans, and community histories.
Historical Essay

'Deke' Slayton Space Souvenir

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Patch that accompanied "Deke" Slayton on Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, July 15-24, 1975. (Museum object #1982.432.1)
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Kate Pelham Newcomb

Discover the history of Doctor Kate Pelham Newcomb, founder of the Million Penny Parade.
Historical Essay

Quiner, Edwin Bryant (1816-1868)

Wisconsin Civil War Historian and Author
Read about the man who wrote the most cited book on Wisconsin's involvement in the Civil War. This article includes several links to his work.
General Information

About Our 4th-Grade Textbook

'Wisconsin: Our State, Our Story'
Learn about the definitive fourth-grade Wisconsin history textbook
Article

Wisconsin History for Grades 3-5

Wisconsin History for Grades 3-5
Find teaching resources specific to 4th-grade Wisconsin history including textbook materials, lesson plans, interactive materials and more.
Article

Teacher Resources

A sampling of education resources from the Wisconsin Historical Society
Find teacher resources from the Wisconsin Historical Society, including lesson plans, field trip information, and access to primary sources.
Classroom Material

Mildred Fish-Harnack

Historian, Activist and Author
Discover the history of historian, activist and author Mildred Fish-Harnack.
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Father James Groppi

Discover the history of Father James Groppi, the Catholic priest who led fought for justice in Milwaukee's Inner Core.
General Information

Learn About the Authors and Contributors of the 4th-Grade Textbook

'Wisconsin: Our State, Our Story'
This book was developed in consultation with an advisory board of reading specialists, history scholars, curriculum coordinators, and teachers
Classroom Material

Vel Phillips

Discover the story of Vel Phillips, the first African American woman to become a judge in Wisconsin.
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Chapter 6: Coming to Wisconsin: Immigration and Settlement

Supplemental materials for the 4th-grade textbook, 'Wisconsin: Our State Our Story'
Supplemental materials for Chapter 6 of the 4th-grade history textbook.
Classroom Material

Wisconsin Historical Society Press Education Materials

Use these materials to teach Wisconsin history in your classroom
Historical Essay

British Open Golf Glove

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Golf glove worn by Sherri Steinhauer of Madison, Wisconsin to win the 2006 Weetabix Women's British Open, August 3-6, 2006. (Museum object #2007.81.2)
Article

Teach and Learn Wisconsin History

Discover the rich history of Wisconsin. Whether enjoying a simple pursuit of information or a deeper quest for understanding, these essays are perfect for students, teachers and others who love history.
Find information on field trips, classroom visits and resources to assist you in teaching Wisconsin history, including 4th-grade text book resources.

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