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How Worldly Are You?
Sixth graders locate and map six components to have a working knowledge of maps. In this map skills lesson, 6th graders define the six map components and work in groups to draw a map using the components. Students read a related story...
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Region Reality
Eighth graders compare and contrast world regions and explore the theme of world regions. In this world geography lesson, 8th graders name regions in the U.S. and mark them on a map. Students discuss the cultural and physical...
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Read a Transportation Story
Eighth graders research the career of Arctic transportation. In this arctic transportation lesson, 8th graders read a book about Arctic truck travel and review the historical aspects of transporting goods in the Arctic. Students review...
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Geography: Ancient Rome
Students research Ancient Rome, the Mediterranean Region, Roman myths, and Latin. In this Roman life lesson, students study maps of the region, learn their language and customs, research the Punic wars, the catastrophe of Pompeii, and...
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Simulation: River Cruise: Rivers of the World
Students identify major rivers in the world. In this geography lesson, students form teams and play a whole class board game in which clues are read and rivers are identified.
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Europe Map
In this world geography activity, learners study the map of Europe and locate the 48 countries within the continent. Students write the names on the provided lines.
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North America
In this map of North America worksheet, students study the map of North America and then write the names of the 11 countries on the provided lines.
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Middle East
In this map of the Middle East worksheet, students study the map of the Middle East and then write the names of the 20 countries on the provided lines.
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Global Lesson: Social Studies On-Line Global Lesson: Social Studies On-Line Continents
In this geography PowerPoint a simple world map on which each continent is represented by a solid green landform is the background for each of the nine slides. The continent names appear in a list on the first slide, followed by one...
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Writing a Secret Message - Geography
Students select a specific area in geography and write a secret message about the area for students to guess. In this geography lesson, students write a secret message about a specific geographical location. Students present their secret...
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The???
In this world information learning exercise, students answer the questions relating to landmarks, history, and basic information around the world. Students complete 30 online questions.
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World Geography Quiz
In this world geography worksheet, students answer several questions based on world geography and landmarks. Students answer 10 multiple choice questions.
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South America
In this map of South America activity, students study the map of South America and then write the names of the 15 countries and territories on the provided lines.
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Mountains of the World
In this social studies worksheet, students locate 54 mountains from around the world. Students may self correct their word search puzzles by selecting the link at the end of the page.
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Travel Brochure/ Itinerary
Students select and research a country of their choice and create a travel brochure and a 7-day itinerary.