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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Comparative Geography II

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students engage in a research question of finding the effect of population density upon the use of land in a physical area. They also find the effect of how this can effect the lifestyles of the people who live there.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Weather and Climate

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students identify the words plain and climate and discuss what would happen if it never rained. Students identify and interpret the weather in Poland and create a web illustrating various weather patterns. Students write a 4-line poem...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Group Research Project on Frog Habitats

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify and research a frog habitat in small groups and compile a report to present to the class on the physical characteristics of their frog's environment. Students create a map illustrating areas in the world where their...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Our Special Planet Earth

For Teachers K
Students explore what is special about our planet. They explore the various climates that are found on the planet Earth. Students create an advertisement to convince people why their favorite environment would be the best place to visit.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

5 Themes Awareness of Current Event Issues

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students analyze newspaper articles for the 5 themes of geography. They create a colorful portfolio explaining how each theme: location, place, etc. is relevant in a chosen current event.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Time Zones

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders have a greater understanding of time zones, explain the basic history and purpose in the creation of time zones, and use time zone maps to calculate the time/day in a certain area.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Does Climate Influence Civilization

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students demonstrate their knowledge of the Earth's systems.  In this climate lesson students identify the climate of a chosen area and the effects it has on the lifestyles of those living there. 
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Chapter 8 Key Terms

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this science worksheet, students locate and identify various vocabulary terms related to the environment and earth science. There are 27 words located in the puzzle.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Regions In Which I Live

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners investigate different regions. Beginning with the idea that a neighborhood is a region, students explore maps to discover that towns, states, and countries can also be considered regions. Learners create a book, with...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dr. Green's Rainforest Mystery

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create a brochure describing all of the information researched about a specific animal. Using this information, create a 3-D model of the animal and its habitat that could later be used to design an appropriate living...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Heartland

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students note how personal perceptions influence the understanding of what a region. They look at an agricultural map of what is considered to be the Heartland of the US. They read the words to George Strait's, America's Heartland to see...
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Curated OER

Local Area - What Is a Region?

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Pupils examine the physical characteristics of the Connecticut River Valley. They analyze maps and pictures, identify physical characteristics of the region, and color in the Connecticut River on a map.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Equal Shares for Each Province

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate fairness, equality, and representation in the Canadian Parliament. The concepts are explored within the context of equal distribution of boxes of cereal to various groups.
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Website
INTERNET Red 2000

All About Spain: Travel and Tourism

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive index of information about Spain and Spanish culture. It contains photo tours, city guides, a traveler's yellow pages, and a country and culture section filled with useful information.
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Website
INTERNET Red 2000

All About Spain: Todo Sobre Espana

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive index of information about Spain and Spanish culture. It contains photo tours, city guides, a traveler's yellow pages, and a country and culture section filled with useful information. In Spanish and German also.
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Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: American Southwest

For Students 9th - 10th
After reading a brief introduction on the history of the Southwest, click on the list of sites. You will find hyperlinks to important and historic sites that are located in Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado.
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Lesson Plan
The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: 3 Ess2 2: World Climates

For Teachers 3rd
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard 3-ESS2-2: world climates.
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Website
Other

General Anzeiger Online (Bonn)

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive information about regional news, sports, culture, economy, education, weather, etc.
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Lesson Plan
Cengage Learning

Investigating Social Change: Midwest

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the evolution of the Midwest region of the United States. Students and teachers will gain a different perspective about the Midwest when they check out this site.
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Website
InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
This Geography portal to Latin America features maps, photos, and drawings relating to each country. Click on desired country icon to see related pages.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Bhutan & the Himalayas: A Wealth of Life

For Teachers 9th - 10th
PBS provides a general overview of the geography of Bhutan and the Himalayas, highlighting Bhutan's natural regions as largely unexplored. Includes linked pages to the various climatic zones of the Himalayan region.
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Activity
Other

Northeastern States Activity

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site gives and teachers and students ideas for research topics about the northeastern states. Topics range from economics to science. The content is geared towards elementary level students.
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Handout
Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Shaping the Land

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains maps and other information about the Ohio's topography. Great details about how glaciers played a key role in the formation of Ohio's land, the natural resources left behind, and the natural regions and their differences.
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Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: Cades Cove

For Students 9th - 10th
Cades Cove is an excellent historic sample of a small town nestled in the mountains. It contains homes, churches and a grist mill that have been preserved. Student can read about the culture of the region and what is being done to...