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Conserving Water through Art!
Students study water conservation. In this water conservation lesson, students investigate the scarcity of water and determine reasons for conserving water. Students estimate how much water they use in one day and identify ways to...
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Planning a Garden Using a Grid
Third graders plan for a garden. In this garden planning lesson, 3rd graders investigate the use of a grid to accurately map out and plan for a vegetable garden. Students predict the space requirements for different vegetables.
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How Solar Cells Work
Students create electricity. In this solar energy lesson, students role play how photovoltaic cells change sunlight into electricity. Students discuss the experiment and create their own diagram of the model.
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Aboriginal Peoples And The Universals of Culture
Sixth graders research specific features of a province or territory of Canada. In this Canadian history lesson, 6th graders identify aboriginal culture areas on a map, identify cultural features represented in their region, and create...
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American History Review
Students review American History. In this American History lesson, students create a timeline that lists major events in American history. Students write a speech about their favorite American and create a diorama to model a scene or era...
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Correlation Chapter 1
Middle schoolers compare ways in which people form different cultures think about and deal with their physical environment and social conditions. They identify examples of change and recognize examples of cause and effect relationships....
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Fun in the City
Young scholars describe their ideal city based on geography and climate and leisure activities in a collage and discussion. They apply their understanding of a city's layout based on geography and climate.
Ireland Information
Information About Ireland: An Outline Geography of Ireland
A general description of Ireland, including the physical landscape, rivers, climate, vegetation, urban settlement, manufacturing, agriculture, and others.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Uzbekistan: Geography
Read about the geography of Uzbekistan from the Library of Congress collection. The topography is varied and often severe.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Uzbekistan: Environment
This article from the Library of Congress addresses the sad state of the environment in Uzbekistan caused by chemical, water, and air pollution. Particular emphasis is focused on the Aral Sea.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Afghanistan: Climate
A very thorough look at the various climate regions in Afghanistan. Read about the temperatures and precipitation in all the regions of the country.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Afghanistan: Geography
A description of the rough terrain of Afghanistan along with its latitude, longitude, area, and neighbors. Small map included and links to related articles. From the Country Studies of the Library of Congress.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Afghanistan: Mountains
An interesting discussion of the mountain ranges in Afghanistan. There is information about the meanings of the names, the various roads and passes through the mountains, and some mention of vegetation in the mountains. From Library of...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Maldives: Geography
This article from the Country Studies of the Library of Congress discussed the interesting geography of the Maldives Islands. See the problems caused because the islands are barely above sea level.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Maldives: Climate
This discussion of the climate of Maldives from the Country Studies of the Library of Congress explains the effect of the monsoons on the country.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Saudi Arabia: Geography
Saudi Arabia's geography as it relates to its neighbors is explained in this Country Studies article from the Library of Congress. See how difficult it is to determine country borders in a desert area.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Saudi Arabia: Topography and Natural Regions
This comprehensive article on the topography of Saudi Arabia is from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about the north end of the Great Rift Valley, the massive deserts, and the deep aquifers on the Arabian...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Albania Climate
Seasonal and regional average rainfall and temperature statistical information is given for Albania in this article.
Library of Congress
Loc: America the Beautiful
A resource page of online map resources, lesson plans, students activities and the transcript of a live chat on the geography of the United States.
PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: Monsoon
PBS explores India through an in-depth look into the country's climate and the affect of monsoons on the area. Identifies the different types of monsoons in India, climatic factors, and the effects on the environment.
Northern Illinois University
Tagalog: Philippine Geography
This website gives a great lesson plan for helping to understand the geography and physical environment of the Philippines. Map and map quiz are included.
Other
The Philippines: Themes and Regions
A beautiful site by a teacher who has a special interest in the Philippines. Themes include animals, corals, forests, fruit, typhoons, economics, history, and more. Great pictures.
PBS
Teaching Bhutan: The Water Cycle & Bhutan
Interactive science lesson plan that teaches young scholars about the water cycle in relation to mountain ranges and monsoons common in Bhutan. Make a cloud in a bottle!
Other
Climate of Ireland
A description of Ireland's climate, along with an average temperature chart for one of Ireland's weather stations.