Unboxed, USA

Ohio

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About This Video

Underground Railroad escape routes, thousands of farms, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame—this mystery state is a land of exploration, industry, and cultural history. Your elementary students will learn all about the Buckeye State in this fun episode of Unboxed, USA.

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Standards Met in Ohio

  • 4.H.7Grades 4thFollowing the War of 1812, Ohio continued to play a key role in national conflicts including the anti-slavery movement and the Underground Railroad.
  • SS.4.3bGrades 4thIdentify similarities among groups of people that have lived in Ohio in the past (e.g., Adena/ Hopewell Indians, settlers, Amish, immigrants, etc.).
  • SS.4.3cGrades 4thIdentify a group of people that have lived in Ohio in the past (e.g., Adena/ Hopewell Indians, settlers, Amish, immigrants, etc.).
  • SS.4.7Grades 4thFollowing the War of 1812, Ohio continued to play a key role in national conflicts, including the antislavery movement and the Underground Railroad.
  • SS.4.7aGrades 4thDescribe the Underground Railroad and why it was necessary.
  • SS.4.7bGrades 4thShow on a map the direction/track of the Underground Railroad.

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