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Site and Situation: Right Place at the Right Time

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers put their geography skills to work. In this geography skills lesson, students research maps and other primary and secondary sources to simulate the site selection process for the Pennsylvania Railroad Shops post World...
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Sense of Place: No River Too Wide-Bridges

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discover the history of their hometown Des Moines River.  In this U.S. Geography lesson students speak with Iowans that tell stories of the settlers and early villages near the Des Moines River.  Students document their...
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California's Golden History: 1848-1880

For Teachers 11th
Using a variety of online resources, learners study life and society in California during the gold rush. They use a map to identify area where gold was located, explore pre-selected websites, describe mining practices, and create an...
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Focus on Russia; From Communism to Capitalism

For Students 6th - 9th
In this Russian history activity, students respond to 12 short answer questions about Communism and Capitalism. Students also use the provided maps of the Russia and the U.S.S.R. to help them answer the questions.
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United States Map - Lesson 9

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore the concept of cardinal directions. In this geography lesson, students identify the compass rose on a large U. S. map and then discuss the cardinal directions.
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The Revolving Door: U.S. Immigration

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students compare current cultural perceptions of the immigrant experience with ones of the past. They will relate current immigration stories as seen in the PBS documentary "The New Americans" to those of the historical past.
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Study of States in the five U.S. Regions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify the five regions and the states within them. They research a state from each of five regions, then they choose one of those states to do an extensive research report on following teacher guidelines. They work in...
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The Geography of Europe

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners examine maps of Europe. In this geography skills lesson, students interpret several maps to determine the boundaries of the European Union and respond to assessment questions about the maps.
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Idaho State Map

For Students 4th - 5th
For this Idaho state map worksheet, students color and label important physical features and cities. Students also study the background map to learn the location of Idaho as related to the rest of the U.S.
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The 50 States and its Holidays

For Teachers Pre-K - Higher Ed
Though the format of this ELL lesson is confusing (the standards listed are for plate tectonics, yet the objectives are for American geography and holidays), a teacher could glean some ideas from the main idea. Here, pupils complete a...
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Cuba Student Learning Outcomes (2016)

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Shared Resource Summary of course, Cuba: War and Peace. Students (8-12+) will understand the key geopolitical, historical, social and internal dynamics of U.S-Cuba relations, 1895-present.  Learners evaluate the role of geography, imperialism, slavery,...
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Cuba Lecture I: Pre-History to 1952 (2016)

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Shared Resource Cuba: War and Peace Unit I PowerPoint presentation which informs students of the key geopolitical, historical, social and internal dynamics of U.S-Cuba relations, Pre-history to 1935.  Learners evaluate the role of geography,...
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Cuba War and Peace: Essential Questions (2016)

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed Standards
Shared Resource Students (grades 8-12+) will understand the key geopolitical, historical, social and internal dynamics of U.S-Cuba relations, 1895-present.  Learners evaluate the role of geography, imperialism, slavery, island ethnicity, resources and...
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Cuba War and Peace: Lecture I Pre-History to 1952

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed Standards
Shared Resource Students will understand the key geopolitical, historical, social and internal dynamics of U.S-Cuba relations, Pre-history to 1952.  Learners evaluate the role of geography, imperialism, slavery, island ethnicity, resources and power,...
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State Notebooking Pages

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
When learning about US geography, it can hard to remember facts about 50 different states. Help your young scholars organize all of this information with a collection of easy-to-use note-taking guides.
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Fifty States Field Day

For Teachers Pre-K - 12th
Students explore the 50 states in preparation for a special field day. On the actual field day, the oldest students in the school manage each of 50 physical activity stations. They share information about each state and introduce the...
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This Is America! Flag Collage

For Teachers K - 12th
In a visual essay of their thoughts about "What America Means to Me," kids of any age can create a collage about their country. Originally intended to be created physically, learners could share their projects online by using an...
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What's In a Name?

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students examine the origins of the names of U.S. states, focusing on names that were derived from Native American words. They are provided with lists of the names of the 50 states, and then research online or in library resources the...
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Race and Ethnicity in the United States

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore race and ethnicity as it is defined by the U. S. Census Bureau. They compare data from 1900, 1950, and 2000 and identify settlement patterns and changes in population. In groups, they map these changes and discuss...
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Where Do People Move To Or From?

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students identify countries of origin of their ancestors, graph patterns of migration to the U.S. and Hawaii, then utilize oral history as a primary document by interviewing their ancestors or parents to explain why they moved to their...
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Mariachi Mania

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine mariachi music and its different musical forms.  In this music history instructional activity, 9th graders compare and contrast mariachi music from its beginnings to the present.  Students research different aspects...
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Where Do I Live?

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students gain a better understanding of the population of the region they live in by comparing U.S. census data on the internet.
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Living Swamps, Bayous and Forests

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore interesting environments by exploring Louisiana. In this wetland lesson plan, 3rd graders utilize the web to research the State of Louisiana, the bayous in the area, and the Gulf of Mexico. Students write a journal...
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Geography Puzzles

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students study the continents of the world. In this Internet geography lesson, students connect to online mapping games. Students collaborate in order to develop their understanding of world geography, including countries and capital...

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