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Countries and Cultures
In this countries and cultures worksheet, young scholars write definitions for various terms, complete a description of a trip around Europe by adding articles, and write an essay about places to visit in their own country.
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Test your spelling skills
In this spelling worksheet, students practice spelling the names of different countries by covering up the word, writing the name, and then checking to see if they are correct. Students practice spelling 20 country names.
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Countries
In this social studies worksheet, students find the vocabulary terms of naming countries and the answers are found by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.
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Our State Road Trip
Learners take a virtual tour of the country of China instead of a state. Using the Internet, they examine the differences between a political and physical map and use latitude and longitude to locate specific places. They also research...
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The People Behind the Numbers
Tenth graders brainstorm potential definitions for "developed" and "developing" countries. They work in groups of four and research using Web sites listed to find information about their country then they create a spreadsheet which...
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Trade Between The US and Japan
Students engage in a lesson that involves the trade relationship between the US and Japan. They research to find the history and facts concerning the current trends.
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Rapping Regions in America
Young scholars determine what designates a place as a region. They apply their criteria for a region to the US map. They work in groups to write a rap about their region that describes its organization, type and structure.
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Countries of the World
Students participate in a game to help them locate countries around the world. They identify facts about countries they drew out of hat. They work together in groups to read facts to another group until the correct country is guessed.
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Have and Have-Not
Learners describe the differences of people living in developed and underdeveloped countries. They also identify how each type of country uses their resources. They develop an ecological footprint of the countries discussed.
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Words In the News EU Aid Increase
Young scholars complete vocabulary building activities before reading an online article. They use the article to answer specific information questions and to discuss aid to different countries. They debate the issue of cancelling aid...
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Where in the World?
Fifth graders locate cocoa growing regions of the world and the chocolate companies. They examine the climate conditions that are needed to grow cocoa. They compare Ghana with the United Kingdom.
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One Day in the Life
Pupils write a document describing a typical day for them. They share their writings with students in other countries. They discover different cultures and meet new people.
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Geography of Southeast Asia
Ninth graders study the geography and culture in ten Southeast Asian countries. They examine the development of the culture of these countries and how it is affected by their geographic locations.
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African Countries and Capitols
Learners study the countries and capitols of Africa. After lecture, student pairs quiz each other using the CityZen 1.1-B software.