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U.S. Geography- The Northeast

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate the geography of the Northeast states. For this map skills lesson, students are shown a map of the Northeast states and identify the state names and borders. Students construct individual maps of the Northeast using...
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Facts, Fictions and Perceptions of Regions

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine the different characteristics of the regions of the United States. They discuss places they have visited in the U.S., and in small groups conduct research on a selected region of the U.S. Each group labels a map of...
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Arkansas History Lesson Plan: Identifying Arkansas on a Map

For Teachers K
Students investigate their hometown of Arkansas.  In this U.S. Geography lesson, students identify Arkansas on a map and distinguish it form the other states.  Students investigate the history, state line, and personal experiences that...
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U.S. Geography: California

For Students 4th - 5th
For this map skills about the state of California worksheet, students locate and label specific places and areas and create a map key and symbolize the economy and areas of personal interest. Students answer 5 questions. 
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U.S. Geography for Children: Michigan

For Students 4th - 5th
For this Michigan map activities worksheet, students observe an outline map of the state of Michigan, locate and label specific places and areas, and create a map key. Students complete 5 activities.
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Native American Cultures Across the U.S.

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine how American Indians are represented in today's society. They read stories, analyze maps, and complete a chart and create an illustration about a specific tribe.
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People Behind the Parks

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Explore U.S. geography with your class by viewing a documentary. Show a portion of the Ken Burns documentary "The National Parks," and identify the individuals responsible for keeping the parks in order. Elementary and middle schoolers...
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Plotting Slave Population Density in Connecticut in the 1700's

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore slavery in the U.S. by researching the web. For this U.S. history lesson, 10th graders identify the geography of Connecticut and the overall involvement the state had in the slavery process. Students view data of...
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Egg Hunt Lesson

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore religious holidays by participating in an egg hunt. For this Easter lesson, 4th graders review the different U.S. states and capitols before completing a geography egg hunt activity. Students read geographic clues...
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Agriculture Cares for the World

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore world geography by analyzing agriculture. In this dietary habits lesson, students discuss the role parents play in their children's diet and where the food comes from. Students write agricultural research paragraphs and...
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U.S. States Border Canada: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 14 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate states that border Canada as answers.
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U.S. geography for Children: New York

For Students 5th
In this geography worksheet, 5th graders study the state of New York.  Students follow the given directions to complete 5 tasks on the state map that is given.
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Maps Can Help Us

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore the geography of Montana by analyzing geographic maps of the area. In this Native American reservation lesson, 1st graders discuss the similarities and differences between reservations in the state of Montana....
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Comparing the European Community with the U.S.

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students research a country to compare with the U.S. In this compare/contrast instructional activity, students research the CIA World Factbook research a European country's characteristics. Students calculate growth rate and doubling...
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The Geography of Africa

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Hop a flight to Africa in this presentation, which includes brilliant and appealing photographs of the continent as well as maps and graphs about its geography, topography, and climate. Those who are researching Africa for a project or...
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Mapping the Most Common U.S. City Names

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students discuss the most common U.S. place names. They map the locations of U.S. cities with the most common names and use an atlas, or an online map tool such as MapQuest or Yahoo Maps.
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There Is No Place Like Home! U. S. Immigration in the 1800's.

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore immigration in the late 1800's. They identify and describe the settlement patterns of European immigrants to the U.S. Students work in groups to research immigration from specified countries.
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Water Features - Lesson 2 - U.S. Political Map Grade 4-5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students locate water features on maps. In this geography lesson, students complete worksheets that require them to identify water features on a U. S. political map.
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Biggest Cities in Each State Quiz

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students examine the chart that includes the names of 50 U.S. states. Students identify the names of the two largest cities in each state in 8 minutes.
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Louisiana Purchase

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Students explore U.S. territorial expansion. In this Louisiana Purchase lesson, students investigate how the purchase was funded and determine how diplomatic actions were part of the land transfer. Students analyze several primary...
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Exile: Cuba and the United States

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students gain an understanding of U.S./Cuban Relations. In this world history lesson plan, students examine the events of the Cuban revolution and their effect on U.S.-Cuban relations and U.S. foreign policy.
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Lesson 1: Map Data and the Census

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students learn about the history of the census. In this U. S. Census lesson plan, students develop an understanding about how the United States Constitution grants and distributes power and discover how the spatial organization of...
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Geography A to Z : Letter H

For Students 4th - 6th
What starts with the letter H? A lot of things do! Including the names of seven different geographic locations around the globe. Learners use the clues to determine the answers, all beginning with the letter H.
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Where Did My Lunch Come From? A U.S. Regional Tour

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the regions from which their food comes. In this social studies lesson, students identify the different agricultural products that are found in the major regions of the United States. Students create a lunch menu.

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